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      University of California, Davis

      Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, Business Transformation, Data Storage, Media and Communications, Virtual Teams, Computational Thinking, Artificial Intelligence, Information Privacy, Scalability, Machine Learning

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Norms, Social Change I

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Cultural Diversity, Behavioral Economics, Surveys, Qualitative Research, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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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, Market Opportunities

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      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, Learning Management Systems, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Technology Strategies, Higher Education, Solution Design, Trend Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Social Justice, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Needs Assessment, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Analysis, Business Ethics, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?

      Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Feasibility Studies, Health Systems, Strategic Communication, Organizational Change, Program Evaluation, Organizational Development, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Planning, Cognitive flexibility, Change Management, Public Health, Adaptability

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

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      EIT Digital

      Sustainable Digital Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Technology Strategies, Business Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Systems Thinking, Business Modeling, Leadership

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      200 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Service Design, Innovation, User Experience Design, Public Administration, Public Policies, Creativity, Experimentation, User Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Qualitative Research

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Organizational Strategy, Grant Applications, New Product Development, Fundraising, Market Analysis, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Cross Platform Development, Responsive Web Design, UI/UX Strategy, Human Centered Design, Web Design, Usability, Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping, Professional Development

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      EIT Digital

      Innovation & Entrepreneurship - From Basics to Open Innovation

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · 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
    • Social Norms, Social Change I: University of Pennsylvania
    • Customer Centric Innovation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Tecnologías para la Innovación Educativa: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Artificial Intelligence: Ethics & Societal Challenges: Lund University
    • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
    • Healthcare Innovation: What Does Success Look Like and How to Achieve It?: Imperial College London
    • Sustainable Digital Innovation: EIT Digital
    • Innovation publique et pensée design, l'innovation sociale au service des territoires: ESSEC Business School
    • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London

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