Education for Sustainable Development

HBKU

About this course

Education for Sustainability (ESD), central to UN SDG4 on Quality Education, focuses on global best practices, localized content, and inclusive, value-based teaching. This course empowers policymakers, educators, and communities to design ethical, locally relevant tools that foster leadership, responsibility, and global citizenship. It promotes bottom-up engagement with diverse stakeholders to address real-world challenges. Supported by NPRP grant #12C-0804-190009 from the Qatar National Research Fund, this MOOC prepares learners to shape a more sustainable and equitable future.

What you'll learn

Participants will learn how to:

Support global efforts in promoting ESD.
Apply ESD to local communities and national priorities with values.

Promote global ESD perspectives and best practices.
Explain perspectives in integrating values, ethics and well-being in ESD.

Grow these skills

Arabic Language Interactive Learning Learning Platforms Pedagogy Non-Verbal Communication Writing

Prerequisites

None

Curriculum

6 Weeks, 1–3 hours per week

Language English | Transcripts English

Module 1: Foundations of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Module 2: Global Networks and Policy in ESD
Module 3: Implementing ESD: Policy Transfer and Adaptation
Module 4: The Head, Heart, and Hands of ESD: An In-depth Analysis Using SDG 12
Module 5: Localizing SDG Education and Building Ecosystems
Module 6: SDG Education and Values
Final Assessment

Meet the Instructors

Dr. Evren Tok

Associate Dean for Community Engagement, College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Esmat Zaidan

Associate Professor, College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Jennifer Bruder

Associate Dean and Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Dr. Leslie Alexander Pal

Professor and Founding Dean, College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Hira Amin

Assistant Professor, College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Logan Cochrane

Associate Professor, College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Dr. Duygu Sever Mehmetoglu

Postdoctoral Associate at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this course about?

It explores how education can support sustainability and gives you tools to make a real-world impact in schools and communities.

Who should take this course?

It’s great for teachers, school leaders, and anyone interested in using education to create a better future. No experience needed.

How long does the course take?

The course is self-paced, so you can start anytime and finish whenever it fits your schedule.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, you can earn a certificate when you finish. You can also choose to audit the course for free without one.

What browsers work best for this course?

Use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge for the best experience.

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This course is part of

Education for Sustainable Development and Peace Professional Certificate Program

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Learner Testimonials

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Offering deep insights into the fundamental domain of education and ways of knowledge transfer in the context of sustainability, this commendable program provides a versatile, well-structured, and differentiated approach to the topic of ESD. The Program succeeds in explaining the relevant frameworks in good depth and applying them using practical examples.Keno Hinrichs – Sustainable Finance and ESC Specialist

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