In this course, you will learn the most important skills and most applicable concepts and theories of sustainability in a fast and efficient way.
Skills you will learn
- Learn about the fundamental concepts in the area of sustainability
- Learn about the historic development of sustainability
- Learn to analyse and solve the major paradoxes and problems of sustainability
- Learn about the relationship between sustainability and democracy
- Learn to use sustainability as an opportunity in business, politics and the society
About this course
Sustainability: A word and topic which is becoming increasingly important in business, politics and public debates. More than 60% of executives and a large majority of people consider sustainability as one of the most important topics.
However, when talking about sustainability, many people aren’t aware of its complexity and often misunderstand and even misuse the theories and concepts behind it. Furthermore, many who try to either demand action by governments or want to make a positive impact directly, often face information barriers when it comes to expert knowledge about sustainability.
This course explores the most essential theories, concepts and topics in the area of sustainability and points out how human societies can endure in the face of global change. It describes the complexity of the topic by breaking it down into its fundamental basics and discovers how paradoxical and contradictory it sometimes is. Starting with some general definitions and explanations, the course dives deeper and deeper into the topic, equipping you with the most essential knowledge around sustainability. The course enables you to quickly and efficiently learn about sustainability and backs you up with expert knowledge to shine during discussions and influence key stakeholders. Finally, serving as an introductory course, it paves the way for more extensive and additional knowledge in the wide field of sustainability.
Who should take this course?
- Everyone who cares about the future of the earth and humanity
- Everyone who is interested in sustainability and wants to learn more about it
- Business-, economics-, sociology-, politics- and science students
- Entrepreneurs, businesspeople, managers, and executives
- Environmental activists and politically-minded individuals
Duration of the course: 2 hours
Get equipped with the fundamentals of sustainability in a fast and efficient way
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