Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course teaches the basics of social entrepreneurship, including how to identify social problems, develop solutions, and create sustainable businesses that make a positive impact on society.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to identify social problems and develop solutions
- Understand how to create sustainable businesses that make a positive impact on society
- Explore the role of social entrepreneurship in addressing global challenges
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Social Entrepreneur
- USA: $65,000 - $120,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €50,000
- Social Innovation Manager
- USA: $70,000 - $135,000
- India: ₹6,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €60,000
- Impact Investment Analyst
- USA: $80,000 - $150,000
- India: ₹7,00,000 - ₹30,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €70,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Identify social problems and develop solutions
- Create sustainable businesses that make a positive impact on society
- Understand the role of social entrepreneurship in addressing global challenges
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience required
- Basic understanding of business and entrepreneurship
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
- Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Founder, Grameen Bank
- Founder and CEO, Acumen
Related Books
Description
Do you have an idea that could help solve a societal problem? Are you wondering if starting a social enterprise is the best way to go forward? You are thinking about becoming a social entrepreneur!
Outline
- Introduction
- Introduction to the Course
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Learn
- The Challenges of Social Entreprenurship
- Lessons to be Learned
- Are You a Social Entrepreneur?
- How Did I Become a Social Entrepreneur?
- What is a Social Entrepreneur?
- Help us learn more about you!
- How To Go Through This Course
- A special webpage for Coursera students
- Using the Workbook
- Meet the Social Entrepreneurs
- Learn From Others
- *Lessons Left on the Ground*
- Check your understanding in this ungraded quiz
- Immersion
- Immersion
- It's Not About You!
- Check Yourself
- Real Experience: You Cannot Learn from Phone Calls
- Live the Problem
- Volunteer
- Use on the Ground Knowledge
- Build an Ecosystem
- *Knowing vs Understanding*
- *Faux Immersion*
- Ideas
- Ideas
- Solving a Problem
- Idea or Good Idea?
- Research
- A Good Idea is Context-Specific and Can Change
- “Problem First” vs. “Solution First”
- *Good Ideas*
- *On Whose Shoulders?*
- *Developing an Idea*
- Be Ready for the Challenge
- Necessity
- Why “Necessity” May Be Hard to Grasp
- Example of “Necessity”
- Join
- Personal Challenges
- Profit
- Emotions
- Emotional Roller Coaster
- Threats to You and Your Business
- Extreme Emotional Challenges
- No Glamour (“You'll Want to Quit”)
- Uncertainty
- Burnout
- Isolation & Feeling Misunderstood
- Financial Problems
- Moving Slower Than You'd Like
- *Necessity*
- *Joining the chorus*
- Ecosystem Mapping Activity
- A reflection on your eco-system map
- You, Social Entrepreneur
- Pro-Social Behavior
- Pro-social Skills of Social Entrepreneurs
- Empathy
- Doing It For Others
- Flexibility & Quiet Confidence
- Resilience
- Persistence & Patience
- Team and Personal Support System
- Faith and Mission
- The “Why”
- Authenticity
- Bonus Material: How a Social Enterprise Changes Lives
- Commit
- “All In”
- Going For It
- Skills
- *The Sanities of Pro-social Behavior*
- Bonus Material: next video....
- Activity: Self-Reflection
- Course Feedback
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
- Course Activities Reflection
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Case studiesPros from User Reviews
- Practical guidance
- Inspiring content
- Engaging instructor
- Good pacing
- Clear explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not enough interaction with other students
- Not enough focus on specific regions or industries
- Some concepts may be too basic for experienced entrepreneurs
- Limited opportunities for feedback
Michael Gordon
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