SDG 11: Cities Courses and Certifications

Lund University

Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities

53 reviews

This course explores sustainable cities as engines for greening the economy in Europe and around the world. We place cities in the context of sustainable urban transformation and climate change. We connect the key trends of urbanization, decarbonisation…

• Coursera
• 9 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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The Age of Sustainable Development

14 reviews

The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Sustainability

16 reviews

This course introduces the academic approach of Sustainability and explores how today’s human societies can endure in the face of global change, ecosystem degradation and resource limitations.

• Coursera
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Age of Sustainable Development

8 reviews

Learn the basics of sustainable development -- what it is, why it's important and how we can achieve it.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lund University

Greening the Economy: Lessons from Scandinavia

7 reviews

This course will explore greening the economy on four levels – individual, business, city, and nation. We will look at the relationships between these levels and give many practical examples of the complexities and solutions across the levels.

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Socially-Responsible Real Estate Development

Explore socially responsible real estate development, including the role of impact assessment and public consultation.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Trends for Business and Society

898 ratings at Coursera

In this course, you’ll learn to analyze rapidly changing global trends, their effects on consumer and labor markets, financial systems, and geopolitical relationships among countries all over the world.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

530 ratings at Coursera

Learn to incorporate sustainability and social impact factors into management decisions with Duke University's 5-week course. Master core concepts and practices in impact management for the SDGs.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures

1720 ratings at Coursera

Learn about Smart Cities within the context of management of urban infrastructures. The introduction of Smart urban technologies into legacy infrastructures has resulted in numerous challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities and will continue t…

• Coursera
• 12 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Ecodesign for Cities and Suburbs

6 ratings at edX

Using real examples, learn how ecology can guide urban design to avert environmental disasters and improve people’s lives.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Co-Creating Sustainable Cities

1 review

Explore sustainable city co-creation in this 8-week course by Delft University of Technology. Learn about citizen engagement, urban technologies, and policy interplay in global contexts.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Copenhagen

The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

4345 ratings at Coursera

Explore the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in this 3-week course by the University of Copenhagen. Gain insights on sustainability, progress measurement, and global climate action.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism

Through a unique Dutch approach learn how to design landscapes and cities in response to social and environmental challenges.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Rethink the City: New approaches to Global and Local Urban Challenges

How do you plan future cities? Explore alternative theories and innovative solutions for urban challenges in the global south.

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

Building Inclusive Cities: Tackling Urban Inequality and Segregation

Discover how urban design can help tackle inequality and socio-economic segregation in cities. Learn how to use analytical tools to measure these two phenomena and make urban design part of the solution.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)