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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


  • N

    Northwestern University

    Leadership Through Design Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Ideation, Human Centered Design, Design Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Brainstorming, Leadership, Storyboarding, User Feedback, Creative Thinking, Collaboration

    4.2 stars, 342 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (342) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

    4.7 stars, 219 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (219) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting

    4.5 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    FinTech Disruptive Innovation: Implications for Society

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Market Trend, Financial Services, Workforce Development, Innovation, Consumer Lending, Banking Services, Forecasting, Social Impact, Digital Transformation, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Market, Technology Strategies, Business Transformation, Market Dynamics, Cultural Diversity

    4.8 stars, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, Experimentation

    4.6 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (78) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change I

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Culture, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Policies, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Program Evaluation, Game Theory, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Survey Creation, Research

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Teaching, Instructional Design, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Lesson Planning, Educational Materials, Innovation, Learning Theory, Infographics

    4.9 stars, 887 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Market Analysis, Market Research, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.1 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Service Innovation Culture in Public Sector

    Skills you'll gain: Service Improvement, Innovation, Continuous Improvement Process, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Public Administration, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Technology Solutions

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestión de proyectos e innovación en infraestructura social

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Sustainable Digital Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Strategies, Business Modeling

    4.5 stars, 200 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (200) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Decision-Making, Team Management, Technology Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Business Modeling, Innovation, Decision Making, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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