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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 California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP)

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Pediatric First Aid, Stress First Aid, Emergency Response, First Aid, Emergency Services, Stress Management, Disabilities, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Family Support, Developmental Disabilities, Psychology, Working With Children, Child Development, Social Work

    4.9 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (12K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Social and Human Services, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, International Relations, Governance, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Effectiveness, Relationship Building, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Coordination

    4.7 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    Arizona State University

    ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Teaching, Parent Communication, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Language Competency, Curriculum Planning, English Language, Community Outreach, Peer Review, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Working With Children, Training Programs, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Interactive Learning, Cultural Diversity

    4.6 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (255) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

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

    4.3 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Curriculum Development, Education and Training, Diversity Training, Workplace inclusivity, Advocacy, Student Support and Services, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Programs, Community Organizing, Lifelong Learning, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Justice

    4.7 stars, 144 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Virginia

    Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Courage, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Finance, HR Tech

    4.8 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Educational Materials, Differentiated Instruction, Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Curriculum Planning, Pedagogy, Cultural Diversity, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Program Evaluation, K-12 pedagogy, Instructional Strategies

    4.9 stars, 237 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Public Works, Land Development, Governance, Climate Change Adaptation, Land Management, Community Development, Environmental Issue, Operational Analysis, Cost Management, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economic Development, Project Finance, Spatial Analysis, Transportation Operations, Finance, Demography

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evaluación auténtica

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Student-Centred Learning, Course Development, Pedagogy, Interactive Learning, Education and Training, Learning Theory, Data Collection, Student Engagement, Innovation, Community Development, Learning Strategies

    4.7 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • P

    Peking University

    家庭社会学导论

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Surveys, Social Studies, Culture, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Interviewing Skills

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Introduction to the Orbital Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Intercultural Competence, Teamwork, Empathy, Visionary, Cooperation, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Environment, Planning, Innovation, Social Impact

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learn to Teach Java: Sequences, Primitive Types and Using Objects: University of California San Diego
  • Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos (PAP): Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • ELL Success in the Content Classroom: Teacher Toolbox Series: Arizona State University
  • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
  • Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators: University of Colorado System
  • Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business: University of Virginia
  • Enseñar, aprender y evaluar en Escuelas Rurales: Universidad Austral
  • African cities : An Introduction to Urban Planning: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Evaluación auténtica: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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