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Social Entrepreneurship Courses

Social entrepreneurship courses can help you learn business model development, impact assessment, social innovation strategies, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in fundraising, stakeholder collaboration, and measuring social impact effectively. Many courses introduce tools like the Business Model Canvas and social impact metrics, that support applying your skills in real-world projects and evaluating the success of your initiatives.


Popular Social Entrepreneurship Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Y

    Yonsei University

    Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Sustainability Standards, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, International Relations, Social Justice, Strategic Partnership, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Empowerment, Governance, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    264 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    U

    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Community Development, Civil Law, Political Sciences, Legal Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Human Learning, Cultural Diversity, Research, Student-Centred Learning, Media and Communications, Curriculum Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Copenhagen

    After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, World History, Governance, Socioeconomics, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Economics, Education and Training

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Deep Teaching Solutions

    Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Responsible AI, Media and Communications, Critical Thinking, Innovation, Social Studies, Psychology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de Chile

    Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.

    Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Educational Materials, Professional Development, Higher Education, Communication, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Planning, Constructive Feedback

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Systems Thinking, Advocacy, Transportation Operations, Change Management, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Case Studies, Experimentation, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Commonwealth Education Trust

    Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Parent Communication, Cultural Diversity, Relationship Building, Working With Children, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Outreach, Student Engagement, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Economics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Ciudades en crisis y nuevas políticas urbanas

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Innovation, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Social Impact, Policy Analysis, Digital Transformation, Governance, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    244 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Proceedings, Legal Research, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environmental Laws, Climate Change Adaptation, Advocacy, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    899 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
  • Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon: Yonsei University
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • After the Arab Spring – Democratic Aspirations and State Failure: University of Copenhagen
  • Speak Freely, Think Critically: The Free Speech Balance Act: Deep Teaching Solutions
  • Docencia para la capacitación laboral y el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida.: Universidad de Chile
  • Reclaiming the Street for Livable Urban Spaces: University of Amsterdam
  • Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships: Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Econometria Básica Aplicada: Universidade de São Paulo

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