Social Innovation Courses and Certifications

The Aspen Institute

Prioritizing Joy and Human Thriving

Explore strategies for democratizing human thriving, addressing health disparities, creating opportunities for youth, tackling mental health issues, and fostering inclusive communities for universal well-being.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Fighting Poverty with Technology

Explore innovative approaches to combat poverty through technological advancements, featuring insights from leading experts in social impact and education.

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

Web Summit

New Connections: Using Technology to Integrate Migrants and Minority Groups

Exploring innovative tech solutions to integrate marginalized groups, including migrants and minorities, into society. Experts discuss strategies for harnessing technology's potential to promote inclusivity.

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

Harnessing Technology to Transform Foster Care

Innovative use of data and technology to address foster care challenges, mobilizing communities and empowering leaders for positive change in child welfare systems.

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

The Aspen Institute

Building Bonds Across Generations

Explore innovative models bridging generational gaps in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Discover success stories of intergenerational connections and their societal impact.

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

The Aspen Institute

Creating an Inclusive Future - A Dialogue on Shifting Paradigms - Part 1

Dialogue exploring innovative solutions to societal challenges, featuring leaders from diverse fields discussing paradigm shifts for a more inclusive future, from local to global levels.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

422 ratings at Coursera

Explore human-centered design thinking to solve social sector challenges. Learn tools and techniques to understand issues, generate ideas, and create impactful solutions in areas like healthcare, education, and government.

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

Transformative Power of Social Innovation - Delivering Quality Education

Explore how affordable, quality education can transform lives through strategic planning, resource utilization, and community-focused initiatives in this inspiring talk on social innovation.

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

HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

30 ratings at Coursera

Explore health informatics for care coordination, value-based care, and patient-centered approaches. Gain insights into data analytics and interoperability to enhance healthcare delivery and decision-making.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Urban Innovation 2: Urban Social Equity

504 ratings at Udemy

An introduction to innovators and initiatives in urban sustainability and connected technology (social equity focus)

• Udemy
• 2 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Artefactos decoloniales e innovación desde la otra orilla

Descubrir y comprender la innovación en un sentido contemporáneo y decolonial, desde tecnologías de garaje colaterales o periféricas, destacando la innovación social a través de herramientas de mapeo, evidenciando manifestaciones de tecnologías en su con…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

125 ratings at Coursera

In this course we will take the social business opportunity that you have identified in the first course to a higher level. Specifically, you will develop a business model using the Business Model Canvas. Gradually you will also start writing your busine…

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

The Aspen Institute

Foundation Presidents Roundtable - Philanthropy and Social Innovation

Explore philanthropy's role in addressing societal challenges with Mike Kubzansky, discussing neoliberalism, worker power, responsible technology, and private sector engagement.

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

Web Summit

Social Innovation - Achieving a Triple A Rating for Europe

Exploring the intersection of technological and social innovation to balance societies and shape common identity, with insights from European leaders and innovators.

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

Web Summit

New Models for Social Innovation

Explore innovative approaches to social impact with insights from industry leaders on creating sustainable solutions and driving positive change.

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