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    • U

      UBITS

      Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching

      Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Motivation, Team Building, Teamwork, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Measurement, Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Organizational Strategy

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Graphics, Event-Driven Programming

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dubai College of Tourism

      Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study

      Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, International Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Crisis Management, Innovation, Analysis, Economic Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Síntesis extendida

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Human Development, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Environment, Research, General Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Creating a Gmail Add-on

      Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cloud Development, Program Development

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Lean Product Portfolio Management

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Product Management, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Governance, Solution Architecture, Agile Product Development, Product Development, User Centered Design, Business Modeling, Product Marketing, Product Roadmaps, Growth Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard

      Skills you'll gain: Chart.js, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Applications, User Interface (UI)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • T

      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Ideation, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Commercialization, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Presentations, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Advanced Java Programming and Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Web Development Tools, Web Scraping, Java Programming, Data Import/Export, Web Development, Test Automation, File Management, Web Applications, Scripting, Apache, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Rent-a-VM to Process Earthquake Data

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Google Cloud Platform, Remote Access Systems, Data Processing, Cloud Storage, Data Pipelines, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Practical Finance for Entrepreneurial Creatives

      Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Insurance, Entrepreneurship, Cash Management, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Credit Risk, Budgeting, Financial Management, Investments, Loans, Liquidation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Develop GenAI Apps with Gemini and Google Maps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Restful API, API Design, Development Environment, Test Case, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sustainable development courses

    • Asegura la medición del equipo a través del coaching: UBITS
    • Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Dubai Expo 2020 - A Case Study : Dubai College of Tourism
    • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Creating a Gmail Add-on: Google Cloud
    • Lean Product Portfolio Management: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create an Admin Dashboard: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of entrepreneurship in the family business: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Advanced Java Programming and Web Development: Packt
    • Rent-a-VM to Process Earthquake Data: Google Cloud

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    Change Management (14)
    Innovation (14)
    Negotiation (14)
    Human Resource Management (13)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sustainable Development

    Sustainable development is the process of creating the products and systems that are needed in today's society without sacrificing the ability of future generations and societies to create the products and systems needed to sustain their own lifestyles and needs. Its study involves learning how to use natural resources without depleting them. It looks at environmental issues such as water, air quality, and climate change that can impact quality of life. Current and future economic factors are also explored as part of this expansive field of study.‎

    If your goal is to enter a field that combines humanitarianism with economics or business management, learning about sustainable development opens up a wide range of opportunities. Sustainability is one of the cornerstones of social corporate responsibility and additionally plays an important role in international trade.

    Career opportunities are fairly broad for professionals in the sustainable development field because you could meet with people who are affected by corporate decisions and prepare reports about your findings. Additionally, you could work in an office setting as part of a group brainstorming environmentally friendly ways to develop a new product, among many other options.

    Increasing your understanding of sustainable development can help you add an exciting edge to your career because it helps you stay on top of current sustainability issues. You're also able to bridge gaps between the manufacturing of things and processes that already exist and the needs of future generations.‎

    Business management and engineering are two of the fields that employ many of the people who work in sustainable development. Knowledge of sustainability is required for both effective decision-making for business leaders and for engineers in the areas of product development and building architectural structures. Some other fields where sustainability professionals work include political science, education, technology, and energy.‎

    Sustainable development courses on Coursera provide you with the opportunity to explore the humanitarian aspects of the way business is currently done and provides information about laying the groundwork to provide future generations with the best quality of life possible. Learning about sustainable development from Coursera's partners is an opportunity to thrive in the lucrative field of your choice while displaying forward-thinking humanitarianism. It may also serve as the way to build a career as a consultant in the field of sustainability because the courses begin with introductory information and build on it through the intermediate and advanced levels, with Professional Certificates that carry weight in the field at the end of your studies.‎

    Online Sustainable Development courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Sustainable Development skills. Choose from a wide range of Sustainable Development courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Sustainable Development, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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