Name: Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation
Brand: University of Cape Town
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.8 (612 reviews)

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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

May 5, 2020

It was important in helping students navigate through their ideas through problem-solving and critical thinking skills amongst others. It also broaden ideas to impacting change in the world.

Oct 19, 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 Ellen D

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Jun 28, 2020

The "reflecting" videos at the end of each week were not very helpful. Its not particularly engaging to watch a group discussion. I think this could have been made more interesting. But I like the assessments.

By Charlene M

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Apr 12, 2024

The peer reviews delay the completion of the course

By Georgey K B

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Jun 17, 2020

Too much hefty. But whats being taught is perfect

By Chanpreet S M

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May 27, 2020

Teachers are not so engaging. Material is fine

By Juan J C

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Jul 25, 2020

too cofused on RLabs

By Mariel O

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Jun 12, 2023

The course was ok.

By Oliver S

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May 11, 2020

Very basic content, Not particularly interesting or well presented material.

By SAYED A K H

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Jul 22, 2024

The course is perfect but I am so sad about one of their strategy which is transferring the grading of assignments to other learner . And I finished all courses but has not received my certificate due to being graded for fourth last assignment and I have to wait for an angle come and grade my assignment , the waiting duration has not any deadline