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Online Diploma on Social Entrepreneurship


Description
This course was developed by CSE and the content was supervised by Nikos Avlonas, who is a well known global sustainability expert who has taught more than 5,000 professionals and author of the book "Practical Sustainability Strategies" in coordination with CSE. The course's philosophy is to provide you a step-by-step introduction to social entrepreneurship and benefit corporations, providing unique knowledge in a simple and practical way.
Content
  • Welcome!
  • Your Profile
  • Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 1)
  • Guidance on the Different Modules and How to Maximize Learning (Part 2)
  • Key Terms for Understanding Corporate Sustainability (Glossary)
  • MODULE 1 - INTRODUCTION
  • Module 1 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 1
  • What is Social Entrepreneur?
  • What is Social Entrepreneur? (2)
  • What is Social Entrepreneur? (3)
  • Common Characteristics of Social Entrepreneur?
  • What is Social Entrepreneurship?
  • What is Social Entrepreneurship? (2)
  • What is a Benefit Corporation
  • Historical Development
  • Differences from Traditional Corporations
  • Local and Global Examples - Italy
  • Local and Global Examples - Australia
  • Local and Global Examples - Australia (2)
  • Local and Global Examples - Australia (3)
  • Local and Global Examples - USA
  • Case Study: YOUTHWORX
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • MODULE 2 - PROVISIONS AND BENEFITS OF A BENEFIT CORPORATION
  • Module 2 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 2
  • Provisions of Benefit Corporations
  • Provisions - Purpose
  • Provisions - Accountability
  • Provisions - Transparency
  • Provisions - Right of Action
  • Provisions - Change of Control/Purpose/Structure
  • Benefits of a Social Enterprise
  • Case Studies: Social Enterprises Around the World
  • How Technology Powers Social Innovation (Examples)
  • The Role of Technology in Social Entrepreneurship
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • MODULE 3 - BECOMING A BENEFIT CORPORATION
  • Module 3 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 3
  • Steps for Becoming a Benefit Corporation
  • Step 1: Analyze the Taxation of you Business
  • Step 2: Analyze any Special Legal Requirements
  • Step 3: Choose your State of Incorporation
  • Step 4: Governance Requirements
  • Step 5: Due Diligence Review
  • Third Party Standard - How to Choose
  • Third Party Standard - Examples of Standards
  • Annual Benefit Report
  • Annual Benefit Report - Content
  • Annual Benefit Report - Examples
  • Role of Directors
  • Why Investors Like Benefit Corporations
  • Shareholder Duties
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • MODULE 4 - HOW TO GET THE B LAB CERTIFICATION
  • Module 4 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 4
  • What is B-Lab Certification?
  • Differences Between Certified B Corps and Benefit Corporations
  • Advantages & Disadvantages
  • Benefits of B-Lab Certification
  • Certification Process
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 1 Assess
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 1 Assess (2)
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 1 Assess (3)
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 1 Assess (4)
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 2 Compare
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 3 Improve
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 3 Improve (2)
  • B Corp Impact Assessment Tool - Step 3 Improve - NotoGroup Case Study
  • Cas Study: Patagonia
  • Case Study: Ben & Jerry's
  • Case Study: Etsy
  • International Adoption
  • VIDEO: 1st BMW Foundation Latin American Impact Session
  • VIDEO: B the Change Australia
  • The B Corp Best of the World List
  • MODULE 5 - STRATEGIC VALUE OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
  • Module 5 Objectives
  • Suggested Reading Module 5
  • CSR and Social Enterprises
  • Social Responsibility: What is and What isn't
  • The Business Case for CSR and its Benefits
  • Creating an Action Plan
  • Creating an Action Plan - Developing a Vision (Example)
  • Examples of SR Strategies - Voluntary Hazard Elimination
  • Case Study: Singapore Airport Noise Management
  • Examples of SR Strategies - Community Development
  • Case Study: Sony Global Community Engagement
  • Examples of SR Strategies - Philanthropy
  • Case Study: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
  • Examples of SR Strategies - Creating Shared Value
  • Case Study: Nestle Global
  • Examples of SR Strategies - Social Education and Awareness
  • Case Study: PNB Paribas Social Responsible Investment
  • FINAL QUIZ AND ASSIGNMENT
  • Final Quiz
  • FInal Assignment - Question 1
  • FInal Assignment - Question 2
  • REFER & WIN
  • Refer & Win
  • GET MORE SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE ON SUSTAINABILITY
  • Get more specialized knowledge on Sustainability
  • COURSE EVALUATION
  • Course Evaluation
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed