Poverty Courses and Certifications

How to Change the World

5 reviews

Learn to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and healthcare through shared resources and innovative approaches. Explore strategies for positive social change and sustainable development.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Business Sustainability Strategy: Technology and Management

Master sustainable business practices using MIT's PROMISE framework, balancing environmental goals with financial performance through technology and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• GetSmarter
• 6 weeks, 7 hours a week
• 13th May, 2026
• Paid Course

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Discover how China successfully lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty through strategic policies, innovative approaches, and comprehensive social reforms spanning four decades.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

China's Approach to Poverty Eradication

Explore China's successful poverty eradication journey through economic reforms, cultural governance, and social welfare systems, examining key policies and institutional approaches that led to shared prosperity.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Development Economics

7 reviews

Economic growth, geography, trade, property rights, foreign aid, politics, poverty, migration, education, and more.

• Marginal Revolution University
• 25-26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Thomas Malthus and the Theory of Inevitable Poverty - Lecture 2

Explore global economic development, demographic transitions, and their impact on poverty. Analyze Malthus' theories and modern perspectives on population growth and economic progress.

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

The Poverty Paradox - Why Most Poverty Programs Fail And How To Fix Them

Efosa Ojomo challenges conventional poverty eradication approaches, proposing a shift in perspective to create prosperity through market-creating innovations in emerging markets.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

New Insights on Poverty

Explore innovative data visualization tools revealing global poverty trends and income distribution, challenging preconceptions about economic development across countries.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Hidden Reason for Poverty the World Needs to Address Now

Civil rights lawyer Gary Haugen reveals the hidden cause perpetuating global poverty despite aid efforts, urging recognition and action to address this underlying issue for effective poverty reduction.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True

Challenging poverty stereotypes, Mia Birdsong urges us to recognize the resilience, skills, and initiative of those facing economic hardship, advocating for a shift in perspective to address global poverty.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Poverty, Money, and Love

Explore how microloans empower individuals living in poverty, challenging preconceptions and fostering economic independence through small-scale entrepreneurship.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

Social Experiments to Fight Poverty

Discover how randomized trials can revolutionize poverty alleviation efforts, providing data-driven insights to determine which development strategies are truly effective.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Social Determinants of Health: Vulnerable Populations

Explore social determinants of health affecting vulnerable populations, focusing on poverty, women's health, LGBTQI+ issues, and family health. Learn data analysis techniques for health disparities.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 49 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

Stanford Seminar - Rising from Poverty Through Digital Work

Explore how digital work can lift people out of poverty, featuring insights on social enterprise, global impact, and transformative opportunities in the digital economy.

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