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About the Course

This course 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. 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....

Top reviews

SL

Aug 6, 2020

A very useful and inspiring course that really motivates you to make a difference. I learnt so many new skills and ways of thinking about problems. Would highly recommend to anyone.

BC

Oct 20, 2025

A very insightful course I’d highly recommend it to anyone on their social entrepreneurship journey who feels stuck. It’s the perfect refresher to reignite your passion and deepen your knowledge.

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By Vijay G

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Nov 19, 2018

absolutely amazing course. I AM OVERWHELMED. THIS IS A EMOTIONAL MOMENT FOR ME. THANK U.

By Miguel A C R

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Sep 9, 2018

Is a really interesting course and very helpful to start your social innovation journey!

By Deesamer Y

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Apr 21, 2020

I love this course. The professors and RLab participants are very inspirational for me.

By Cristina C

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Nov 29, 2016

Excellent course for anyone interested in social innovation and generating novel ideas.

By Kartikeya B

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Jul 16, 2021

A amazing educational jourrney is unfolded through this course and I enjoyed it a lot

By Shaikh M A

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Jun 21, 2022

This was an awesome course and has opened up new avenues of Social Innovation for me.

By ASHUTOSH S

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Jun 7, 2021

it was an osm course learnt lots of new things contents and quizes are well organized

By Igor K

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Dec 8, 2020

Good course. A lot of interesting ideas, which might be useful in life and business.

By Lindokuhle S

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Oct 4, 2020

Great introductory course! Allows you to put some of the key principles to practice.

By Anthea P

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Oct 17, 2022

I have learned a lot in this course. I'm implementing these tools in my daily live

By Arooj A

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Dec 15, 2020

Very nice course. After the course I feel great energy and positive changes in me.

By Onur Ç

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Oct 7, 2020

This course really did a lot for me. I am grateful to the University of Cape Town.

By Simileoluwa A

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Oct 2, 2020

Course was relatable, intense yet simple in presentation.

I really enjoyed myself.

By abhishek a

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May 29, 2020

Impressive the way this mooc was designed and explained in depth all the concepts.

By Mohammed A

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Aug 9, 2020

I have really loved the course and the instructors. It helps you to think deeper.

By Peter L

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Nov 11, 2020

Excellent course = I learned a lot more from this course than I thought possible

By Lekaota D L

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Jul 1, 2020

This course has given me practical tools to set up my social innovation project.

By ADITYA J

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May 21, 2020

Nicest course I have ever done. It made me a critical as well as social thinker.

By Duong D Q D

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May 15, 2020

Great to know more about the world around and understand about social innovation

By Tony S

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Sep 13, 2020

I enjoyed this course. It will contribute to the changes I will make! Thank you

By Maria M

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Aug 25, 2020

Excellent course! Very useful as I just have started a social business journey.

By Praveen K

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Jun 29, 2020

Its great course to start your journey as a social innovator and a changemaker!

By Thembisile N

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Oct 23, 2023

It is a great Course and I am continues with other that are associated with it

By Tendai M

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May 2, 2022

This course has helped me implement what I have learnt. It was very practical