Free Online Sustainable Development Goals Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

University of Michigan

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development (Coursera)

Social Sciences

Embark on a journey beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with our exclusive online course. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike, 'Beyond the SDGs: Addressing Sustainability and Development' offers an in-depth exploration into the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in achieving sustainable development. This course is part of a MasterTrack Certificate program but can also be taken independently.

Jul 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Poverty Development

FutureLearn

Hanken School of Economics

Organising for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (FutureLearn)

Management & Leadership Sci: Environment

Embark on a journey to understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. This course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to contribute effectively towards these global challenges.

Jan 20th 2025

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Global Change Environment

FutureLearn

EIT Food,University of Helsinki,EIT,University of Turin

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems (FutureLearn)

Sci: Environment Business

Discover how to design and implement circular food systems within urban environments, ensuring a resilient, smart, and sustainable future for our cities. This course will guide you through the principles of the circular economy as applied to food production, distribution, and consumption.

Jan 2nd 2023

4 Weeks

Food Circular Economy Sustainable Development Goals

Science and Human Rights (GCHumanRights)

Global Campus of Human Rights

Science and Human Rights (GCHumanRights)

Education Humanities

Explore the intersection of Science and Human Rights with our unique online course. Delve into the critical roles scientific freedom and responsibility play in advancing policies and benefiting society as a whole. Learn how these concepts are intertwined with other fundamental human rights and why they matter to everyone, from scientists to policymakers.

Oct 23rd 2022

5-12 Weeks

Science Human Rights Sustainable Development Goals

FutureLearn

University of Michigan

Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development (FutureLearn)

Sci: Environment

Embark on a journey to understand and analyse the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and learn how to develop effective solutions to global challenges. This FutureLearn course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to implement strategies that not only meet but exceed the UN's SDGs, addressing critical issues like biodiversity loss, climate change, poverty, inequality, and ecosystem degradation.

Nov 15th 2021

4 Weeks

Sustainability Development Sustainable Development Goals

FutureLearn

National Oceanography Centre

Ocean Science in Action: Addressing Marine Ecosystems and Food Security in the Western Indian Ocean (FutureLearn)

Engineering Sci: Environment

Embark on a fascinating journey into the depths of the ocean with 'Ocean Science in Action'. This course, offered by FutureLearn, will equip you with the knowledge to understand how we can protect and sustainably manage marine ecosystems, particularly focusing on the Western Indian Ocean. Discover cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing our approach to food security and ocean conservation.

Nov 1st 2021

4 Weeks

Climate Change Food Security Ocean

FutureLearn

British Council

Effective Policymaking to Build the Impact Economy (FutureLearn)

Health & Society Business

Explore the transformative power of policy-making in shaping a sustainable, equitable future through this online course. Uncover strategies for developing impactful policies that encourage businesses to adopt models that promote environmental stewardship and social justice.

Oct 4th 2021

5-12 Weeks

Economy Inclusion Diversity

OpenHPI

Hasso-Plattner-Institut

clean-IT: Towards Sustainable Digital Technologies (openHPI)

CS: Information & Technology

Embark on the journey towards a more sustainable digital world with 'clean-IT: Towards Sustainable Digital Technologies' offered by openHPI. This course explores how digitalization can be harnessed to achieve environmental goals and reduce our carbon footprint. From algorithmic efficiency to sustainability by design, learn the principles that guide effective reduction of energy consumption in digital technologies.

Mar 31st 2021

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Artificial Intelligence Cloud

OpenSAP

SAP

Sustainability Through Digital Transformation (openSAP)

Management & Leadership CS: Information & Technology

Embark on a journey to understand the role of digital transformation in advancing sustainability within organizations. This free online course, 'Sustainability Through Digital Transformation,' offered by openSAP, provides insights into leveraging technology for sustainable growth while contributing to global goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Business Sustainability Digital Transformation