Sustainable Development Courses and Certifications

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Education for Sustainable Development

Prepare stakeholders to design innovative tools for instilling ownership and responsibility in the next generation towards sustainable development, focusing on localization and value-based frameworks.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Université de Montréal

Engineers Canada – Sustainability in practice

Explore sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers through real case studies, practical tools, and guidelines for professional practice.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introducing environmental decision making

9 ratings at OpenLearn

Many of the decisions we make have implications for our environment, particularly those concerning natural resources and waste. Taking account of environmental factors in decision making can be ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Measuring the impact of the Energy Transition

Explore the Industrial Ecology approach to assess sustainability in energy transition, focusing on measurement techniques and practical applications.

• Polimi OPEN KNOWLEDGE
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

A Fast Green Energy Transition - Economic Benefits and Climate Impact

Explore how a rapid shift to green energy could lead to significant cost savings and reshape global climate policy incentives, based on validated forecasting methods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

IEEE Signal Processing Society

Increasing Value to SPS Members Through IEEE HAC-SIGHT

Learn how IEEE HAC/SIGHT offers high-impact humanitarian engagement opportunities, advancing technologies for marginalized communities worldwide. Discover achievements, benefits, collaborations, and ways to get involved in this impactful initiative.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

Scientists Helping to Advance Science and Sustainable Development Globally - Part 2

Explore how scientists contribute to global sustainable development through innovative research, collaboration, and policy engagement. Learn about cutting-edge initiatives driving scientific progress and societal impact.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

Scientists Helping to Advance Science and Sustainable Development Globally - Part 1

Explore how scientists contribute to global scientific advancement and sustainable development through insights from experts in physics and international collaboration.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

Scientists Helping to Advance Science and Sustainable Development Globally - Part 3

Exploración de cómo los científicos pueden contribuir al avance de la ciencia y el desarrollo sostenible a nivel mundial, con énfasis en la colaboración internacional y el impacto en políticas públicas.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Can Big Change Start Small? - From Grassroots to Global Impact

Exploring the power of grassroots initiatives to create sustainable global change, drawing from personal and professional experiences in development and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

APS Physics

Forum on Sustainable Development Complexity - Addressing Stakeholder Awareness

Explore the intricate challenges of sustainable development and learn how to engage stakeholders in addressing global issues through a multifaceted approach to the UN's 17 SDGs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Solar-Powered Computer Lab in Shipping Container for Kenyan Learners

Innovative, sustainable computer lab using shipping containers and solar power to provide technology access for Kenyan students, supporting education and UN Global Goals while addressing power outages.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

Wealth in the 21st Century - An Economy Indexed on Nature

Explore innovative "Nature Equity" concept, integrating thriving ecosystems into economic models. Learn how aligning social equity with ecological prosperity can revolutionize wealth creation and drive sustainable development.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Advancing Sustainable Development in Practice

Practical tools and methods for integrating sustainable development into policy and project cycles, covering analysis, planning, financing, communication, and evaluation for effective environmental and poverty reduction interventions.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Introduction to Sustainable Development in Practice

Learn the fundamentals of integrated sustainable development, exploring its rationale, challenges, and opportunities for addressing poverty-environment issues effectively.

• UN CC:e-Learn
• 2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate