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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

    UniversitĆ  Bocconi

    A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, General Science and Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Complex Problem Solving, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Decision Making, Big Data, Strategic Thinking, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Performance Metric, Entrepreneurship, A/B Testing, Machine Learning

    4.7 stars, 113 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Solution Design, digital literacy, Entrepreneurship, Creative Thinking

    4.7 stars, 269 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.7 (269) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mission Led Innovation: Designing a Sustainable Future

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Innovation, Design Thinking, Sustainable Design, Research and Design, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Scalability, Social Impact, Business Architecture, Human Centered Design, Prototyping, Environmental Issue

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Philanthropy, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Case Studies, Business Planning, Performance Measurement, Community Development, Investment Management, Organizational Leadership, Investments, General Finance

    4.6 stars, 558 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (558) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Gestión de proyectos e innovación en infraestructura social

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Social Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Team Collaboration, Human Computer Interaction, Social Impact, Social Network Analysis, Interaction Design, Social Sciences, Driving engagement, Digital Communications

    4.4 stars, 820 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.4 (820) Ā· Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    A Guide to Healthcare Innovation: Principles and Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Commercialization, Ideation, Health Technology, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Development, Cost Reduction

    4.7 stars, 219 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (219) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • 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

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Solution Design, Sustainable Development, Design Thinking, Business Planning, Human Centered Design, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Needs Assessment, Business Development, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Market Research, Market Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity

    4.1 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.1 (125) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Commercialization, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (79) Ā· Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    Business Models for Innovative Care for Older People

    Skills you'll gain: Gerontology, Competitive Analysis, Design Thinking, Demography, Innovation, Rehabilitation, Intellectual Property, Health Technology, Chronic Diseases, Health Systems, Geriatrics, Health Care, Business Architecture, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Value-Based Care, Value Propositions, Preventative Care, Health Policy, Business Strategies, Project Management

    4.5 stars, 232 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Market Opportunities, Business Modeling, Market Research, User Research, Program Evaluation, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Needs Assessment, Target Audience, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance

    4.5 stars, 122 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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