What it is
A structured series of graduate-level online courses from leading universities covering sustainable development, climate economics, and environmental policy. The MicroMasters credential can count toward a full master's degree at participating institutions.
Why we picked this
This is the most structured self-directed learning path for professionals who want to build formal expertise in sustainability. The MicroMasters credential carries academic weight and the courses provide depth that individual MOOCs cannot match.
Key takeaways
- The MicroMasters can be credited toward a full master's degree at partner universities, reducing the cost and time of formal graduate education.
- Courses cover both the science and economics of sustainable development, providing a more complete foundation than purely technical or purely policy programs.
- The freemium model allows auditing all content for free, with a fee only for verified certificates and the MicroMasters credential.