Microfinance Courses and Certifications

Microfinance and Self-help Groups

Explore microfinance principles, products, and practices while mastering strategies for economic empowerment through self-help groups and financial inclusion initiatives for marginalized communities.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How Microfinance Can Help the Poor

4 reviews

Explore microfinance's potential to uplift the poor, its benefits and challenges, through Dr. Remer's personal insights and academic expertise in finance and sustainability.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

State Bank of India

Sustainable Business Models in Microfinance

Comprehend Ecosystem of Microfinance and its impact on inclusive growth through studying sustainable microfinance business models.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 1-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Financing for Impact Entrepreneurs

Explore 12 types of impact capital and learn to choose the right financing for your social venture based on growth stage, mission alignment, and financial strategy.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

336 ratings at Coursera

Explore social entrepreneurship, from defining concepts to identifying opportunities and developing revenue strategies for impactful ventures addressing societal challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Development Economics

Explore poverty, social protection, human capital, finance, and income generation in developing countries. Apply microeconomic theory and empirical methods to evaluate policies for improving vulnerable populations' well-being.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Understanding Financial Inclusion

51 ratings at Udemy

Innovative Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for Inclusive Financial Systems

• Udemy
• 2 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Islamic Development Bank Institute

Islamic Finance for the Sustainable Development Goals

23 ratings at edX

Explore Islamic finance principles and their alignment with Sustainable Development Goals. Learn about innovative financial instruments, impact investing, and multilateral engagement for sustainable development.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

State Bank of India

Rural Development with Micro-finance

This course is designed to provide with a comprehensive understanding of how microfinance can be a powerful tool for uplifting rural communities and fostering sustainable economic development.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Challenges of Global Poverty

Explore the complexities of global poverty, examining economic approaches to challenges like health, education, credit, and institutions in developing countries.

• MITx Online
• 14 weeks, 12-14 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Economics of Gender and Development

Explore how gender dynamics shape economic development, examining labor markets, household decisions, and policy interventions that address gender inequalities in developing economies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Rural Marketing

Explore marketing strategies tailored for rural consumers, covering market dynamics, consumer behavior, pricing, distribution, and communication challenges in villages and towns.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Trust: Creating the Foundation for Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries

1 review

Explore the role of trust in fostering entrepreneurship in developing nations, examining case studies and strategies for building a foundation of confidence and collaboration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Open Source Banking: End Poverty One Line of Code at a Time

Explore how open source fintech can combat global poverty through innovative banking infrastructure, community-driven development, and financial inclusion strategies.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Can AI Uplift Entrepreneurs That Traditional Banks Reject?

Discover how AI transforms invisible phone data into financial identity for Latin American entrepreneurs rejected by traditional banks, enabling fair credit access.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video