SDG 9: Innovation Courses and Certifications

Essentials of Global Health

1971 ratings at Coursera

Essentials of Global Health is a comprehensive introduction to global health. The course will be global in coverage but with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, the health of the poor, and health disparities.

• Coursera
• 2 days 22 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations

393 ratings at Coursera

Gain practical tools to lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams with this 4-week course from the University of Michigan. Learn to identify bias, act as an ally, and implement DEI strategies.

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

Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action

159 ratings at Coursera

Learn to address climate change at individual, community, and political levels in this 7-week course by the University of Michigan. Gain insights from social sciences to create effective change.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Design Thinking for Innovation

5 reviews

Today innovation is everyone's business. Whether you are a manager in a global corporation, an entrepreneur starting up, in a government role, or a teacher in an elementary school, everyone is expected to get lean – to do better with less.

• Coursera
• 6-7 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Science Advisory Toolbox for Environmental Management

6 reviews

Develop your own science and management strategy while viewing the environment through a multicultural lens. Learn how science advocacy can drive effective environmental and sustainability decision-making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-8 hours a week
• 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)

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

2656 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)

Urban Water - Innovations for Environmental Sustainability

2 reviews

Learn about innovative urban solutions to the global water crisis, with inspiring real-life examples from architects, engineers, planners, ecologists, and artists.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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)

Solar Energy Basics

2405 ratings at Coursera

Explore the fundamentals of solar power and photovoltaic systems with this 5-week course from the State University of New York. Learn to design solar panel systems, calculate electrical demand, and understand pricing models.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Solar Energy System Design

383 ratings at Coursera

Solar Energy System Design builds upon the introduction to PV systems from Solar Energy Basics course, which included basic system components and functions, as well as some basic system sizing using simplifying assumptions.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

470 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)

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)