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      EIT Digital

      Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Cryptography

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Essentials of Hospitality Management

      Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Performance Measurement, Financial Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      English for Running a Successful Business

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, Sales, Project Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Corporate Sustainability, Grammar, Writing, Business, Business Reporting, Vocabulary

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Earth Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Human Mobility in Future Cities

      Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Innovation, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Sociology, Social Sciences, Creative Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Development, Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Diversity Awareness, Case Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainable Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Human Centered Design, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Green Building Assessment & Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Architecture, Sustainable Technologies, Construction Management, Sustainable Design, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, Construction, Building Design, Waste Minimization, Project Management, Environment and Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      The Construction Industry: The Way Forward

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Business Transformation, Innovation, Architecture and Construction, Construction Management, Organizational Development, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Management, Digital Transformation, Thought Leadership, Building Information Modeling, Automation, Sustainable Design, Climate Change Adaptation, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry

      Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Hazard Analysis, Safety Standards, Environmental Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Regulations, Petroleum Industry, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Engineering, Plant Operations and Management, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Risk Analysis, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Process Control, Process Engineering, Equipment Design

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Complexity Science

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Network Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Social Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Policy Analysis, Agentic systems, Forecasting, Critical Thinking, Jupyter

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Sustainable Neighborhoods

      Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Environment and Resource Management, Building Codes, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Circular Product Design Frameworks and Certifications

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Design, Human Centered Design, Environmental Regulations, Sustainability Standards, Design Thinking, Sustainable Business, Product Development, Product Design, Corporate Sustainability, Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Requirements, Design Strategies, Design Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Security and Privacy for Big Data - Part 2: EIT Digital
    • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
    • English for Running a Successful Business: University of California, Irvine
    • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Human Mobility in Future Cities: University of Amsterdam
    • Green Building Assessment & Certification: L&T EduTech
    • The Construction Industry: The Way Forward: Columbia University
    • Utilities, Safety & Environmental Care in Oil & Gas Industry: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Complexity Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Strategies for Planned Social Change with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University

    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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