The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth – all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.
Through engaging videos and self-assessment quizzes, you will gain a clearer understanding of the structures, systems, and solutions related to all 17 SDGs that will equip you as a global citizen to enact real world change for the better.
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On successful completion of the short course, graduates will receive both a course certificate and a UNITAR Certificate of Completion. The course is also CPD-accredited, ensuring that participants gain internationally recognized professional development credentials.
Individual courses are available further down this page. Simply click through to purchase. If you wish to purchase a bundle please use the links below and indicate your choice of SDGs by number.
We offer special corporate pricing on our Bytesize Short Courses, tailored to your organisation’s needs. For customised packages, contact pallavi.sharma@mla.ac.uk today to explore how we can support your corporate learning goals.
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In this course, we will explore what poverty really means, how it is measured globally and nationally, and what efforts are being made to reduce and eventually eradicate it. In this course, you will gain a clearer understanding of the structures, systems, and solutions related to poverty around the world.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore the global issue of hunger, including famine, food insecurity, poor nutrition, and unequal access to healthy food. You will learn how agriculture, politics, environment, and technology shape food systems, while examining global trends and sustainable solutions toward achieving the goal of Zero Hunger.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore health as a cornerstone of sustainable development, including physical and mental health, maternal and child health, diseases, environmental risks, and care infrastructure. You will gain a clearer understanding of the systems, challenges, and solutions that shape sustainable, inclusive wellbeing around the world.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore education as a force for personal growth, social change, and sustainable development, examining global patterns of access, equity, and quality. You will gain a deeper understanding of how education both shapes and is shaped by societies, and how it supports a more inclusive future.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 5, which seeks gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, focusing on rights, safety, employment, and representation. You will gain a clearer understanding of evolving gender conversations, global data, and why equality is essential for a sustainable future.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore water as a vital resource for life, health, and ecosystems, examining challenges of scarcity, pollution, and unequal access. You will gain a deeper understanding of aquatic environments, water quality, extraction, waste, and governance, and why protecting water sources is essential for sustainability.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore energy as a foundation for economic growth, social development, and climate action, examining access, efficiency, and innovation. You will gain a clearer understanding of the history of energy use, today’s challenges, and the urgent global transition from carbon-based fuels to renewable sources.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore the relationship between economic growth, work, and sustainability, focusing on employment, youth participation, labor rights, financial access, and environmental impact. You will gain a clearer understanding of how economies can grow fairly, support well-being, and make political choices that protect people and the planet.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure, examining how it connects to economic systems and global development. You will gain a clearer understanding of sustainable manufacturing, innovation, and investment, while considering the broader impacts on inequality and the interconnected sustainable development goals.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 10 on reducing inequalities, examining disparities in income, opportunity, and representation worldwide. You will gain a deeper understanding of how economic systems, social structures, and political choices shape inequality, and what it takes to build a fairer, more inclusive future.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore the role of cities in sustainable development, examining urban poverty, resilience, and greener community design. You will gain a clearer understanding of the challenges and opportunities of urbanization, and how sustainable cities can drive equity, resilience, and a more sustainable future for all.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production, examining the systems behind what we make, use, and discard. You will gain a deeper understanding of environmental and economic dimensions of sustainability, and how shifting these systems can create a fairer future for people and the planet.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. This course dives deep into SDG 13, exploring the urgent actions countries must take to tackle human induced climate change, protect our planet, and secure a sustainable future for all.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore the importance of oceans for climate, biodiversity, and livelihoods, while examining challenges like pollution, overfishing, and weak protections. You will gain a clearer understanding of marine ecosystems, sustainable management, and why protecting and restoring life below water is essential for the planet’s future.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Earth’s land-based ecosystems, from forests and mountains to wetlands and grasslands, examining their role in biodiversity, climate stability, and human well-being. You will gain a deeper understanding of sustainable management and conservation, and how protecting life on land safeguards the future for generations.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions, examining how social and institutional dimensions shape sustainability. You will gain a clearer understanding of the role of governance, justice, and stability in building a future that works better for both people and the planet.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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In this course, we will explore Sustainable Development Goal 17 on partnerships, focusing on how collaboration, support, and innovation drive progress toward the 2030 Agenda. You will gain a deeper understanding of the role of global cooperation in tackling poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges, and how partnerships build a fairer world.
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Duration: 30 Minutes
Accreditation: CPD
Language: English
Awarding Body: MLA College
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Buy NowThey are a series of 17 self-paced, on-demand short courses, each focused on one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as No Poverty, Zero Hunger, and Climate Action.
Each course offers both a certificate from MLA College and a UNITAR Certificate of Completion. They are also CPD-accredited, providing internationally recognised professional development credentials.
Each course is designed to be quick and accessible, with a duration of approximately 30 minutes.
Yes, certificates are processed after completion, and you can usually expect to receive yours within 2–5 business days.
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Yes. Corporate pricing and tailored packages are available for organisations. Please contact pallavi.sharma@mla.ac.uk at MLA College to discuss your requirements.
Each course combines engaging video content with self-assessment quizzes, offering a compact yet interactive learning experience.
You can contact us directly at info@mla.ac.uk.
