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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


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    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Legal Strategy, Social Justice, Environmental Policy, Lawsuits, Litigation and Civil Justice, Environmental Laws, Advocacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    945 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Nanjing University

    Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Community Organizing, Social Studies, Demography, Public History, Socioeconomics, Community Development, International Relations, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Culture, Liberal Arts

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    105 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Introduction to Political Citizenship

    Skills you'll gain: Immigration Law, Social Studies, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Public Policies, Sociology, Social Impact, Public Affairs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de Chile

    Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Learning Strategies, Student Support and Services, Organizational Skills, Student Services, Prioritization, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Styles, Stress Management, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Statistical Reporting, Court Systems, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Investigation, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology, Verification And Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn

    Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Data Collection, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Student Engagement, Interactive Learning, Curriculum Planning, Childhood Education and Development, Social Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    152 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Manchester

    Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Water Sustainability, Water Resource Management, Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Community Development, Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Behavioral Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Revenue Management, Innovation, Regulatory Requirements

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Research for Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Climate Change Adaptation, Social Impact, Influencing, Stakeholder Management, Research, Strategic Partnership, Communication Strategies, Program Evaluation, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Research Design, Stakeholder Analysis, Organizational Change, Policy Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Science and Research, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    211 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cambridge

    The Law of England and Wales: An Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Research, Court Systems, Case Law, Civil Law, Legal Proceedings, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Appeals, Litigation and Civil Justice, Political Sciences, Social Justice

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Caring for Others

    Skills you'll gain: Caregiving, Child Welfare, Sociology, Long Term Care, Dignity in Care, Health Care, Surveys, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Care Management, Socioeconomics, Liberal Arts, Supply And Demand, Social Work, Healthcare Ethics, Human Services, Media and Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Climate Change and Human Rights: New York University
  • Jewish Diaspora in Modern China: Nanjing University
  • Introduction to Political Citizenship: University of Geneva
  • Potenciando mi aprendizaje en el primer año de Universidad: Universidad de Chile
  • Econometria Básica Aplicada: Universidade de São Paulo
  • 少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth): National Taiwan University
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Increase Reading Comprehension with Actively Learn: Coursera
  • Water Supply and Sanitation Policy in Developing Countries Part 2: Developing Effective Interventions: University of Manchester
  • Research for Impact: University of Cape Town

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