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      Duke University

      ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Business Communication, Trend Analysis

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Research, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Climate Change Mitigation, Policy Analysis, Economics, Governance

      4.8
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      University of Michigan

      Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Innovation, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Environment, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Climate Change Adaptation, Economic Development, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan

      Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Market Research, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing, Performance Measurement, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Development, Needs Assessment, Social Work, Target Audience, Product Marketing, Entrepreneurial Finance, Governance, Financial Forecasting

      4.5
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      122 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Business Strategies for Social Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Business Strategies, Business Leadership, Case Studies, Decision Making, Performance Measurement, Business Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Investments, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.6
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      554 reviews

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Ideation, Social Justice, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Case Studies, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ESSEC Business School

      L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Needs Assessment, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Community Development, Business Planning, New Business Development, Innovation, Professional Networking, Market Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Return On Investment, Sustainability Reporting, Needs Assessment, Program Evaluation, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Project Scoping, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Sciences, Goal Setting, Strategic Communication, Analysis, Report Writing, Data Collection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

      Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Higher Education, Sustainable Development, Case Studies, Sustainability Standards, Community Development, Student Support and Services, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Universidad de Chile

      Sustentabilidad y Economías Sociales

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Studies, Innovation, Social Justice, Business Ethics, Economic Development, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Team Oriented, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Systems Thinking, Practice Management, Stakeholder Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      672 reviews

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular social responsibility courses

    • ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business: Duke University
    • The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future: University of Copenhagen
    • Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Addressing Sustainability and Development: University of Michigan
    • L'entrepreneuriat social: faire son business plan: ESSEC Business School
    • Business Strategies for Social Impact: University of Pennsylvania
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • L'entrepreneuriat social : de l'envie au projet: ESSEC Business School
    • How to Conduct a Social Impact Assessment with SROI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introducción a la Responsabilidad Social Universitaria: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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