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Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation and Ethics
Cost $79 · . Course Length: 18 hours estimated
Sustainability is one of the key issuesfacing today’s society. This is underlined by the increasing attention on sustainability issues by governments, media, academics and industry. In the context of sustainable development, businesses that are often referredto...
Offered through edX | and created by ImperialBusinessX, Imperial College Business School | Taught by Paolo Taticchi
Future Food: Sustainable Food Systems for the 21st Century
Cost $44 · . Course Length: 12 hours estimated
Diets and Health Impacts of Production Food Security Food Governance Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more The course is designed for anyone...
Offered through FutureLearn | and created by University of Exeter | Taught by Natalia Lawrence, Dan Bebber, Bethan Stagg
Sustainability & Major Sport Events: Principles
Sustainability & Major Sport EventsCost $99 · . Course Length: 24 hours estimated
While any major sport event can pose great opportunities for the host city or region, there are also challenges associated with hosting these events. The environmental impact on the country's natural resources, the workforce, and infrastructure are just some of...
Offered through edX | and created by HBKUx, Hamad Bin Khalifa University | Taught by Dr. Talar Sahsuvaroglu, Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dr. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi and others
Sustainable Supply Chains and Circularity
Sustainable Supply Chain Professional Certification Exam PrepCost $399 · . Course Length: 32 hours estimated
The SSCP01 course introduces learners to the foundations of both Sustainability and Supply Chain. As a current or future professional in either industry, the course provides general background on both Sustainability and Supply Chain. The main objective of the...
Offered through edX | and created by International Supply Chain Education Alliance | Taught by Jorge Morales, Mike Sheahan, Justin Goldston, PhD and others
Urban Food Systems
Cost $49 · . Course Length: 30 hours estimated
Food is crucial to life. However, due to extreme climate change and rapidly rising populations, secure food access is not always guaranteed. This course will teach you about food systems and their core concepts, in relation to urban growth and land-use...
Offered through edX | and created by KU Leuven | Taught by Lisa-Marie Hemerijckx, Julian May, Shuaib Lwasa and others
Sustainable Agri-food Marketing
Sustainable AgribusinessCost $199 · . Course Length: 24 hours estimated
The learner will explore sustainable marketing and incorporate the motivations, drivers, and impacts of food innovation to create effective marketing strategies and plans that support the sustainability of the agri-food industry. They will take the long-term view...
Offered through edX | and created by DoaneX, Doane University | Taught by Jeffrey Frohwein
Stay Ahead in Sustainability and Green Building
A Learning Path from LinkedIn LearningCost $29 · . Contains 7 courses · . Course Total length: 9 hours estimated
The world is facing many environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our future depends on sustainable solutions that improve our lives without adversely affecting our ecosystem. Learn about green building, site design, and green building rating systems and...
Offered through LinkedIn Learning | Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin, Scott Boylston, David Bennell and others
Sheep in the Land of Fire and Ice
Rated 5.0★ stars based on | 5 ratings · . Cost $50 · . Course Length: 6 hours estimated
Land use without adequate management can drive environmental degradation. Grazing management is an example of such land use and represents a common problem in many regions of the world. The aim of this short course is to raise awareness of the environmental risks...
Offered through edX | and created by UIcelandX, The University of Iceland | Taught by Isabel C Barrio, David S Hik, Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir and others
Sustainable Business Enterprises
Global Challenges in BusinessRated 2.0★ stars based on | 8 ratings · . Cost $79 · . Course Length: 20 hours estimated
This course will explore current challenges and opportunities facing firms in the area of environmental sustainability. It will begin with an introduction to sustainability, with a particular focus on how environmental sustainability is relevant to business....
Offered through Coursera | and created by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Taught by Madhu Viswanathan
Environmental Management for Sustainability
A MicroMasters from edXCost $536 · . Contains 3 courses · . Course Total length: 90 hours estimated
Environmental stewardship and sustainability are becoming guiding principles for all forward-thinking organizations. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship for over 90 years and is...
Offered through edX | and created by University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, University System of Maryland | Taught by William “Bill” Dennison, Vanessa Vargas-Nguyen, Richard Arnold
Science for Environmental Management
A MicroMasters from edXCost $536 · . Contains 4 courses · . Course Total length: 120 hours estimated
Environmental stewardship and sustainability are becoming guiding principles for all forward-thinking organizations. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship for over 90 years and is...
Offered through edX | Taught by William “Bill” Dennison, Richard Arnold, Vanessa Vargas-Nguyen
Earth Day at 50 Teach-Out
Cost $49 · . Course Length: 4 hours estimated
On April 22, 2020, our world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event meant to bring people together from across the world in protest, solidarity, and conversation about how we can collectively fight for a sustainable and just world. In this...
Offered through Coursera | and created by University of Michigan | Taught by Faculty Experts
Sustainability Science – A Key Concept for Future Design
Cost $74 · . Course Length: 18 hours estimated
Sustainability is indispensable for the future of humankind. Sustainability science has emerged as an effort to tackle the complex problems the world is facing today. Lecturers from different disciplines provide a holistic overview of key issues in sustainability...
Offered through edX | and created by The University of Tokyo, UTokyoX | Taught by Takashi Mino, Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Makoto Yokohari and others
Population, Food, and Soil
Introduction to Environmental ScienceCost $49 · . Course Length: 20 hours estimated
This course explores the population-environment relationship. In this course, you will learn about the human population and the ways in which changes in the population affect the environment. Agriculture, soils, and the environmental implications of eating meat,...
Offered through Coursera | and created by Dartmouth College | Taught by Andy Friedland
The Science and Politics of the GMO
Rated 4.0★ stars based on | 1 ratings · . Cost $49 · . Course Length: 20 hours estimated
What exactly are genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and why do scientists develop them? Studying the science of GMOs helps us understand biotechnology’s potential role in addressing challenges in agriculture. In this introductory Food and Nutrition course, you...
Offered through edX | and created by Cornell University, CornellX | Taught by Sarah Evanega, Ronald Herring, David Just and others
Sustainable Supply Chain Operations and Technology
Sustainable Supply Chain Professional Certification Exam PrepCost $399 · . Course Length: 32 hours estimated
Sustainable Supply Chain Operations and Technology - SSCP03 is designed to further your understanding of foundational Sustainability and Supply Chain knowledge acquired during the first two ISCEA SSCP01-02. Technology and Tools must be utilized to foster...
Offered through edX | and created by International Supply Chain Education Alliance | Taught by Jorge Morales, Mike Sheahan, Justin Goldston, PhD
The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains
Rated 4.1★ stars based on | 40 ratings · . Cost $49 · . Course Length: 11 hours estimated
Have a look at our trailer for a brief introduction to this course: https://youtu.be/GADAgxTHjgE In this course, you learn how the agro-food value chain approaches the challenge of constantly improving its competitiveness by producing high quality food and...
Offered through Coursera | and created by Technische Universität München (TUM) | Taught by Chenguang Li, Carlo Russo, Faical Akaichi and others
Sustainability & Major Sport Events
A MicroMasters from edXCost $178 · . Contains 2 courses · . Course Total length: 24 hours estimated
There are over 50 major sport events taking place every year across the world. While these events impact on natural resources, represent significant project expenditure and impact on workers across industries, they also pose great benefits and can create a legacy...
Offered through edX | and created by HBKUx, Hamad Bin Khalifa University | Taught by Dr. Talar Sahsuvaroglu, José Retana, Alex Charles and others
Transforming Development: The Science and Practice of Resilience Thinking
Cost $49 · . Course Length: 28 hours estimated
With concerns about climate and global environmental changes, extreme events, and increases in social, economic, and political shocks, the concept of resilience is proving popular across a range of sectors as a way to understand and respond to our surprise-riddled...
Offered through edX | and created by SDGAcademyX | Taught by Johan Rockström, Michele-Lee Moore
Grand Challenges: Food for Thought
Cost $59 · . Course Length: 12 hours estimated
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more No previous experience or qualifications are required. The content will complement interests in science,...
Offered through FutureLearn | and created by Eden Project, University of Exeter | Taught by Christopher Laing, Lydia Peddle