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    University of California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Process Design, Data Storage, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Communication, Virtual Teams, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Leeds

    Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Design Thinking, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Organizational Strategy, New Product Development, Human Centered Design, Business Transformation, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Business Process

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Centric Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Service Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Analysis, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Market Research, Business Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Norms, Social Change II

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Psychology, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Solution Design, Trend Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

    Skills you'll gain: Media and Communications, Peer Review, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Sciences, Investigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Social Work, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Designing Learning Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Course Development, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies, Student Engagement, Educational Materials, Innovation, Student-Centred Learning, Curriculum Planning, Learning Theory, Open Source Technology, Learning Strategies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yunus Social Business Fund Bengaluru

    Creating a Social Business

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving, Needs Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Innovation, Business, Economics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes: University of California, Davis
  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
  • Innovation Management: Winning in the Age of Disruption: University of Leeds
  • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Social Norms, Social Change II: University of Pennsylvania
  • Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Knowledge-First Social Epistemology: University of Glasgow
  • What is Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation?: Arizona State University
  • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School

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