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Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

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By
Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town

This free 6 week online course (hosted on the online platform, Coursera) is for anyone who wants to make a difference. Whether you are already familiar with the field of social innovation or social entrepreneurship, working for an organization that wants to increase its social impact, or just starting out, this course will take you on a journey of exploring the complex problems that surround us and how to start thinking about solutions.

We will debunk common assumptions around what resources are needed to begin acting as a social innovator. We will learn from the numerous examples of social innovations happening all over the world. You will be challenged to get out of your comfort zone and start engaging with the diverse spaces around you.

By the end of the course, you will have formed your own approach to social innovation, and you will have begun to develop the concepts, mindset, skills, and relationships that will enable you to start and evolve as a changemaker.

You will be able to purchase a Verified Certificate if you wish to show evidence of your achievements, but this is optional, and you may apply for Financial Aid if you are unable to pay the certificate fee.

The Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship co-created this course with RLabs, a social movement ‘born-and-bred’ in Bridgetown, Cape Town that is now active in 22 countries. The movement empowers youth through innovative and disruptive technology by teaching them vital skills and providing much needed support and a sense of community. Advocating and supporting initiatives such as RLabs forms part of the Bertha Centre’s mandate. The Centre is a specialised unit at University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, and is the first academic centre in Africa dedicated to advancing social innovation and entrepreneurship.


Language:
English
Curriculum Alignment:
CAPS aligned
Publication Date:
2016-07-25
Grades:
7, 8, 9
Audience:
Learners
Teachers
Parents
Type:
Course
Categories:
eLearning Online courses Learning material Subjects
Software Requirements:
The course can be accessed by any browser. You will need a device (smartphone, tablet or computer) with an internet connection and data. It is free to join the Coursera platform and take the course.
Copyright:
CC-BY UCT
Creative Commons License:
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