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Social Entrepreneurship Courses

Social entrepreneurship courses can help you learn business model development, impact assessment, social innovation strategies, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in fundraising, stakeholder collaboration, and measuring social impact effectively. Many courses introduce tools like the Business Model Canvas and social impact metrics, that support applying your skills in real-world projects and evaluating the success of your initiatives.

Popular Social Entrepreneurship Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Berklee

    Creativity And Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Brand Strategy, Branding, Collaboration, Product Development, Relationship Building, New Business Development, Professional Networking, Problem Solving

    4.7 stars, 385 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sostenibilidad social

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Social Impact, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Public Policies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Intercultural Competence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

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

    4.6 stars, 330 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (330) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
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  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business, Consumer Behaviour, Adaptability, Sustainable Business, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Model for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Growth Strategies, Market Analysis, Operations, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Marketing Channel, Business Development, Business Strategies, Business, Case Studies, Design Strategies, Design, Decision Making, Web Design and Development, Test Case, Learning Strategies, Test Script Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
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  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Value Propositions

    4.6 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Philanthropy, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Revenue Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    4.7 stars, 153 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Y

    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Creating a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Social Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Socioeconomics, Community and Social Work, Sustainable Business, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Interactive Learning, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Business, Economics

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Arizona State University

    Care: The First Step in Tech Innovation for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Problem Solving, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Team Oriented, Analysis

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social entrepreneurship courses

  • Creativity And Entrepreneurship: Berklee
  • Sostenibilidad social: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: 28DIGITAL
  • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals: Creo Incubator
  • Business Model for Entrepreneurs: EDUCBA
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world: University of Cape Town
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera
  • Creating a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

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