About Course

This short course is all about social entrepreneurship. It’s perfect for anyone who’s wondering if starting a social enterprise is the right move for them or their organization. You’ll learn what a social enterprise is, the different models you can use, and all the different forms it can take. You’ll also get a bunch of examples of successful social enterprises to inspire you. 

 This course only gives you a quick overview, but the full course – How to Start a Successful Social Enterprise – goes into more detail and gives you a step-by-step roadmap for creating initiatives that tackle complex problems and make a real difference. It’s got a perfect mix of essential insights and practical steps, so you’ll learn how to build thriving social enterprises that contribute to positive social and environmental change while making you money! 

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What Will You Learn?

  • What is Social entrepreneurship
  • Different models and forms of social entrepreneurship
  • Tips for avoiding startup challenges
  • Wise practices for incorporating an early-stage social enterprise

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to social entrepreneurship
This introductory module explains the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship and show some examples

  • What is a social enterprise?
    01:05
  • Why the social entrepreneurial mindset is important
    02:15
  • Three characters of social entrepreneurs
    01:42
  • The triple bottom line & the key goals of social entrepreneurship
    02:45
  • Examples of social enterprises from around the world that inspire us

Module 2: Social entrepreneurship forms and models
In this module you will learn about the various models, forms and legal forms of social enterprises

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Good information
DD
12 months ago
easy to complete. good information. some spelling mistakes in content
KP
12 months ago
The module production quality, module quantity and module length all resulted in a positive experience taking the course
SL
12 months ago
So far so good. Good information
KA
1 year ago
I found the course to be informative and insightful. I learned new things and have interesting ideas to ponder as a result. I am better prepared to identify and describe a social enterprise.