Social Impact Courses and Certifications

Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy

8 reviews

Learn to develop effective nonprofit strategies, from problem definition to impact evaluation, using real-world examples to drive long-lasting social change and organizational success.

• Independent
• 8 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Giving 2.0: The MOOC

209 ratings at Coursera

Empower yourself to give more effectively by learning strategies for nonprofit assessment, high-impact philanthropy, and leveraging your unique resources to create meaningful change in the world.

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

Sustainable Innovation with GenAI

1200 ratings at Udemy

Harnessing Generative AI to Drive Sustainable Solutions Across Industries

• Udemy
• 4 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Advantage

952 ratings at Udemy

Explore corporate social responsibility's impact on customers, employees, and environment. Gain insights into diverse CSR perspectives and initiatives for societal and business benefits.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Music and Social Action

181 ratings at Coursera

Explore the role of musicians in society, examining how classical music can effect social change and contribute to democracy, urban renewal, and civil engagement.

• Coursera
• 1 day 7 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

ESG 2.0: Understanding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)

827 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Introduction to Socially Engaged Design

Learn to design with societal impact in mind. Explore the Socially Engaged Design framework to create equitable, evidence-based solutions considering economic, social, and environmental factors.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sustainability Reporting with GRI Standards

726 ratings at Udemy

GRI Sustainability Reporting - Understanding the Standards

• Udemy
• 2 hours 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

In this 4 hour course, you’ll learn more about the Lean Data mindset and how to scope your own lean data initiative.

• Acumen Academy
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

How to Prioritize ESG Initiatives

40 ratings at Coursera

Master ESG materiality assessment techniques and learn to prioritize initiatives through practical tools, strategic frameworks, and hands-on experience with Materiality Assessment Matrices for impactful organizational outcomes.

• Coursera
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Impact Investment Finance

33 ratings at Coursera

Discover how impact investors balance financial returns with social and environmental goals, exploring market structure, investor types, and capital-raising strategies.

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

Generative AI for Sustainability

530 ratings at Udemy

Empower Change: Leverage Generative AI for Environmental and Social Impact

• Udemy
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Negotiating with Impact Investors

Master the art of securing funding from impact investors through strategic pitching, due diligence navigation, and term negotiation for social ventures.

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

This course will introduce you to frameworks and practical tools for measuring the social impact of your company, organization, or initiative.

• Acumen Academy
• 6 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course