Free Online Sustainability Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Erasmus University Rotterdam

A Business Approach to Sustainable Landscape Restoration (Coursera)

Management & Leadership Business

This course offers a comprehensive guide to incorporating sustainable landscape management and large-scale restoration into your company’s business strategy. By understanding the urgency of reaching the UN's Sustainable Development Goal on Land Degradation Neutrality (SDG 15.3), you'll learn how businesses can lead the way in restoring landscapes at scale.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Landscape Management Sustainable Business

Coursera

University of Michigan

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

Sci: Physical & Earth Sciences Sci: Environment

Are you worried about climate change and eager to make a difference? This course provides a roadmap for addressing and responding to environmental challenges as an individual, within your community, and through political action. Act on Climate: Steps to Individual, Community, and Political Action equips learners with the knowledge and tools needed to tackle global warming effectively.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Food Energy

Coursera

Leiden University

A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore the vital connection between metals and economic development, understand the environmental impacts of metal production, and discover innovative strategies for creating a more sustainable societal metabolism. This course will equip you with the knowledge needed to contribute to a circular economy of metals.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Metabolism Metals

Coursera

University of Western Australia

Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 (Coursera)

Sci: Biology & Life Sciences

Embark on a journey towards a more sustainable future with our 'Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050' course. This comprehensive program, based on the Future Farm 2050 Project at UWA, will equip you with cutting-edge agricultural techniques designed to ensure food security while maintaining profitability well into the next decade.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Health Sustainability Agriculture

Coursera

University of Geneva

Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern (Coursera)

Sci: Environment Science

Discover how climate change is altering mountain environments and affecting water resources worldwide. This course delves into the unique challenges faced by mountain regions and offers insights into managing these changes sustainably.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Science Sustainability Agriculture

Coursera

Macquarie University

Supply chain management: Be global (Coursera)

Business

Dive into the world of global supply chain management with our expert-led online course. Gain insights into optimizing supply chains for competitive advantage, minimizing costs, and meeting customer demands in an increasingly globalized trade environment. Perfect for professionals aiming to lead their organizations to success.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Logistics Supply Chain Management

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Lund University,Delft University of Technology,EIT RawMaterials,VITO,Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland - GEUS,National Technical University of Athens - NTUA,Ghent University

Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore the transformative world of the Circular Economy through this comprehensive online course. Uncover the secrets to sustainable materials management and learn how to contribute to a more eco-friendly future by adopting efficient resource use and closed-loop systems. This course is designed for professionals, students, and environmentally conscious individuals who want to make a positive impact.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Circular Economy Sustainable Materials

Coursera

Università Bocconi

Corporate Sustainability. Understanding and Seizing the Strategic Opportunity (Coursera)

Business

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Corporate Sustainability: Understanding and Seizing Strategic Opportunity'. This course, available on Coursera, is designed for professionals eager to navigate the complexities of sustainability in business. Learn from thought leaders as they illustrate how global emergencies present unique opportunities for businesses to redefine their purpose, logic of success, and transition processes. Gain actionable insights into managing these changes effectively and harnessing the potential for value creation across all stakeholder groups.

Jun 15th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Business Sustainability Strategy

Coursera

École Polytechnique

Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells (Coursera)

Engineering

Dive into the world of renewable energy with our Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells course. This course, part of a series on photovoltaic solar energy by Ecole polytechnique, explores the intricacies of thin film solar cells made from silicon. Whether you're new to solar power or looking to deepen your expertise, this course offers a detailed look at the technology behind some of today's most efficient and cost-effective solar solutions.

Jun 15th 2026

3 Weeks

Sustainability Solar Energy Solar Cells