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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    Analizando las Políticas Económicas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Tax, Fiscal Management, International Finance, Governmental Accounting, Financial Systems, Gap Analysis, Growth Strategies

    4.8 stars, 660 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Learning Management Systems, Disabilities, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Document Management, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Microsoft Office, Image Analysis

    4.5 stars, 92 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Alternative Mobility Narratives

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Social Impact, Critical Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

    4.7 stars, 40 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    Universidade Estadual de Campinas

    Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Law, Labor Relations, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Employee Relations, Economics, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Economic Development, Public Policies, Compensation Management, Market Dynamics

    4.8 stars, 250 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Economics

    4.8 stars, 85 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Competencias para la empleabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Adaptability, Change Management, Higher Education, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Workforce Development

    4.6 stars, 270 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Literacy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Multilingualism, Culture, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Learning Theory, Multimedia, Media and Communications

    4.6 stars, 138 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, Course Development, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Training Programs, Educational Materials, Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Learning Theory, Quality Assurance, Ideation

    4.7 stars, 450 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    刑法学总论 Criminal Law

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Legal Research, Social Justice, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Adjudication, International Relations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Case Studies, Mitigation

    3.6 stars, 45 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Exercer son esprit critique à l’ère informationnelle

    Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Scientific Methods, Learning Strategies, Research, Psychology, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Social Impact

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Analizando las Políticas Económicas: IE Business School
  • Basics of Inclusive Design for Online Education: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Alternative Mobility Narratives: University of Amsterdam
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Introdução à Economia do Trabalho: Teorias e Políticas: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
  • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Competencias para la empleabilidad: Universidad Austral
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Modelos de diseño instruccional para ambientes digitales: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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