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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Active Listening, Interviewing Skills, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Decision Making
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Stakeholder Management, Technical Management, Engineering Management, Negotiation, Mentorship, Meeting Facilitation, Decision Making, Team Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Courage, Growth Mindedness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Collaboration, Communication
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Conflict Management, Communication, Strategic Planning, Contingency Planning, Active Listening, Collaboration, Planning, Research, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, Goal Setting, LinkedIn, Storytelling, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, Self-Awareness, Communication, Self-Motivation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Child Development, Teaching, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Working With Children, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Differentiated Instruction, Neurology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Empowerment, Growth Mindedness, Independent Thinking, Resilience, Self-Motivation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Professional Development, Mindfulness, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Tactfulness, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Storytelling, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Social Skills, Professionalism
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Learning Strategies, Adaptability, Willingness To Learn, Personal Development, Social Studies, Trend Analysis, digital literacy, Emerging Technologies, Open Mindset, Social Impact, Technology Solutions, Innovation, Digital Transformation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Innovation, Organizational Leadership, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Human Capital, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Team Performance Management, Change Management, Business, Business Strategy, Decision Making, Neurology
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Editing, Writing and Editing, Public Speaking, Writing, Proofreading, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Creative Thinking, Adult Education, Technology Strategies, Professional Development, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Oral Expression, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Constructive Feedback, Cooperation, Motivational Skills, Driving engagement, Appeals, Non-Verbal Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months