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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

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Networking, Media and Communications, Digital Communications, Data Centers, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems

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

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

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  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Environment, Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Teaching, Student Engagement, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Curriculum Planning, Instructional Strategies

    4.9 stars, 78 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • I

    Insper

    Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância

    Skills you'll gain: Infant Care, Child Health, Child Welfare, Childhood Education and Development, Socioeconomics, Child Development, Working With Children, Nutrition and Diet, Human Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Social Determinants Of Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Care Coordination

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Communications, Crisis Management, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Public Affairs, Facebook, Political Sciences, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance, Data Ethics, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Leadership, Information Privacy, Stakeholder Analysis

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Planification des mobilités

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Community Development, Policy Development, Strategic Prioritization, Forecasting, Economic Development, Spatial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Needs Assessment, Public Policies, Public Affairs, Trend Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Sociology, Environmental Issue, Qualitative Research

    4.3 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Social Justice, Social Work, Diversity Awareness, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Advocacy, Intercultural Competence, Community Development, Public Policies

    4.8 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Marketing Digital

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Tools, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Digital Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Customer Relationship Management, Media Buying, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Analysis, Campaign Management, Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Paid media, Analytics

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    UI / UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Adobe XD, User Centered Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Layout Design, Usability, User Research

    4.7 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • P

    Pearson

    What is Entrepreneurship?

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, New Business Development, Social Impact, Business, Economic Development, Personal Attributes

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Becoming Your Best Self at Work

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Stress Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Awareness, Personal Development, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Self-Awareness, Communication, Resilience, Occupational Safety And Health, Habit Formation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Implementation of PhET Activities for STEM Education

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Design Reviews, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, User Feedback, Experimentation

    4.9 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Mastering Remote Work and Online Study in U.S. in the post-COVID Era

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Ethics, Intercultural Competence, Strong Work Ethic, Telecommuting, Cultural Diversity, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Learning Management Systems, Cultural Sensitivity, Education Software and Technology, Collaboration, Goal Setting, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Adaptability, Higher Education, digital literacy, Communication

    4.2 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • ODS y sostenibilidad: una mirada desde los colegios: Universidad de los Andes
  • Introdução à Ciência da Primeira Infância: Insper
  • Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Planification des mobilités: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Envejecimiento y Derechos Humanos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Marketing Digital: Universidad Austral
  • UI / UX Design: California Institute of the Arts
  • What is Entrepreneurship?: Pearson
  • Becoming Your Best Self at Work: University of Alberta

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