73 Full-time Short courses in Sustainable Development

Get ready to make a difference in a world where sustainability is no longer an option, but a necessity. With this Sustainability Leadership course from Universidad Europea, you will develop the essential skills to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into business strategy, positioning yourself as a leader of change.

Summer Academy in Sustainable Finance from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management is transforming the financial sector. Expanding ESG regulation, climate risk requirements, carbon accounting standards, biodiversity frameworks, and transition finance strategies are redefining how financial institutions manage risk, allocate capital, and create long-term value.

Sustainability - Social Ecology Summer School at University of Pécs aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of sustainability by combining theoretical lectures with practical engagement.

The Sustainable Cities and Societies course from UCL Summer School will focus on the intersection of the climate crisis, energy demand, buildings and the wellbeing of people.

Go beyond compliance and understand how to turn ESG and sustainability into opportunities for innovation, purpose, and business success. In this ESG and Sustainability for Innovation Leaders programme at ESCP Business School you will learn about the main tools, frameworks, and best practices to lead and manage ESG and sustainability.

This Circular Innovation and Sustainability course offered by Cranfield University will inspire innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders to develop new ways of creating value from the transition towards a circular economy.

The Effective Project Management and HSE Management course offered by University Teknologi PETRONAS provides the knowledge for managing the construction of engineering projects successfully with the application of new technology.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Design, Construction and Operations is fast becoming the industry standard approach to designing, analysing, and managing building lifecycle. UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) offers a course in Low-Zero-Impact Buildings.

The Building the Case for Sustainability course offered by Cranfield University will help you gain the knowledge and skills to present the business case for sustainability in your organisation.

The Managing New Power Markets and Regulation In Africa course offered by the University of Cape Town will help you learn best practice for economic regulation.

This Corporate Sustainability module offered at the University of Surrey can be taken as standalone or as part of building up to a certificate, diploma or master’s degree. You can take up to three standalone modules before deciding whether you want to work towards any of these.

The Sustainable Health Care course offered by University of Oxford will explore the intersection between health care and climate change.

The general aim of the Sustainable production of fuels and materials course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology is to develop the students’ skill in analysing and in a creative way solving problems related to process chemistry. 

This Transforming Small and Medium Enterprises - Strategic Sustainable Development program at Singapore Management University provides frameworks and guides for SMEs to redefine their business vision to include sustainability goals and kickstart their sustainability journey.

This Driving Sustainability for the Future - The Future of Work through a Sustainable Lens certificate course at Singapore Management University is offered under the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) to help mid-career individuals develop emerging and industry-relevant skills to increase employability and pivot to job roles in the green sector.

On this Sustainable Pattern Cutting and Draping practical workshop at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will explore different sustainable and zero waste design and pattern cutting techniques.

In this Ethical and Sustainable Practice in Fashion course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will explore the possibilities of sustainable and ethical practices in fashion through the way we design, produce and consume clothes.

The Resilience Thinking in Sustainable Planning course is given by KTH Royal Institute of Technology within the Sustainable Urban Planning and Design Masters Program, as well as in the Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure Master Program, but all eligible students are welcome to register for the course.

Understand climate risks and their impact on business, and explore how to respond with effective strategies with this Essentials of Sustainability programme from ESSEC Business School - Paris.

This Sustainable Transport Management and Operations course at the UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) can count towards the MSc Transport Engineering and Planning.