Social Entrepreneurship Courses and Certifications

Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

39 reviews

Explore complex social problems and develop innovative solutions through strength-based approaches, human-centered design, and system thinking. Learn to become a changemaker and create meaningful impact.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Global Social Entrepreneurship

12 reviews

Develop and launch a social venture to create positive change globally. Learn from successful entrepreneurs, design your mission, structure your organization, and measure impact.

• Independent
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Social Entrepreneurship

406 ratings at Coursera

Develop innovative solutions to global social problems through strategic frameworks, contextual understanding, and effective deployment techniques for transformative societal change.

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

London School of Economics and Political Science

Social Entrepreneurship

Discover how to create sustainable social ventures that drive positive change while developing entrepreneurial skills and measuring impact effectively.

• GetSmarter
• 8 weeks, 8 hours a week
• 16th Sep, 2026
• Paid Course

Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change

Explore the field of social entrepreneurship with Harvard's Brian Trelstad. Learn how mission-driven organizations tackle complex challenges by transforming broken systems, designing innovative solutions, and creating lasting impact where governments and…

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

177 ratings at Coursera

Develop social entrepreneurship skills to create real-world change. Research challenges, design solutions, build business models, measure impact, and learn from global changemakers to make a difference.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Social Entrepreneurship

412 ratings at Coursera

In this specialization you will learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship describes the discovery and sustainable exploitation of opportunities to create social change.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

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

Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Master social entrepreneurship fundamentals, sustainability principles, and business model creation to launch impactful ventures that balance profit with solving critical social problems.

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

Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

5 reviews

This course offers an introduction to social impact strategy and social entrepreneurship, including key concepts, an overview of the field, and tools to get started as a changemaker.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

In this 4 week course from +Acumen, you'll learn to apply entrepreneurial skills to social problems and design lasting solutions.

• Acumen Academy
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Social Entrepreneurship 101

Discover how to create lasting social change through entrepreneurship, featuring real founder stories and practical frameworks for identifying problems, building sustainable solutions, and scaling impact.

• Acumen Academy
• 5 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Stanford Seminar - New Trends in Social Entrepreneurship in India

Explore emerging social entrepreneurship trends in India, focusing on sustainable development goals and innovative ventures like the Bombay Hemp Company.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Policy and Advocacy in Social Entrepreneurship - Sally Abi Khalil Interview - Module 11

Discover how social entrepreneurs expand impact through policy and advocacy with Sally Abi Khalil's insights on systemic change, collaboration, and long-term commitment.

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

Venture Funding and Social Impact - Social Entrepreneurship Interview - Module 8

Gain insights into venture funding and social entrepreneurship from CTNext Executive Director Onyeka Obiocha, covering support mechanisms and fundraising strategies.

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