Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

  • 4.7
Approx. 19 hours to complete

Course Summary

Learn about innovative finance and how it can be used to solve global problems such as poverty, climate change, and inequality. Explore new models of finance that can fund projects and initiatives for social good.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the principles of innovative finance and how they can be applied to social and environmental issues
  • Learn about impact investing, social bonds, and other alternative funding models for social good
  • Explore case studies of successful innovative finance projects and initiatives
  • Develop the skills to design, implement and evaluate innovative finance solutions for social and environmental challenges

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a deep understanding of innovative finance and its application to social and environmental issues
  • Learn about impact investing, social bonds, and other alternative funding models for social good
  • Gain the skills to design, implement and evaluate innovative finance solutions for social and environmental challenges

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • A basic understanding of finance and economics
  • Familiarity with social and environmental issues

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes

Similar Courses

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Sustainable Business
  • Impact Investing

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Sir Ronald Cohen
  • Jacqueline Novogratz

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Description

To address global poverty - do we really not have enough resources or do we not have the right tools to allocate our resources?

Outline

  • Choosing Your Issue Area
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World
  • Course Introduction
  • Why We Innovate
  • Themes of Impact: Access to Housing
  • Themes of Impact: Financial Inclusion
  • Themes of Impact: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Themes of Impact: Access to Healthcare
  • Themes of Impact: Access to Clean and Safe Energy
  • Themes of Impact: Access to Education
  • Themes of Impact: Agriculture
  • Case Studies: Introducing the Innovators
  • Case Studies: Choosing an Issue Area
  • Thinking about Your Issue Area
  • How This Course Works
  • What to Expect: Week 1
  • Week 1 Recommended Resources
  • Financial Readiness Quiz
  • Themes of Impact Practice Quiz
  • Choosing an Issue Area Practice Quiz
  • Week 1 Graded Quiz
  • Understanding Challenges and Roadblocks
  • Week 2 Introduction
  • Due Diligence in Your Issue Area
  • Using Due Diligence for Design Thinking
  • What is Impact?
  • Applying Impact Measurement: Theory of Change
  • Case Studies: Understanding Challenges
  • Engaging With Your Issue Area
  • What to Expect: Week 2
  • Design Thinking
  • Vroom case study
  • Week 2 Recommended Resources
  • Quick Guide - How to Write an Issue Area and Outcome Metrics
  • Due Diligence and Design Thinking Practice Quiz
  • Impact Measurement - Practice Quiz
  • Week 2 Graded Quiz
  • Identifying Resources
  • Week 3 Introduction
  • Recognising Value
  • Revenue Streams and Monetising Assets
  • Types of Funders
  • Identifying Impact Funders
  • Outcomes-Based Financing
  • Case Studies: Identifying Resources
  • Thinking About Resources
  • What to Expect: Week 3
  • Week 3 Recommended Readings
  • Practice Quiz - Identifying Revenue Streams
  • Practice Quiz - Identifying Funders
  • Week 3 Graded Quiz
  • Discovering Opportunities
  • Week 4 Introduction
  • Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Business Model Innovation
  • Risk, Return and Impact
  • Real vs Perceived Risk
  • Impact Risk
  • Early Stage Risk and Scalability
  • Manager Risk
  • Liquidity and Exit Risk
  • Social Impact Insurance
  • Case Studies: Discovering Opportuntities
  • Identifying Opportunities
  • What to Expect: Week 4
  • Summary of Risk and Funding Structures
  • Week 4 Recommended Readings
  • Practice Quiz - Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Practice Quiz - Risks
  • Practice Quiz - Case Studies
  • Week 4: Graded Quiz
  • Designing for Impact
  • The Innovative Finance Process
  • Case Studies: Designing for Impact - Ashburton
  • Case Studies: Designing for Impact - Zoona
  • Case Studies: Designing for Impact - Innovation Edge
  • Case Studies: Designing for Impact - Slumdwellers International
  • Case Studies: Designing for Impact - Western Cape Government
  • Case Studies Wrap-Up
  • The Journey Beyond
  • What to Expect: Week 5

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the world of innovative finance with this Coursera course. Students have reported high levels of satisfaction with the course, praising its comprehensive approach to the subject matter. One key aspect that many users thought was good was the practical application of concepts taught in the course.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive approach to innovative finance
  • Practical application of concepts taught
  • Engaging and interactive course material
  • Excellent support and guidance from instructors
  • Flexibility in course structure and schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course material challenging
  • Limited interactivity with other students
  • Lengthy course videos
  • Lack of focus on specific areas of innovative finance
  • Occasional technical issues with the platform
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Aunnie Patton Power, Tsakane Ngoepe
University of Cape Town
Coursera

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Aunnie Patton Power

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