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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? If so, then the edX Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course can be of help. The course is in partnership with the prominent Massachusetts Institute of Technology through its MIT Solve initiative. The course deep dives into the impact opportunity, the theory of change, and planning for the scale of social impact startups.

The Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises online programme is equipped with excellent case studies discussed every week. These case studies cover cases of prominent social entrepreneurs and nonprofit and for-profit institutions around the world. This exercise will help you build an excellent business model and impact plan.

Anjali Sastry teaches the Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises online programme in an instructor-led course type. This course will equip candidates with the skills and confidence to develop brilliant business plans that communicate their work and impact. It also helps you to understand the intricacies of receiving funding.

The Highlights

  • Beginners-level course  
  • Course from the prestigious MIT
  • Free auditing 
  • Five weeks of training
  • Course assignments 
  • Experienced faculty
  • Institutionally-verified, shareable certificate
  • Self-paced learning
  • Instructor-led training

Programme Offerings

  • Beginners-level course
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Course from the prestigious MIT
  • Free auditing
  • Course assignments
  • experienced faculty
  • Institutionally-verified certificate
  • Self-paced learning
  • Instructor-led sessions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4094yesMIT Cambridge

The Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises online course can be audited for free. The assignments and the entire course material is available in the free course option. But, to receive a certificate, the candidate must pay an amount of Rs. 4098

Certified Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises fee structure 

Course option

Fee 

Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course

Free

Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course - certificate experience

Rs. 4,094 


Eligibility Criteria

There are no prerequisites for the Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course from edX. However, the course providers recommend the learners to have some basic knowledge of business concepts and an open project. Also, students belonging to regions except for Iran, the Crimea region of Ukraine, and Cuba can enrol.

What you will learn

Entrepreneurial skills

Once you have finished the edX Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises online course, you will have the following knowledge:

  • The key aspects of social impact startups
  • Identifying opportunities and plans to scale in a social startup
  • Analyzing social ventures of your predecessors and peers
  • Addressing social challenges
  • Addressing environmental challenges

Who it is for

The Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises online course by edX can be pursued by anyone interested in taking up a social entrepreneurship career. Although you may benefit the most if you fall under one of the three criteria mentioned below: 

  • You want to apply for Solve global challenges in 2021 or any other social impact innovation programme and want advice to complete the application
  • You are discerning a critical environmental or social problem and are looking to describe and develop the work
  • You have a solution/idea to an environmental or social issue and require training or skill development to further your goals

Admission Details

Learners who wish to undertake the Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course must follow the steps as listed below: 

  • Go to the website of edX: https://www.edX.org/.
  • Here, enter “Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises” in the search bar on the top. Now, click on the course from the displayed drop-down menu. 
  • Once you are on the course detail page, you will see an “Enroll” button. Click on it.
  • Sign up using your Facebook, Apple, Google, or Microsoft ID or create a new one by giving your email, name, and country of residence.

Instructors

MIT Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Do I have to be an entrepreneur to take this course?

No. The course is for anybody who wishes to understand or pursue a career in social entrepreneurship.

2: Is the course available in any local language?

No. The Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course is available only in English.

3: Can I, as a beginner, take this online training course?

Yes, since the Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course has a beginners-level of difficulty.

4: Do I need to have a business studies background to qualify for the course?

No. You can be from any educational background to apply for the training programme.

5: What is the duration of the entire course?

The Business and Impact Planning for Social Enterprises course by edX is for five weeks.

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