Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship
Discover effective strategies for creating sustainable social change through innovative solutions that address complex global challenges.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
11 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course, taught by Yale professor Teresa Chahine, provides a comprehensive introduction to social entrepreneurship. It guides learners through a 10-stage framework for developing and implementing social impact initiatives. Participants choose a social or environmental challenge to tackle, research their topic, engage with affected communities, and design innovative solutions. The course covers key aspects of social entrepreneurship, including measuring social change, ensuring financial viability, funding strategies, and effective pitching. Through case studies and conversations with global changemakers, students gain insights from real-world social entrepreneurs. The course emphasizes practical application, encouraging learners to develop their own social impact projects while learning from diverse experiences and perspectives.
What you'll learn
Identify and research social or environmental challenges
Engage with communities to understand needs and context
Apply design thinking to create innovative solutions
Develop a business model for social impact initiatives
Measure and communicate social outcomes effectively
Ensure financial viability of social enterprises
Explore funding sources and strategies for social ventures
Understand legal structures and governance for social enterprises
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
14 Hours PreRecorded video
10 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 11 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to social entrepreneurship, guiding learners through a 10-stage framework for developing and implementing social impact initiatives. Over 11 modules, students explore key aspects of social entrepreneurship, from identifying and researching social challenges to designing innovative solutions and scaling impact. The curriculum covers essential topics such as community engagement, design thinking, outcome measurement, financial viability, funding strategies, organizational structures, and effective communication. Throughout the course, Professor Chahine emphasizes practical application, encouraging learners to develop their own social impact projects. Case studies and conversations with global changemakers provide real-world insights and inspiration. The course is designed to equip participants with the mindset and skillset needed to create meaningful social change, regardless of their background or sector.
Getting Started
Module 1 · 29 Minutes to complete
STAGE 1: RESEARCHING YOUR TOPIC
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 2: LISTENING TO PEOPLE
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 3: DESIGNING A SOLUTION
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 4: DEVELOPING YOUR IDEA FURTHER
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 5: MEASURING OUTCOMES
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 6: ENSURING FINANCIAL VIABILITY
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 7: FUNDING YOUR ENDEAVOR
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 8: STRUCTURING AS AN ORGANIZATION
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 9: PITCHING & COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING
Module 10 · 1 Hours to complete
STAGE 10: EXPANDING YOUR IMPACT
Module 11 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Payment options
Financial Aid
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