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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

    The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Anthropology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Research

    4.7 stars, 59 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Tax, Economic Development, Tax Planning, Economics, Public Policies, Tax Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Environmental Policy

    4.7 stars, 392 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Anti-Racism II

    Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Oral Expression, Social Justice, Rapport Building, Interviewing Skills, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Sociology, Advocacy, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.5 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, digital literacy, Data Ethics, Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, Data Sharing, Analytical Skills, AI literacy, Big Data, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Processing, Data Collection, Social Impact, Machine Learning, Algorithms

    4.6 stars, 426 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Programs, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Project Finance, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Financial Policy, Risk Management, Policy Analysis, Economics, Banking, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 403 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (403) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Education and Training, Pedagogy, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Community Development, Teaching, Community Outreach, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Socioeconomics, Social Justice

    4.8 stars, 245 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Patient-centered Care, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Patient Education and Support, Diversity Training, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

    4.8 stars, 107 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • N

    National Taiwan University

    少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)

    Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Social Work, Social and Human Services, Working With Children, Advocacy, Empowerment, Social Justice, Community Outreach, Sociology, Child Development, Culture, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Case Studies, Human Development, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 47 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    International Organizations for Interpreters

    Skills you'll gain: Multilingualism, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, English Language, International Relations, Diplomacy, World History, European History, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 130 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Sciences Po

    A la recherche du Grand Paris

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Land Management, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Public Policies, European History, Political Sciences, Governance

    4.6 stars, 113 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Long Term Care, Healthcare Ethics, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Home Health Care, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Cultural Diversity, Social Work, Human Services, Media and Communications

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Council on Foreign Relations

    Climate Change and Global Affairs

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Programs, Energy and Utilities, Social Justice, Social Impact, Environmental Issue, Environment, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Mitigation, Public Policies, Emerging Technologies, Pollution Prevention, International Relations, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Diplomacy, Governance

    4.9 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I - The Role of the State: Tel Aviv University
  • Anti-Racism II: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Literacy – What is it and why does it matter?: University of Copenhagen
  • Les transitions énergétique & écologique dans les pays du Sud: École normale supérieure
  • Educación en Contextos Rurales: Perspectivas en América Latina: Universidad Austral
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • International Organizations for Interpreters: University of Geneva
  • A la recherche du Grand Paris: Sciences Po

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