?? FREE Introductory Courses on Sustainable Development! ??
Sophia Kianni
Founder of Phia | Founder of Climate Cardinals | Stanford | Forbes 30 under 30 | Youngest UN Advisor
Check out these FREE Introductory Courses on Sustainable Development! ??
??Length: 3 days
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: No
??? Language: English, Arabic
?? Description: The SDG Primer equips learners with the skills and understanding to drive the transformative vision of the 2030 Agenda. Participants will explore how the SDG framework helps reframe challenges, analyze connections across goals, and design innovative, sustainable solutions. The course highlights the role of national governments as key implementers and identifies collaboration opportunities with vital actors in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
2. ?? Introduction to the 2030 Agenda: A New Agenda for a Sustainable World - UNITAR
??Length: self-paced
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English, French, Spanish
?? Description: This course empowers participants to understand the evolution from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to the 2030 Agenda, highlighting differences in ambition, scope, and approach. Learners will explore challenges within each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) area, key interlinkages, and options for financing and implementation. The course emphasizes the importance of follow-up, quality data collection, and the role of national evaluation systems in achieving the SDGs, fostering a comprehensive understanding of global partnerships and sustainable development processes.
3. ???? Thai SDG Micro-Primer - UNSSC
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English, Thai
?? Description: The Thai SDG Micro-Primer, developed by the UN in Thailand and UNSSC, offers bite-sized learning to engage youth in addressing local development challenges and advancing the 2030 Agenda. By fostering awareness and action, this initiative emphasizes the urgency of achieving the SDGs—ensuring cleaner air, decent work, and sustainable cities for a brighter future. Participants are encouraged to gain knowledge, take decisive action, and contribute to collective efforts for transformative global change.
4. ?? SDG Finance Academy e-Learning Programme - UNDP
??Length: self-paced, approx. 2 hours per course?
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English
?? Description: Upon completing the ten e-learning modules, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable finance, its role in achieving the SDGs, and UNDP’s efforts to mobilize financing through its Signature Solutions. Learners will explore key tools and strategies for leveraging public and private finance, real-world applications of these approaches, and how to create investment pipelines to support SDG-focused initiatives globally.
5. ?? Introduction to Sustainable Development Goal Indicators under FAO Custodianship - FAO
??Length: 20 minutes
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English
?? Description: This course provides an overview of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the significance of monitoring progress toward the SDGs. Participants will explore how FAO and other UN agencies support countries in data collection, analysis, and dissemination. Additionally, the course delves into the SDG indicators for which FAO serves as the custodian agency.
6. ?? Sustainable Lifestyles - UNSSC
??Length: 3 hours
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English
?? Description: This course highlights the transformative vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the need for conscious choices to achieve more sustainable lifestyles. It explores the environmental impacts of current behaviors and consumption patterns, encouraging lifestyle changes tailored to diverse regions and communities. By advancing understanding of these choices, the course provides insights into creating solutions that enable better living with a reduced ecological footprint.
7. ?? Introduction to Eco-Industrial Parks - UNIDO
??Length: 6-7 hours
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English
?? Description: This UNIDO Eco-Industrial Parks (EIP) training introduces sustainable approaches to industrial park development, focusing on resource efficiency, circular production, and minimizing environmental and social impacts. Participants will explore tools and strategies to implement EIPs, fostering resilient, low-carbon industries while supporting economic prosperity and community well-being.
8. ?? Introduction to Standards and Sustainability - ITC
??Length: 2 weeks
??Effort: 4 hours per week
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: Yes
??? Language: English
?? Description: This course explores voluntary sustainability standards (VSS), highlighting their benefits and challenges for businesses. Participants will learn how certification supports ongoing sustainability efforts, offering insights into the advantages of integrating VSS into business practices.
9. ?? The Age of Sustainable Development - SDG Academy
??Length: 14 weeks
??Effort: 4-6 hours per week
??Level: Introductory
?Certificate: No
??? Language: English
?? Description: This course covers the fundamentals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on people’s role in addressing issues like inequality, poverty, and health, as well as the planet’s role in managing resources sustainably. It highlights the importance of renewable energy, sustainable consumption, and how to support global flourishing without leaving anyone behind.
Credit to UN SDG Learn
Reference: Unsdglearn.org?
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Owner of Saint Patricia of Chicago Catholic Store
1 天前I like this a lot Sophia! I believe it can bring in new folks looking to give something back to nature...putting things that humanity has taken and returning it to the rightful owner (Earth)! ?? ??
LinkedIn Top Voice | Sustainability Advocate
1 天前Resources like these from organizations like the UNSSC and UNDP help bridge gaps in accessibility, equipping more people with the tools to understand and contribute to the SDGs. It's great to see initiatives that make sustainability education more inclusive.?
Bid & Project Coordinator | MBA Candidate | Sustainability Advocate
1 天前Amazing list of resources!