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25 Best Sustainability Courses Online

Choosing a sustainability course online can be challenging, especially when you want a programme that matches your interests, budget and learning style. On this page we compare 25 Coursera courses, all priced between $49.00 and $79.00, offered by a range of recognised universities such as Oxford, Michigan, Stanford and Colorado. The courses cover topics from AI and responsible leadership to food sustainability, corporate ESG and even English for nature, giving you a clear view of what each programme focuses on.

The list is ordered according to our own ranking, reflecting factors such as breadth of content and relevance to current sustainability discussions. Use the overview to identify which course aligns with your career goals or personal curiosity, and consider the provider, price and specific subject area before making a decision.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$24.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, edX, Udemy
Last updated
5 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, edX, Udemy, matched to "Sustainability" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $24.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    AI and Sustainability: Leading Responsibly

    Offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    This unique learning experience is designed for leaders who intend to shape the future of business and society through two of the most powerful and transformative forces of our time: artificial intelligence (AI) and sust...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Sustainability Leadership Development

    Offered by University of Michigan

    How organizations and society respond to declines in environmental and social capital is the defining issue of our times. “Sustainability Leadership” explores and analyzes the concepts and application of leadership to em...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Environmental Protection and Sustainability

    Offered by Khalifa University

    This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the environmental dimension of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management, blending theoretical foundations with practical guidance. You’ll begin by exploring the...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    Congratulations on reaching the Capstone Class of the Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent specialization. The class will help you apply material from the previous three classes. We have developed a case about a hy...

    $79.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Sustainability Education

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Education is reshaping how we teach—and how we act—in a rapidly changing world. In this MOOC, you’ll explore the emerging field of Sustainability Education (SE) and learn how it connects to Sustainability,...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Foundations of Sustainability and ESG

    Offered by Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    This course introduces you to the fundamental concepts of sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. Through a structured exploration of sustainability's three core dimensions - environmen...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

    Offered by University of Michigan

    We’re excited you’re here! This course, “Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development,” is the first course in the Sustainability and Development MasterTrack® Certificate, bu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking

    Offered by Stanford University

    This specialization is intended for anyone seeking to improve their health, protect our planet and build a stronger, more positive relationship with food. The courses aim to improve knowledge about the relationships betw...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    English for Nature and Sustainability

    Offered by Arizona State University

    Talk about the planet with clearer, more purposeful English. This course begins with nature, where you will build vocabulary for the natural world, climate change, and environmental issues while practicing forms for futu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

    Offered by University of Colorado Boulder

    This course explores foundational sustainability concepts, including the economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Learners will explore key frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate So...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

    Offered by Arizona State University

    The ASU Sustainability specialization introduces the role of a sustainability analyst, assesses sustainability challenges that face the planet and employers, and equips learners with the foundational skills needed to add...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Sustainability in Action: Strategy to Practices for Greener Future

    Offered by Seoul National University

    Gain the skills to lead sustainability initiatives and create meaningful, lasting change. This course covers everything from ESG strategies to renewable energy, circular economies, and sustainable food systems. You’ll le...

    $54.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law

    Offered by University of Bayreuth

    Would you consider yourself a conscious decider when it comes to food grocery shopping? Do you really buy healthy and sustainably? Enroll in this course for a journey through the grocery store with multidisciplinary scie...

    $69.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    More on Change and Sustainability

    Offered by University of Colorado System

    This is Class 2 of the MOOC Specialization, Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent. In this class you will learn more change agent skills and hear from people who have made changes in their organizations. You will al...

    $79.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Environmental sustainability

    Offered by Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    This course explores how sport is connected to the major environmental challenges of the twenty first century, particularly climate change and pressure on natural resources. Through environmental perspectives and example...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Governing sustainability in the future

    Offered by Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    This course explores how to govern and build sustainability strategies in sport in a rapidly changing global context. Through strategic perspectives and examples from the sports ecosystem, learners will analyze how socia...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    edX Bachelor's Degree Grade B University-backed

    Bachelor of Science in Sustainability

    Offered by Maryville University

    The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability focuses on preparing students to understand and address the environmental, social, and economic challenges facing our planet. Through this program, learners can expect to explore...

  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Sustainability Fundamentals: Concepts, Policy, and Navigating Transitions

    Offered by The London School of Economics and Political Science

    Explore the complex and often contested nature of sustainability by learning about key concepts, policy frameworks, and the political dynamics that shape transitions toward a more sustainable future for all.

    $149.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Making the Business Case for Sustainability

    MASTERING PROJECTS THAT GO GREEN TO YIELD GREENIn a world where "sustainability" is a mere buzzword, and most green projects are either greenwashing or not financially viable, creating...

    $64.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Sustainability: Impact, Value (s), Innovation, and Growth

    Do you want to use Sustainability strategies to improve your company values and supply chain resilience, differentiate from your competitors?Do you want to embed Sustainability principles in your innovation campaigns to...

    $54.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Generative AI for Sustainability

    Welcome to “Generative AI for Sustainability”! If you’re ready to explore how cutting-edge AI technologies can drive meaningful change in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, this course is tailored j...

    $79.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Business Case for Corporate Sustainability: Ultimate Guide

    Whether you are new to sustainability or a seasoned professional, this course will be your ultimate guide to sustainability as it covers everything from the history to current regulations and practical frameworks which y...

    $44.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B Lowest price here

    Sustainability in Spectator Sports

    Join Matt, a passionate environmental sustainability master's student, and The Ecodemy for an inspiring course on "Sustainability in Spectator Sports." This course delves into the crucial intersection of sports and susta...

    $24.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    ESG Mastery: Complete Corporate Sustainability

    ESG is the acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance – which is focused upon environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. This professional course has been meticulously designed to p...

    $194.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Sustainability and Climate Reporting: the Ultimate Guide

    This training course is entitled Sustainability and Climate Reporting, the ultimate guide. I have called it that because I have spent a few hundred hours of my time researching the area of reporting and decided to includ...

    $199.99
    listed price

Best Sustainability Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 AI and Sustainability: Leading Responsibly Coursera Saïd Business School, University of Oxford $49.00 View →
2 Sustainability Leadership Development Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
3 Environmental Protection and Sustainability Coursera Khalifa University $49.00 View →
4 Capstone: Creating A Sustainability Proposal Coursera University of Colorado System $79.00 View →
5 Sustainability Education Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $49.00 View →
6 Foundations of Sustainability and ESG Coursera Saïd Business School, University of Oxford $49.00 View →
7 Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainabi... Coursera University of Michigan $49.00 View →
8 Food Sustainability, Mindful Eating, and Healthy Cooking Coursera Stanford University $49.00 View →
9 English for Nature and Sustainability Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
10 Introduction to Corporate Sustainability Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
11 Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals Coursera Arizona State University $49.00 View →
12 Sustainability in Action: Strategy to Practices for Greener Future edX Seoul National University $54.00 View →
13 Conscious Grocery Shopping: Sustainability, Nutrition, Health and Law edX University of Bayreuth $69.00 View →
14 More on Change and Sustainability Coursera University of Colorado System $79.00 View →
15 Environmental sustainability Coursera Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea $49.00 View →
16 Governing sustainability in the future Coursera Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea $49.00 View →
17 Bachelor of Science in Sustainability edX Maryville University View →
18 Sustainability Fundamentals: Concepts, Policy, and Navigating Transiti... edX The London School of Economics and Political Science $149.00 View →
19 Making the Business Case for Sustainability Udemy $64.99 View →
20 Sustainability: Impact, Value (s), Innovation, and Growth Udemy $54.99 View →
21 Generative AI for Sustainability Udemy $79.99 View →
22 Business Case for Corporate Sustainability: Ultimate Guide Udemy $44.99 View →
23 Sustainability in Spectator Sports Udemy $24.99 View →
24 ESG Mastery: Complete Corporate Sustainability Udemy $194.99 View →
25 Sustainability and Climate Reporting: the Ultimate Guide Udemy $199.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 24 priced courses on this page run from $24.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $175.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 12 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, University of Michigan and Khalifa University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 5 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

Frequently asked questions

What subjects do the sustainability courses cover?
The courses span a variety of topics, including responsible AI, leadership development, environmental protection, ESG fundamentals, food sustainability, and English for nature. Each programme focuses on a specific aspect of sustainability, allowing you to choose based on your interests.
Are all the courses hosted on the same platform?
Yes, every course listed is offered through Coursera, so you can access them using the same account and benefit from the platform’s learning tools and certificates.
How much do the courses cost?
Prices range from $49.00 to $79.00, which reflects the provider’s listed price at the time of writing. The higher‑priced option is the capstone project course, while the others are priced at $49.00.
Which universities provide these courses?
The courses are offered by a selection of institutions, including Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, University of Michigan, Khalifa University, University of Colorado System, University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, Stanford University, Arizona State University and University of Colorado Boulder.

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