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      Starweaver

      AI Innovation & Product Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Modeling, Responsible AI, Business Process, Digital Transformation, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Google Gemini, AI Product Strategy, Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Market Opportunities, Scalability, Product Management, Generative AI, Sustainable Development, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Automation

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Technology and Social Change

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Business Transformation, Blockchain, Process Design, Emerging Technologies, Technology Strategies, OpenAI, Data Storage, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Technology Solutions, ChatGPT, Generative AI

      4.6
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Strategy & Economic Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Global Marketing, Price Negotiation, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, Market Analysis, Market Opportunities, Product Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Global Health Innovations

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Product Development, Intellectual Property, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Health Systems, Presentations, Public Speaking, Stakeholder Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Commercialization, Ideation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Communication, Health Care, Organizational Change, Health Technology, Entrepreneurship, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      280 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Innovation, Design Thinking, Go To Market Strategy, Product Strategy, Customer Engagement, Ideation, Business Modeling, Business Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Commercialization, Design Thinking, Innovation, Presentations, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Product Development, Solution Design, Customer Insights

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

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      The Pennsylvania State University

      Creativity, Innovation and Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Cultural Diversity, Open Mindset, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Tenacity, Collaboration, Experimentation

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

      Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Market, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Business Valuation, Risk Analysis, Return On Investment, Finance, Strategic Decision-Making, Sustainable Development, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Acumen, Capital Markets, Business Risk Management, Peer Review, Corporate Finance, Capital Budgeting, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Influencing, Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Change Management, Team Management, Advocacy, Innovation, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Management

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Planning, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Team Building, Product Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Product Testing, Customer Insights, Business Strategies, Team Motivation, Market Opportunities, User Research, Market Research, Team Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Value Propositions

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Virginia

      New Models of Business in Society

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Ethics, Sustainable Business, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Issue, Business Modeling, Business Strategy, Business, Business Acumen, Innovation, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social innovation courses

    • AI Innovation & Product Strategy: Starweaver
    • Digital Technology and Social Change: University of California, Davis
    • Strategy & Economic Analysis: Illinois Tech
    • Global Health Innovations: Imperial College London
    • Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation: EIT Digital
    • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
    • Creativity, Innovation and Transformation: The Pennsylvania State University
    • Strategy and Finance for the lifecycle of a Social Business: Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru
    • Transformational Leadership for Inclusive Innovation: University of Toronto
    • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park

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