Free Online Urban Sustainability Courses & MOOCs

Coursera

Lund University

Sharing Cities: Governance and Urban Sustainability (Coursera)

Sci: Environment

Explore the transformative power of the sharing economy in urban settings through 'Sharing Cities: Governance and Urban Sustainability.' This unique course connects the principles of sharing economies, city governance, and sustainable urban development to equip you with essential knowledge and practical insights. Learn how cities worldwide are leveraging the sharing model to tackle challenges and unlock new opportunities for sustainability.

Jun 8th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Sustainability Cities Governance

Transformative Living Labs in Urban Climate Action and Transportation Planning (edX)

EdX

MIT,MITx

Transformative Living Labs in Urban Climate Action and Transportation Planning (edX)

Sci: Environment

Dive into this introductory course on sustainable urban mobility and discover how living labs are transforming city life. Explore equitable solutions in transportation planning and learn about the collaborative approach of living labs for accelerating innovation in climate action and sustainable development.

Jan 16th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Planning Sustainability Urban Planning

Environmental Protection and Sustainability (edX)

EdX

IsraelX

Environmental Protection and Sustainability (edX)

Sci: Environment

Explore effective solutions to tackle a variety of environmental challenges in this insightful Environmental Protection and Sustainability course offered by edX. Gain valuable knowledge on how to mitigate ecological problems and foster sustainable practices for a healthier planet.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Sustainability Environment Biodiversity

Built environment sustainability assessment (edX)

EdX

Universitat Politècnica de València,UPValenciaX

Built environment sustainability assessment (edX)

Architecture & Design

Embark on a journey towards sustainable urban development with our Built Environment Sustainability Assessment course. Gain insights into the fundamental aspects and evolving trends for conducting effective built environment assessments, and master the tools necessary for analyzing the impact of sustainability policies on cities. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to make a positive change in urban planning and environmental stewardship.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Sustainability Circular Economy Sustainable Environments

Evaluación e impacto de la sostenibilidad en el entorno urbano (edX)

EdX

Universitat Politècnica de València,UPValenciaX

Evaluación e impacto de la sostenibilidad en el entorno urbano (edX)

Architecture & Design

Este curso en línea ofrece una comprensión profunda sobre cómo evaluar el entorno urbano desde una perspectiva de sostenibilidad. Desarrollará habilidades para analizar políticas y estrategias que promuevan un desarrollo urbano más ecológico y resiliente.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Sustainability Urban Environment Urban Sustainability

Introducción interdisciplinar a la sostenibilidad urbana (edX)

EdX

Universitat Politècnica de València,UPValenciaX

Introducción interdisciplinar a la sostenibilidad urbana (edX)

Architecture & Design

Sumérgete en el mundo de la sostenibilidad urbana con este curso interdisciplinario. Explora las bases y tendencias actuales que guían la arquitectura ecológica, comprendiendo cómo las ciudades pueden ser más eficientes y respetuosas con nuestro planeta. Aprende sobre evaluación del desempeño urbano y políticas que fomentan un desarrollo sostenible.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Sustainability Architecture Building