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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


  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Innovation That Works with Professor Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Market Share, New Product Development, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Product Development, Market Analysis, Digital Analysis, Cost Reduction, Commercialization, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Health Policy, Social Impact, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (193) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Managing Innovation Initiatives

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Agile Methodology, Leadership and Management, Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    4.8 stars, 741 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (741) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Healthcare Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Product Development, Health Systems, Health Disparities, Business Modeling, Health Equity, Drive Engagement, Lean Six Sigma, Market Analysis, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Analysis, New Product Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Operations Management, Operations, Problem Solving, Leadership

    4.6 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Business Management

    4.8 stars, 86 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (86) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • T

    The Pennsylvania State University

    Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Ideation, Personal Development, Tenacity, Collaboration

    4.5 stars, 881 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (881) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    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, Sales Presentation, Stakeholder Communications, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Oral Expression, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 302 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (302) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Reimagining Educational Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Leadership, Empowerment, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Professional Development, Network Analysis

    4.9 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Realizing AI for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Research Reports, Machine Learning, Scenario Testing, Environmental Monitoring

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sage Publications

    Communication for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Social Impact, Social Justice, Media and Communications, Communication Systems, Community Development, Public Affairs, Advocacy, Social Sciences, Communication Strategies, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital Communications, Policy Analysis, Sociology, Political Sciences, Environmental Issue, Telecommunications, Digital Analysis, Data Ethics, Technology Strategies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Social sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Social Sciences, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rehabilitation, Intercultural Competence, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Engagement, Preventative Care, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • Y

    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance

    4.9 stars, 183 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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