
Duration: 15-20 hours
Assessment: Yes
Certification: Yes
A certified online course for professionals who want to acquire the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge regarding social entrepreneurship, benefit corporations and the B-Lab Certification
The course provides information on Social Entrepreneurship and takes you through the main characteristics and processes of becoming a social entrepreneur.
What you will get from the course
- A Certificate on Social Entrepreneurship
- Comprehensive introduction and practical knowledge on Social Entrepreneurship
- Specially designed for professionals who want to have the basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Social Entrepreneurship
- Case studies and videos
- Examples of Benefit Corporation reports
Course creator
This course was developed by CSE and supervised by one of the global experts in sustainability, Professor Nikos Avlonas. Read more.
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COURSE AGENDA
MODULE 1 - Introduction
What is a Social Entrepreneur
What is Social Entrepreneurship
Differences from Traditional Corporations
Local and Global Examples
What is Social Entrepreneurship
Differences from Traditional Corporations
Local and Global Examples
MODULE 2 - Provisions and Benefits of a Benefit Corporation
Purpose-Accountability-Transparency-Right of Action-Change of Control/Purpose/Structure
Benefits of a Social Enterprise
The Role of Technology
Benefits of a Social Enterprise
The Role of Technology
MODULE 3 - Becoming a Benefit Corporation
Steps for Becoming a Benefit Corporation
Third Party Standards
Annual Benefit Reports
The Role of Directors
Why Investors Like Benefit Corporations
Shareholder Duties
Third Party Standards
Annual Benefit Reports
The Role of Directors
Why Investors Like Benefit Corporations
Shareholder Duties
MODULE 4 - How to Get the B-Lab Certification
What is B-Lab Certification
Differences and Advantages between B-Lab Corps and Benefit Corporations
Certification Process
Impact Assessment Tool
International Adoption
The B Corp Best of the World List
Differences and Advantages between B-Lab Corps and Benefit Corporations
Certification Process
Impact Assessment Tool
International Adoption
The B Corp Best of the World List
MODULE 5 - Strategic Value of Corporate Responsibility
CSR and Social Enterprises
The Business Case for CSR and its Benefits
Creating an Action Plan
Examples of Social Responsibility Strategies
The Business Case for CSR and its Benefits
Creating an Action Plan
Examples of Social Responsibility Strategies
- Quiz at the end of each module.
- Final Quiz and Assignment will take approximately 2 hours.
- Each module together with the readings and quiz completion takes approximately 3-5 hours.
Special features
- The Discussion Board provides direct communication with the training administrator and other participants currently registered for the online course.
- You can do it in 30 days, at your own pace and on any device.
- Save money and time from travelling and accommodation
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