Driving Value Creation: Skills for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

Overview

This learning pathway equips startups and forward-thinking professionals with the tools to create value beyond profit—combining sustainability, digital innovation, and citizen engagement. Designed to meet the demands of today’s transformation economy, it empowers learners to align business growth with ethical, social, and environmental impact.

Whether you’re scaling a purpose-driven startup or working in a public or private sector innovation role, this pathway helps you lead strategically, engage communities meaningfully, and implement emerging technologies responsibly.

Potential career paths, but are not limited to, include roles in sustainability strategy, innovation leadership, circular economy consulting, blockchain integration, urban development, and social impact design. You could become a sustainability strategist or a circular economy consultant driving responsible growth; an innovation lead or blockchain integration specialist advancing the ethical adoption of emerging technologies; or an urban innovation advisor or social impact designer shaping more inclusive and equitable solutions across sectors. There is no right or wrong way to take this pathway—it can be completed at your own pace, allowing you to tailor your learning journey to your business needs and growth goals.

Key skills that you can develop through this pathway include:

Drive Sustainable Growth: Learn to integrate sustainability into strategy using systems thinking and life-cycle tools, enabling responsible, long-term decision-making.
Implement Emerging Technologies Strategically: Understand how to assess and apply technologies like blockchain to support innovation that aligns with your goals and values.
Engage Stakeholders and Communities Inclusively: Develop the mindset and methods needed to co-create solutions with citizens, customers, and diverse stakeholders.

Courses (3)

The pathway includes the following three modules:

Course ･ Beginner ･ Paid Sustainability in the battery value chain (Raw Materials)

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Explore the vital role of batteries in driving the clean energy transition and achieving the Paris Agreement goals. This course covers how batteries fuel job creation, economic growth, and wider energy access, while emphasizing the development of responsible, human rights–focused value chains that support an equitable and sustainable energy future.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Leadership in sustainable business practices
- Supply chain principles
- Sustainable decision-making
- Systems Thinking
Unique skills:
- Circular economy principles
- Critical materials analysis
- Environmental impact assessment
- Life cycle assessment (LCA)
Language(s): English
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Course ･ Beginner ･ 0-4 hours ･ Free Blockchain for the Decision Maker (Digital)

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This course equips decision-makers with a practical understanding of blockchain technology, enabling informed choices about its adoption. Learn the fundamentals of distributed ledgers, differences between public and consortia blockchains, key business value propositions, and strategies for responsible, risk-aware integration of blockchain solutions.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Analyse business model
- Digital innovation strategy
- Strategic technology assessment
- Sustainable decision-making
Unique skills:
- Public vs. consortia blockchain comparison
- Recognise blockchain risks
- Understanding of distributed ledgers
- Use case identification for value creation
Language(s): English
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Course ･ Advanced ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Fostering Inclusive Citizen Engagement in Urban Development (New European Bauhaus)

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Over three weeks, develop practical skills to design and implement effective citizen engagement strategies in urban planning. Learn to combine digital and traditional methods, evaluate local government participation models, and apply co-design principles rooted in New European Bauhaus (NEB) values to foster inclusive, meaningful community involvement.
Skill set:
High level skills:
- Community-centred design
- Engage with stakeholders
- Leadership in inclusive decision-making
- Policy and planning literacy
Unique skills:
- Citizen engagement frameworks
- Co-creation methods
- Equity-focused planning
- Participatory urban design
Language(s): English
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Learning Path?

A Learning Path is a structured sequence of courses designed to help you develop specific skills or knowledge in particular areas. It guides your learning journey step by step, ensuring you build on previous courses and progress toward a clear goal, whether for personal growth or professional development.

Are the courses on the Learning Path self-paced?

Yes, the courses on the Learning Path are self-paced and asynchronous, meaning you can take them whenever it suits your schedule.

Do I need to complete the courses in a specific order on the Learning Path?

You can complete the courses in any order that suits you. However, you will only unlock your digital badge upon completing the entire pathway.

What will I get at the end of the Learning path?

At the end of the Learning Path, you will receive a digital badge to showcase your achievement on your professional and social channels. However, to track your progress and receive the badge, you will need to register with us.

Intermediate ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free Designing the Cycling City

Beginner ･ 20 - 48 hours ･ Free Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials

Beginner ･ 8-20 hours ･ Free The Regenerative Agriculture Revolution

Beginner ･ 0-4 hours ･ Free Solar Careers Decoded

Learning Path Driving Value Creation: Skills for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future

Overview

Overview

Key skills that you can develop through this pathway include:

Courses (3)

Course ･ Beginner ･ Paid Sustainability in the battery value chain (Raw Materials)

Skill set:

Course ･ Beginner ･ 0-4 hours ･ Free Blockchain for the Decision Maker (Digital)

Skill set:

Course ･ Advanced ･ 4 - 8 hours ･ Free Fostering Inclusive Citizen Engagement in Urban Development (New European Bauhaus)

Skill set:

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