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Social Innovation Courses

Social innovation courses can help you learn community engagement, social entrepreneurship, impact assessment, and sustainable development strategies. You can build skills in designing innovative solutions, measuring social impact, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools like logic models, social return on investment (SROI) frameworks, and participatory research methods, that support implementing effective social change initiatives and evaluating their outcomes.


Popular Social Innovation Courses and Certifications


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    SAS

    Responsible Innovation and Trustworthy AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Risk Analysis, SAS (Software), Compliance Training, Data Integrity, Human Centered Design, Accountability, Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Information Privacy, Data Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    AI Innovation & Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Technology and Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Process Design, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, OpenAI, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Imperial College London

    Global Health Innovations

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, Entrepreneurship, Student-Centred Learning, Digital Transformation, Digital Content, Creativity

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    Arizona State University

    What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights

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    EIT Digital

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Chile

    El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Higher Education, Student Engagement, Pedagogy, Innovation, Course Development, Instructional Strategies, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Development

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Ideation, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Design, Business Strategy, Community Development, Case Studies, Social Sciences

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Work, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social innovation courses

  • Responsible Innovation and Trustworthy AI : SAS
  • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver
  • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
  • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
  • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
  • Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: EIT Digital
  • El desafío de Innovar en la Educación Superior: Universidad de Chile
  • Diseño y Creación de un Emprendimiento Social: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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