About Course

Develop practical and comprehensive plans to achieve your goals for social change. This course will assist you in delving deeply into creating actionable road maps and meticulously assessing the path forward. It will challenge you to scrutinize the feasibility and lasting relevance of your ideas while also equipping you with valuable decision-making and planning tools.

Course Contributors: Dr. Segun Fatudimu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Impact Toolbox and Kirsten Brosbøl, Founder of 2030Beyond, Former Minister for Environment and Danish Member of Parliament. 

Course Editors & Illustrators: Min Ngo, Toronto Metropolitan University and Lisa Ngo, York University.

Certification: Earn a certificate and position yourself as a social change strategist.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Problem identification, validation and description  
  • Ideation and solution analysis
  • Crafting vision, mission, and core values.
  • Developing a theory of change
  • Action planning 
  • Aligning with the sustainable development goals
  • Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Course Content

Module One: Introduction to Strategy & Problem Identification
Please note that to receive a certificate for this course, it is mandatory to "mark all lessons complete", submit all assignments and quizzes. If you're unable to submit an assignment, simply enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the answer text box and proceed to submit.

  • What is an impact strategy ?
    02:08
  • Five things strategy is not
  • Problem analysis
    01:45
  • Understanding the problem
    00:00
  • Exercise: Problem validation and problem statement

Module Two: Looking for Solutions – Ideation, Analysis & Prioritization
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Module Three: Defining Your North Star & Values
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Module Four: Impact Modelling
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Module Five: Action Planning
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Module Six: Risk Analysis & Assessment
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Module Seven: Going Global; Aligning your Strategic Plan to the 2030 Global Goals
Please note that to receive a certificate for this course, it is mandatory to "mark all lessons complete", submit all assignments and quizzes. If you're unable to submit an assignment, simply enter "NA" (Not Applicable) in the answer text box and proceed to submit.

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Student Ratings & Reviews

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AG
7 days ago
Great way to refine my startup idea and plans from the start!
Si, me resultó útil.
JS
2 weeks ago
This course was exactly what I needed to deepen my understanding of social impact strategy. I appreciated how the content was not just theoretical but also practical, helping me connect it to my own venture. The case study and frameworks gave me actionable insights, and I now feel more confident in applying them to real-world challenges. It was a great match for my goals, and I genuinely enjoyed the learning process!
EM
2 weeks ago
It was very informative and some what motivating. This course has surely upgraded me and opened a while new door of possibilities.
this course was a life changing experience for me
TM
2 weeks ago
yes
AO
3 weeks ago
I learnt a lot about social entrepreneurship and how one could build an enterprise that makes social impact. I'd encourage everyone in this career path to enroll in this course.
I must say it was an exceptional experience. I particularly appreciated the interactive elements and case studies, which enriched the learning experience.

The course content was well-structured and insightful, providing practical strategies that can be applied in real-world scenarios.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in making a positive impact through strategic approaches. Thank you, Impact Toolbox, for such a valuable learning opportunity!
AO
3 weeks ago
This course has been very informative and eye opening. The assignments made the information learnt be more practical and also a challenge to the learner to understand how to apply the information in their programs and projects.
BN
3 weeks ago
It was really insightful. The assignments encouraged critical thinking beyond conventional boundaries.
FB
3 weeks ago
INCREDIBLE!
JL
4 weeks ago
Great Course for face-pace learnign
Yes, this course was a good match for me. I am watching at starting a community based organisation. This course has provided me with the necessary knowledge needed to frame my Mission, vision, core values etc. I'll recommend to anyone who wants to create change.
It was a great learning experience for me and I'm also gonna use what I learnt from here to help others.
Thank you so so much for the opportunity to improve my knowledge especially in the social entrepreneurship development space.
KF
1 month ago
It has further broadened my knowledge.
This one of the best social impact strategy course I have ever seen. The course is so deep and simple to understand. I am glad I come across this. Thank you, Impact Tool Box.
AI
1 month ago
Ce cours est une master classe
HF
1 month ago
It was indeed an amazing course, with a nice approach to practicality. I would recommend this to anyone struggling to get going with their social ideas.
Maikudi Danburam
1 month ago
It was very good and transformative, well designed and easy to understand.
This course is a good tools designed to equip young generations to achieve their dreams