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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 Virginia

    Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Resource Management, Resourcefulness, Entrepreneurship, Dealing With Ambiguity, Creative Problem-Solving, Open Mindset, Overcoming Obstacles, Growth Mindedness, Resource Utilization, Stakeholder Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Engagement, Tenacity, Proactivity, Adaptability, Action Oriented, New Business Development, Persuasive Communication

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Business, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation

    4.7 stars, 193 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    ★ 4.5 (122) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • H

    HEC Paris

    Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Community Development, Social Work, Culture Transformation, Visionary, Business Modeling, Proactivity, Corporate Sustainability, Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Planning, Business

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Process Development, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Social sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Social Justice, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Social Sciences, Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Rehabilitation, Intercultural Competence, Health Promotion, Exercise Therapy, Public Health, Cultural Diversity, Stakeholder Engagement, Preventative Care, Governance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Business Models For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Communication Planning, Environmental Issue, Social Impact, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    Universitat de Barcelona

    The entrepreneur's guide for beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Business Development, Ideation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Customer Analysis

    4.6 stars, 556 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (556) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • 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

    ★ 4.1 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Sostenibilidad social

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Social Impact, Social Justice, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Sustainable Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Health Equity, Public Health, Community Development, Public Policies, Community Organizing, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Intercultural Competence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Getting Started with IT-based Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, Business Strategy, Information Technology, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Legal Risk, Market Opportunities, Scalability, AI Enablement, Innovation, Team Building, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Communications, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Social Impact, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Innovation, Leadership

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Effectuation: Lessons From Expert Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
  • Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact: HEC Paris
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'échelle: ESSEC Business School
  • Social sustainability: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Business Models For Sustainability: Copenhagen Business School
  • The entrepreneur's guide for beginners: Universitat de Barcelona
  • Sustainable Innovation for Subsistence Marketplaces: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Sostenibilidad social: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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