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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Student Engagement, Community Outreach, Community Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Education and Training, Discussion Facilitation, Creativity, Advocacy

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      University of Michigan

      GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Sustainable Business, Spatial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Engagement, Trend Analysis, Decision Making

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Environmental Laws, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Development, Community Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Design, Stormwater Management, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Governance, Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Stakeholder Engagement

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      Lund University

      Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Sustainable Systems, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Sustainable Development, Quantitative Research, Sustainability Standards, Water Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Analysis, Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Social Network Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Correlation Analysis

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      Arizona State University

      Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies

      Skills you'll gain: Program Implementation, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Sustainability Reporting, Contract Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Development, Annual Reports, Vendor Contracts, Goal Setting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Strategic Partnership, Interactive Learning, Project Planning, Peer Review, Report Writing, Business Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Communication

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      University of Leeds

      Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success

      Skills you'll gain: Change Management, Organizational Change, Business Leadership, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Influencing, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Communication

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Learning for a Sustainable Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Teaching, Action Oriented, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Collaboration, Sustainability Standards, Socioeconomics, Visionary, Personal Development, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Self-Awareness

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Sustainable Digital Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Market Opportunities

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Campus BBVA

      El ABC de la sostenibilidad

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Copenhagen Business School

      Business Models For Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Case Studies, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainability courses

    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP29: The University of Edinburgh
    • GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
    • Climate Resilience and Urban Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: Lund University
    • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
    • Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Foundational Sustainability Skills & Competencies: Arizona State University
    • Leadership and Change Management for Sustainability Success: University of Leeds
    • Learning for a Sustainable Future: The University of Edinburgh
    • Sustainable Digital Innovation: EIT Digital

    Why Learn Sustainability?

    Sustainability focuses on meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to thrive. It spans environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable business practices across global industries. Learning about sustainability can help you understand complex challenges, support climate action, and contribute to a more resilient and equitable world.

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