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Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- 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?
Readings
- Course Syllabus
- 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*
Practice Exercise
- Check your understanding in this ungraded quiz
Videos
- Immersion2m
- It's Not About You!1m
- Check Yourself4m
- Real Experience: You Cannot Learn from Phone Calls58s
- Live the Problem8m
- Volunteer5m
- Use on the Ground Knowledge1m
- Build an Ecosystem
Readings
- *Knowing vs Understanding*10m
- *Faux Immersion*
Videos
- Ideas2m
- Solving a Problem8m
- Idea or Good Idea?3m
- Research7m
- A Good Idea is Context-Specific and Can Change11m
- “Problem First” vs. “Solution First”
Readings
- *Good Ideas*
- *On Whose Shoulders?*
- *Developing an Idea*
Videos
- 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
Readings
- *Necessity*
- *Joining the chorus*
- Ecosystem Mapping Activity
- A reflection on your eco-system map
Videos
- 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
Readings
- *The Sanities of Pro-social Behavior*
- Bonus Material: next video....
- Activity: Self-Reflection
- Course Feedback
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online!
Practice Exercise
- Course Activities Reflection