Sustainable Digital Innovation from Coursera

Two of our most profound business challenges are digitalization and sustainability. They are rapidly changing the way we are doing business both today and in the future. Therefore, in the Sustainable Digital Innovation course, we explore the business opportunities that can open up when we align our strategy with sustainability goals.

You will gather knowledge on:

* understanding the sustainable contextual framework

* the methods and tools for your business to address various sustainability challenges

* how digital technologies can help you support sustainable development in business and society

* the existing and emerging cases of digitally-enabled sustainable solutions

Your course leads, Program Director - Staffan Movin, and Jan Agri - Senior Advisor Circular Economy, will guide you through the various perspectives of the field, providing you with the methods and tools you need based on applied research findings. You will also get valuable insights from major business leaders and experts. For example, you will meet:

- Björn Stigson, former President of The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

- Elaine Weidman Grunewald, Sustainability executive, author, board member, founder of AI Sustainability Center, and former SVP at Ericsson

- Henrik Henriksson, former President and CEO of Scania

- Annika Ramsköld, Vice President Sustainability, Vattenfall.

After the completion of this course, you can deepen your knowledge with the live professional course, Sustainable Digital Innovation. For more information and registration details follow this link: https://professionalschool.eitdigital.eu/sustainable-digital-innovation

What's inside

Syllabus

Sustainable development - How does it relate to a business?

During the pandemic, many businesses have enforced their investments in sustainable solutions. In a post-covid world, sustainable solutions will be encouraged by incentives and regulations. It is therefore valuable to understand the role of leadership at the time of a major crisis with an emphasis on transformation in order to thrive in a more sustainable and digital business context.

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Teaches new ways to align sustainability goals with business strategy

Examines methods and tools that help businesses tackle sustainability challenges

Exploers how digital technologies facilitate progress toward sustainability

Taught by subject matter experts who provide insights from research

Showcases successful examples of businesses driving sustainable innovation

Requires students to have prior knowledge of sustainability and business management

Reviews summary

Strategic insights for sustainable digitalization

According to learners, this course offers strategic insights (neutral) into how digitalization (neutral) and sustainability (neutral) intersect, providing a solid framework (positive) for business transformation. Students frequently praise the invaluable insights from industry leaders (positive), who bring real-world context and credibility. The course is noted for its relevance (positive) and timely focus on identifying new business opportunities through sustainable digital innovation. While many appreciate its high-level strategic overview (neutral), some students caution that it can be more theoretical than practical (warning), with a desire for more concrete, actionable steps or deeper dives into specific implementations. Overall, it's considered highly beneficial for strategic thinkers (positive) in corporate leadership.

Highly pertinent to contemporary business challenges and opportunities.

"This course was incredibly insightful and practical for my role in digital strategy."

"It's a very relevant and timely course; the emphasis on how digital technologies can drive sustainable development is crucial."

"This course offers a unique perspective that is highly relevant in today's business landscape."

Provides robust conceptual understanding for innovation.

"It provides a solid framework for understanding sustainable digital innovation."

"The frameworks provided are robust, making it an excellent resource for strategic thinking."

"I gained a much clearer understanding of the opportunities arising from dematerialization and servicification. The structure is logical and easy to follow."

"This course helped me articulate how my company can integrate sustainable practices into our digital initiatives."

Features invaluable perspectives from renowned business leaders.

"I particularly enjoyed the segments with guest speakers like Elaine Weidman Grunewald; their real-world perspectives made the content very relatable."

"The interviews with industry leaders were a definite highlight, bringing a lot of credibility and real-world context."

"The insights from the invited experts are unparalleled and priceless. I found the module on preparing for transformation particularly useful."

"The course felt very current and relevant, especially with the real-world insights from the guest speakers."

Strong in theory, but less on specific implementation details.

"Some parts felt a bit high-level, and I wished for more deep dives into specific technological implementations or case studies."

"I found some of the material to be theoretical, lacking the hands-on application I was hoping for."

"I expected more practical advice and less abstract discussion. It felt like a lot of broad concepts without enough specific 'how-to's.'"

"This course needs a complete overhaul to be useful for professionals on the ground. Too much theory, not enough practical application."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Sustainable Digital Innovation with these activities:

Introduction to Digital Technologies

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Brush up on your digital literacy and become familiar with the basics of digital technologies to ease the learning process.

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Explore online resources.
Enroll in online courses or workshops.
Attend industry webinars.

Sustainability Discussion Forum

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Engage with peers to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on sustainability-related topics.

Browse courses on Sustainability

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Join the discussion forum.
Actively participate in discussions.
Share your perspectives and insights.

Sustainability Case Study

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Analyze a real-world sustainability case study to understand the practical implementation of sustainable practices.

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Research and select a sustainability case study.
Analyze the case study using a sustainability framework.
Develop recommendations for improvement.

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Sustainability Volunteer Experience

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Gain practical experience and contribute to sustainability initiatives through volunteering.

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Identify a sustainability organization to volunteer with.
Sign up for a volunteer position.
Participate in sustainability-related activities.

Sustainability Mentorship

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Seek guidance and support from experienced sustainability professionals by finding a mentor.

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Identify and reach out to potential mentors.
Establish a mentoring relationship.
Regularly meet with your mentor and seek their guidance.

Sustainability Blog Post

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Create a blog post to share your knowledge and insights on a sustainability-related topic.

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Choose a topic and conduct research.
Write and edit the blog post.
Publish and promote your blog post.

Sustainability Mentor Program

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Share your knowledge and experience with others by becoming a sustainability mentor.

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Join a sustainability mentoring program.
Connect with a mentee and provide guidance.
Support and encourage your mentee's sustainability journey.

Sustainability Innovation Project

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Develop and implement a sustainability innovation project to gain hands-on experience in applying sustainable principles.

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Identify a sustainability challenge.
Brainstorm and develop innovative solutions.
Implement the solution and monitor its impact.

Sustainability Hackathon

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Participate in a sustainability hackathon to collaborate with others and develop innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.

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Register for a hackathon.
Form a team and develop a solution.
Pitch your solution to a panel of judges.

Career center

Learners who complete Sustainable Digital Innovation will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Green Technology Consultant

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Renewable Energy Project Manager

Renewable Energy Project Managers oversee the development and implementation of renewable energy projects. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be useful to a Renewable Energy Project Manager as it provides an understanding of the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development and how to align sustainability with business offerings.

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Sustainability Strategist

Sustainability Strategists develop and implement sustainability strategies for organizations. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be useful to a Sustainability Strategist as it provides an understanding of the methods and tools for addressing various sustainability challenges and how to align sustainability with business offerings.

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Sustainability Manager

Sustainability Managers are responsible for developing and implementing sustainability strategies for their organizations. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be helpful to a Sustainability Manager as it provides an understanding of the methods and tools for addressing various sustainability challenges and how digital technologies can help support sustainable development in business.

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Green Entrepreneur

Green Entrepreneurs start and run businesses that are focused on sustainability. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be helpful to a Green Entrepreneur as it provides an understanding of the sustainable contextual framework and the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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Sustainable Business Leader

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Circular Economy Advocate

Circular Economy Advocates promote the adoption of circular economy principles by businesses and organizations. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be helpful to a Circular Economy Advocate as it provides an understanding of the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development and how to align sustainability with business offerings.

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Circular Economy Specialist

Circular Economy Specialists develop and implement strategies to help organizations transition to a circular economy. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be helpful to a Circular Economy Specialist as it provides an understanding of the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development and how to align sustainability with business offerings.

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Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientists study the environment and work to solve environmental problems. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be useful to an Environmental Scientist as it provides an understanding of the sustainable contextual framework and the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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ESG Analyst

ESG Analysts evaluate how well companies are performing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be useful to an ESG Analyst as it provides an understanding of the sustainable contextual framework and the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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Corporate Responsibility Officer

Corporate Responsibility Officers are responsible for managing the social and environmental impact of their organizations. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be helpful to a Corporate Responsibility Officer as it provides an understanding of the sustainable contextual framework and the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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Sustainable Finance Analyst

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Sustainability Consultant

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Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineers design and implement solutions to environmental problems. This course on Sustainable Digital Innovation may be useful to an Environmental Engineer as it provides an understanding of the sustainable contextual framework and the role of digital technologies in supporting sustainable development.

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Social Impact Investor

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