Social Impact Courses and Certifications

Impact Investing and Scaling Social Ventures in South Asia

Explore impact investing and scaling social ventures in South Asia with insights from industry experts on entrepreneurship trends, challenges, and opportunities in the region.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Harnessing Data for Social Impact - Empowering Communities through Visualization and Social Computing

Explore innovative tools combining visualization, HCI, and AI to empower communities in addressing complex societal issues like urban planning and climate change, fostering inclusive decision-making.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Agri-Food Systems Analysis

6 ratings at edX

This course will provide an introduction to critical skills for understanding and evaluating sustainability metrics in relation to Agri-Food systems.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-15 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

London Business School

Business for Good: Fundamentals of Corporate Responsibility

92 ratings at Coursera

The key objective of this course is to reconceptualise critical global challenges as sustainable growth opportunities for your business and achieve positive environmental and social impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Science and Politics of the GMO

2 ratings

Learn the basics of genetic engineering and biotechnology and examine why the GMO is politically contentious. Participants will gain an understanding of how science works, its limits, and how the interaction of these factors leads to decision making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Mindshift: Transforma tu mente para superar obstáculos en el aprendizaje y descubrir tu potencial oculto.

7 ratings

Técnicas y estrategias para transformar tu mente, superar obstáculos de aprendizaje, impulsar tu carrera y adaptarte al cambio constante, aprovechando tu potencial oculto y experiencias previas.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Disciplined Approach to Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurs transform societies across the world. Further your passion for social change by gaining the relevant knowledge and tools to build a strong, sustainable business entity committed to social innovation.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainable Innovation with AI: Master GenAI for Change

1416 ratings at Udemy

Use AI‑driven insights to create sustainable innovation, improve efficiency, and support ESG and CSR goals.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Conspiracy Planet

42 ratings at Coursera

Explore conspiracy theories' impact on society, history, and critical thinking. Learn to distinguish between unfounded claims and real conspiracies through engaging activities and discussions.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Coursera

User Awareness and Education for Generative AI

40 ratings at Coursera

Empower yourself with a friendly, non-technical understanding of Generative AI. Learn about transparency, responsible interaction, and the creative potential while exploring ethical practices and potential risks.

• Coursera
• 4 hours 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Credential

Leadership and Society

39 ratings at Coursera

Develop comprehensive leadership skills, ethical decision-making abilities, and conflict resolution strategies to navigate complex societal challenges and drive positive change in professional environments.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

From Corporate Social Responsibility to Corporate Social Innovation

12 ratings at edX

Based on real-world experiencesfrom business leaders, learn how to develop and lead social innovation initiatives that create both economic and social value.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Starweaver

Gen AI For Sustainability

10 ratings at Coursera

Explore how Generative AI drives environmental and social impact through practical sustainability strategies, ethical considerations, and hands-on project development.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ESG 2.0: Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)

1003 ratings at Udemy

Mastering all of United Nations' 17 SDGs: Integrating Sustainability in Business, Policy, and Strategy for Global Impact

• Udemy
• 6 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Yunus Social Business

Value and Business Decision Making

Learn to evaluate business decisions using time value of money and risk analysis frameworks. Develop skills to assess value creation from individual, corporate, and societal perspectives, with a focus on social impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course