Global Social Entrepreneurship

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Free Online Course: Global Social Entrepreneurship provided by Independent is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 6 weeks long, 1-2 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Independent. Global Social Entrepreneurship is taught by Jessica Jackley.

Overview
  • One simple idea can lead to job creation, innovative new technologies and the establishment of lasting institutions.

    Learn how to develop and launch your own social venture in this course, which shows students how social entrepreneurship can be one of the greatest forces for positive change in the world. Through the stories of visionary entrepreneurs such as Nobel Laureate, Muhammad Yunus, Embrace Co-Founder, Jane Chen, and Endeavor CEO and Co-Founder, Linda Rottenberg, students examine the crucial themes and elements that lead to the most successful entrepreneurial ventures across the world. These best practices and lessons learned will help elevate your current work or guide implementation of your next great idea.

Syllabus
  • Module 1: Designing Your Venture

    Identify the problem you want to solve

    Module 2: Mission, Values, and Vision

    Create mission, vision, and values statements that will guide your venture’s decisions

    Module 3: Achieving Your Venture’s Goals

    Decide how your venture will achieve its goals

    Module 4: Structuring Your Venture

    Choose the best legal structure for your venture

    Module 5: Growing Your Venture & Measuring Its Impact

    Measure your venture’s financial health and social impact