Social Impact Courses and Certifications

Social Impact Analysis

Master frameworks and tools to measure social impact, articulate outcomes, connect goals to metrics, and enhance your organization's ability to create meaningful change over time.

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

Action for India - Scaling Social Impact through Technology

Explore how technology can scale social impact in India, featuring insights from Action for India leaders on entrepreneurship, innovation, and transformative change.

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

Unity

Unity for Humanity - Empowering Creators and Social Impact

Fireside chat exploring Unity's partnership with AIM Creative Arts School, emphasizing the importance of creators and education in making a positive impact on the world.

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

The Aspen Institute

Sport for Social Impact - Reinvesting Sports Proceeds into Communities

Explore how sports organizations can drive social impact through strategic reinvestment of proceeds, featuring insights from FC Barcelona Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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

JSWORLD Conference

What Engineers and Companies Can Do to Increase Social Impact

Explore how engineers and companies can drive social innovation and create transformational impact through a case study on Marina, presented by Liliana from CodeYourFuture, a UK-based social impact organization.

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

Coming Back to Earth - From SpaceX to Social Impact

Inspiring journey from SpaceX engineer to social entrepreneur, exploring personal growth through the metaphor of walls and the pursuit of meaningful impact in sustainable housing for the homeless.

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

Redemption and a Thirst for Change

Redemption and a Thirst for Change with Scott Harrison, Chase Jarvis

• CreativeLive
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creating an Impact Investment Ask

Master the art of making compelling impact investment pitches by evaluating business growth and impact readiness through proven frameworks and diagnostic tools.

• Coursera
• 3 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Business Strategies for Social Impact

557 ratings at Coursera

Learn strategies for creating positive social impact through business, including purpose-driven leadership, impact measurement, and impact investing. Develop skills to drive meaningful change while maintaining financial performance.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Social Impact: Planning for Success

7 reviews

Learn a nine-part framework for assessing and enhancing your organization's social impact. Develop strategies to increase efficiency, scale your model, and create lasting change in the social sector.

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

Microcredential

Making a Difference

Discover practical tools from economics, public health, ethics, and more to create meaningful impact in a world facing challenges from poverty to climate change and AI risks.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $298.00
• 2 courses

Leveraging Generative AI for Social Impact Organizations

13 ratings at Coursera

Explore how generative AI can enhance efficiency in social impact organizations, freeing up resources for core missions while considering ethical implications and limitations.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid 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

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

66 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

This course focuses on applying data science for effecting positive change via nonprofits, NGOs, and other altruistic means.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pilot Lecture: The Great Fire of 1666

11 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p>Look back at “the Great Fire” that ravaged London for five days and uncover the social, cultural, and architectural impact it had on the city.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available