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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism I

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Training, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Sociology, Advocacy, Oral Expression, Discussion Facilitation

    4.6 stars, 300 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements

    4.7 stars, 81 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Introducción a la producción audiovisual

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Media Production, Videography, Cinematography, Editing, Storytelling

    4.7 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Diplomacy, Governance, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Prioritization

    4.7 stars, 346 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.5 stars, 408 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Rédaction de contrats

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Review, Contract Management, Commercial Laws, Contract Compliance, Legal Writing, Subcontracting, Mediation, Arbitration, Legal Risk, Civil Law, Adjudication, Litigation and Civil Justice, Coordination, Asset Management, Court Systems

    4.8 stars, 888 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (888) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Sociology, Culture, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Demography, Social Justice, International Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economic Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Case Studies, Economics, Digital Transformation, European History

    4.5 stars, 194 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (194) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Toronto

    The City and You: Find Your Best Place

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Socioeconomics, Crisis Management, Creativity, Social Impact, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Decision Making, Economic Development, Human Development, Demography, Economics, International Relations, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6 stars, 157 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (157) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, Teaching

    4.8 stars, 319 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

    4.7 stars, 564 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Expanding SEL

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Recognizing Others, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Social Justice, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Empathy, Social Work, Education and Training, Community and Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Social Impact, Cultural Responsiveness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Psychosocial Assessments, Cultural Sensitivity, Behavioral Management

    4.8 stars, 138 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (138) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The World Bank Group

    Les Partenariats Public-Privé (PPP): Comment offrir de meilleures infrastructures pour les services publics

    Skills you'll gain: Contract Management, Procurement, Project Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Bidding, Stakeholder Management, Economic Development, Governance, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation

    4.7 stars, 548 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (548) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Anti-Racism I: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Power and Foreign Policy in International Relations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 1: Historical Foundations: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Rédaction de contrats: University of Geneva
  • Cities are back in town : urban sociology for a globalizing urban world: Sciences Po
  • The City and You: Find Your Best Place: University of Toronto
  • AI in Education: Leveraging ChatGPT for Teaching: University of Pennsylvania
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po

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