Social Innovation: Global Solutions for a Sustainable Future

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Course overview

Provider
Futurelearn
Course type
Free trial availiable
Deadline
Flexible
Duration
3 hours
Course author
Dr Sara Calvo

Description

Discover the power of social innovation, and how it can change the world for the better.
Explore the importance of social innovation in a changing world

Social innovation is the process by which new ways of doing things are created to respond to society’s needs.

This can be technological – embracing open-source or online technology, for example – or it can be social, via encouraging local entrepreneurship.

On this course you’ll learn what social innovation is, examples of social innovation, and why it’s important. You’ll be inspired to learn about the relevance of innovation, and ultimately learn the fundamentals of how to start your own social innovation project.

Social Innovation: Global Solutions for a Sustainable Future
  • English language

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