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Measuring Sustainable Development

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Overview

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are an ambitious global agenda for prosperity, people, and planet. But how do we know if we are on track to achieve the SDGs? Which Goals should different stakeholders prioritize? And what kind of data do we need to ensure that no one is left behind?

What you'll learn

  • Understand the value of measuring progress on the SDGs.
  • Use the SDG Index and Dashboards as a tool for understanding SDG progress in your country, region, or city.
  • Differentiate between data sources and select the most appropriate source for different types of data.
  • Identify the steps necessary to construct an SDG Index.

Syllabus 5

  1. Module 1: An Introduction to SDG Measurement
  2. Module 2: Constructing an Index, Part I: Methodology and Data
  3. Module 3: Constructing an Index, Part II: Technical Training
  4. Module 4: Regional and City Indices
  5. Module 5: Conclusions and Goals Ahead

Skills you'll practise

Sustainable DevelopmentDashboardData-Driven Decision Making

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (5 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (USD 29). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Taught by

  • Guido Schmidt-TraubPartner
  • Guillaume LafortuneVice President and Head of SDSN Asia
  • Jessica EspeyAssociate Professor

SDG Academy is in Tier 3: good universities, respected companies, nonprofits and well-known teachers of our institution ranking (70/100).

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