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Social Responsibility Courses

Social responsibility courses can help you learn ethical decision-making, community engagement strategies, and sustainable business practices. You can build skills in assessing social impact, developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures. Many courses introduce tools like stakeholder analysis frameworks, impact assessment software, and community mapping techniques, that support implementing effective social responsibility programs and measuring their outcomes.

Popular Social Responsibility Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Standards, Governance, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Corporate Strategy, Strategic Partnership, Leadership and Management, Case Studies, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Culture, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7 stars, 96 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (96) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Ethics, Program Evaluation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Sage Publications

    A Short and Interesting Guide to Management Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Leadership Studies, Human Relations Movement, Business Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Leadership and Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Change, Corporate Sustainability, People Management, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Human Resources, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Relations, Team Motivation, Microsoft Teams

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Marketing Psychology, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Market Dynamics, Packaging and Labeling, Customer Analysis, Intellectual Property, Sustainability Standards, Innovation, Quality Assessment, Supply And Demand, Economics, Coordination

    4.5 stars, 452 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (452) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Return On Investment, Program Evaluation, Project Scoping, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    English for Comparison and Opinion Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, English Language, Literacy, Business Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Grammar, Communication, Business Communication, Language Competency, Vocabulary, Media and Communications, Business Ethics, Electronic Media, Interpersonal Communications, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Language Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Performance Metric, Strategic Thinking, Ideation, Program Evaluation, Organizational Structure, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis

    4.8 stars, 1.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Community and Social Work

    4.6 stars, 425 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (425) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Utrecht University

    Responsible Conduct of Research

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Intellectual Property, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Higher Education, Social Justice, Data Management, Mentorship

    4.8 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (185) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Oxford

    Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Quality Assurance

    4.5 stars, 35 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (35) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    London Business School

    Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Social Impact, Leadership Studies, Business Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategy, Culture Transformation, Decision Making, Influencing

    4.7 stars, 98 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainability Reporting: From Regulation to Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Compliance Reporting, Data Visualization, Performance Reporting, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Regulations, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Communication, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Requirements, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Report Writing, Auditors Report, Return On Investment

    4.7 stars, 47 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social responsibility courses

  • Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia: Copenhagen Business School
  • Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • A Short and Interesting Guide to Management Theory: Sage Publications
  • The Economics of Agro-Food Value Chains: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera
  • English for Comparison and Opinion Writing: Arizona State University
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Responsible Conduct of Research: Utrecht University
  • Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations: University of Oxford

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