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Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

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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

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

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Becoming a Changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

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Founder, Grameen Bank
Founder and CEO, Acumen

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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!

In this course, you’ll critically examine what makes for a good idea, and whether that idea requires starting a new business. You’ll craft a personal immersion plan while considering different ways to create impact. You’ll explore the personal challenges and connections to your life’s purpose before deciding to commit to becoming a social entrepreneur. Each week, you’ll see and hear from 11 real-life social entrepreneurs, working around the world, and sharing the lessons they’ve learned as well as the mistakes they’ve made and how you can overcome them. Among their experiences are: providing clean water in India and the Dominican Republic, warming premature babies without incubators, improving education in Africa and Detroit, and providing affordable fresh food to low-income residents of Los Angeles. Ultimately, you’ll be able to decide whether your idea is necessary for the world, and if starting a social enterprise is the right path for you. This course is based on the book “Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Starting Out, Scaling Up and Staying True” by Michael Gordon.

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
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Course Activities Reflection

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Case studies

Pros 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

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