Sustainable development courses can help you learn frameworks for social, economic, and environmental progress. You can build skills in policy evaluation, community planning, climate resilience, and measuring development outcomes. Many courses introduce tools for sustainability indicators, data analysis, and impact assessment to support informed decision-making across global contexts.

Universidad de los Andes
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Systems Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Systems Design, Complex Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Editing, Business Writing, Technical Writing, Technical Management, Technical Communication, Proofreading, Engineering Management, Writing, Business Correspondence, Target Audience, Concision, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Politecnico di Milano
Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication, Concision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Open Source Technology, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability, Diversity Awareness, Critical Thinking, Advocacy, Leadership, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Independent Thinking, Empathy, Rapport Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Cognitive flexibility, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Amsterdam
Skills you'll gain: Research, Social Impact, Innovation, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Case Studies, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Education and Training, Adult Education, Community Development, Pedagogy, Compassion, Lifelong Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Growth Mindedness, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Empathy, Relationship Building, Oral Expression, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Leadership, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Content Creation, Creativity, Media Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Data Sharing, User Accounts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Information Privacy, Content Management, Research, Digital Communications, Data Validation, Data Entry
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
Skills you'll gain: Recruitment, Recruitment Strategies, Talent Acquisition, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Interviewing Skills, Brand Awareness, Employee Onboarding, Customer experience strategy (CX), Personalized Service, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Student Support and Services, Academic Advising, Student Engagement, School Counseling, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months