SDG 8: Econ Courses and Certifications

The Challenge of World Poverty (Spring 2011)

This is a course for those who are interested in the challenge posed by massive and persistent world poverty, and are hopeful that economists might have something useful to say about this challenge.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 25 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Microcredential

Climate Change and Health: From Science to Action

This specialization is for those who wish to understand the impact of climate change on health and are committed to protecting the health of populations using the knowledge and skills they will acquire.

• Coursera
• 13 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Poverty & Population: How Demographics Shape Policy

145 ratings at Coursera

The course is part of a sequence in social policy that has an HONORS TRACK. This course addresses issues of power, oppression, and white supremacy.

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

Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs

532 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)

From Poverty to Prosperity: Understanding Economic Development

6 reviews

Learn about the role of government and the key political, social, and economic processes that elevate any society from poverty to prosperity.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

6 reviews

Our lives are being disrupted by pandemics, global warming, wars, political chaos, and technological innovations. We must prepare for an unpredictable and unknown future - and this is the goal of the course on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation (…

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

Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship

2659 ratings at Coursera

Welcome to the course where you learn to launch a new business in the energy, finance, real estate, design, engineering, or environmental sectors, while also helping you create positive environmental and human health impacts around the world.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works

281 ratings at Coursera

Explore the complexities of globalization and its impact on business strategy with this 4-week course from the University of Illinois. Learn about international trade regulations and multinational operations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

401 ratings at Coursera

Learn to apply design thinking to social sector problems with this 4-week course from the University of Virginia, exploring innovative solutions in diverse areas.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

471 ratings at Coursera

Explore global health challenges from multiple disciplines in this 8-week course from the University of Geneva. Gain insights from medicine, public health, law, economics, and more.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Water Law

426 ratings at Coursera

Explore the evolution of international water regulations with the University of Geneva's 5-week course. Learn about the management, use, and protection of transboundary freshwaters.

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

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

Wind Energy

5 reviews

Explore wind energy engineering with Denmark's Technical University. This 8-week course covers wind measurements, aerodynamics, turbine technology, and more, with hands-on exercises.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Strategy II: Doing Business in The Global Economy

139 ratings at Coursera

Explore global business strategies with this 4-week course from the University of Illinois. Learn to navigate global challenges, analyze strategies, and respond to external pressures.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Business Enterprises

137 ratings at Coursera

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 busin…

• Coursera
• 20 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Renewable Energy Futures

165 ratings at Coursera

Explore the future of renewable energy with the University of Colorado Boulder's 5-week course. Learn about new technologies, trends, and opportunities in this rapidly growing field.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)