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.

Skills you'll gain: Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance, Budgeting, Estate Planning, Investments, Prioritization, Higher Education
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Science and Technology of China
Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Problem Solving, Innovation, Resourcefulness, Open Mindset, Needs Assessment, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Personal Development, Adaptability, Productivity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Personal Attributes, Accountability, Leadership, Resilience, Visionary, Goal Setting, Social Impact
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Social Media, Self-Awareness, Literacy, Content Creation, Personal Development, Blogs, Diversity Awareness, Instagram, Media and Communications, Sociology, Electronic Media, Critical Thinking, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Case Studies, Analysis, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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: Team Leadership, Influencing, Team Building, Leadership, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Visionary, Communication, Self-Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Cloud Applications
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis Software, Data Entry, Productivity Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Exploratorium
Skills you'll gain: Developing Training Materials, Electronics, Creativity, Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Basic Electrical Systems, Driving engagement, Experimentation, Design, Computational Thinking, Creative Design, Construction
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Adaptability, Self-Discipline, Mental Concentration, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Personal Development, Goal-Oriented, Goal Setting, Growth Mindedness, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Coaching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Videography, Video Production, Cinematography, Media Production, Storytelling, Editing
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