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, Emotional Intelligence, De-escalation Techniques, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy, Composure, Tactfulness, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Concision
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Compassion, Philanthropy, Positivity, Empathy, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Culture, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Planning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Community Development, Culture, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Analysis, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of North Texas
Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Disabilities, Community Organizing, Community Development, Immigration Law, Community Outreach, Social Skills, Social Impact, Community and Social Work, Social and Human Services, Social Work, Social Justice, Empathy, Communication, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Student Engagement
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Collaboration, Creativity, Mechanics, Research, Creative Problem-Solving, Experimentation, Innovation, Mechanical Design, Aesthetics, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Engineering Management, Technical Management, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Employee Performance Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Timelines
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creative Problem-Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Social Impact, Business Risk Management, Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Mental Concentration, Productivity, Psychology, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Self-Awareness, Self-Discipline
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months