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Sustainable Development Courses

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.


Popular Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Context Management, Business Logic

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, User Flows, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Design Research, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Design Software, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Systems Development, Software Development Methodologies, Business Analysis, Software Design, Business Process Modeling, Communication, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Stakeholder Communications, Business Communication, Product Lifecycle Management

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Succession Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Succession Planning, People Development, Strategic Leadership, Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Business Planning, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Business Continuity, Training and Development, Change Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Policy Analysis, Social and Human Services, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Implementation, Social Justice, Public Administration, Community Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Advocacy, Program Evaluation, Empowerment, Stakeholder Engagement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Browser Compatibility, Javascript, Mobile Development, Interactive Design

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Transformación digital de Gobiernos

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Big Data, Talent Management, Interoperability, Business Transformation, Technology Strategies, Data Security, Project Design, Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Administration, Service Design, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Governance, Program Evaluation, Economic Development, Process Improvement, Project Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Infographics, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Programming, Data Storage, OS Process Management, Computer Systems, Unix, Computer Science, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Design Basics of Steel Buildings

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Building Codes, Construction, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Sustainable Engineering, Safety Standards

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

  • Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA): LearnQuest
  • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
  • UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI: SkillUp
  • Introduction to Systems Analysis: IBM
  • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2): Rice University
  • Succession Planning: Coursera
  • Making Public Policies Work: The Last-mile Delivery: Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Create a responsive seat selector UI in HTML, CSS, and JS: Coursera
  • Transformación digital de Gobiernos: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz

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