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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation by University of Cape Town

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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...
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    SA

    Jul 2, 2020

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    This course was great! I learned a lot through discussion and project submissions. I have not only learned how to create change in my community but I have taken the first steps to make it a reality.

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    Jun 4, 2020

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    This was an inspiring course. I enjoyed applying Design Theory to an idea I had been pondering for years. I was able to refine my idea in order to share it with others and explore its feasibility.

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    May 18, 2020

    This course has unpacked the foundational themes and topics needed to get you excited to think creatively about social change either your own or other business ideas.

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    Jun 1, 2020

    This is a good online course I have ever enrolled! This course provided me an overview concept of social innovation and ways to design social impact-related project.

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    Feb 4, 2019

    I not only enjoyed the course but was challenged to broaden my thinking and ask more questions. This is a real resource for every social entrepreneur or change maker

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    Sep 19, 2019

    This course is planned really well and it helped me in getting out of my comfort zone. It has taught me the necessary skills required to create impact on societies.

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    By Ariel V

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    Jun 28, 2020

    This course is eye-opening. It doesn't matter whether you are a social innovator or not. The information provided here will sure serve for l kind of entrepreneurs.

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    Mar 17, 2021

    This Course has helped me to broaden my thinking in making a change within my community and work environment. I am forever grateful for coming across this course!

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    Jul 25, 2020

    It's really encouraging my interests to do my best for an impactful change in society.very thankful to the professors, university, and RLabs team for this course.

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    Jan 23, 2017

    A well presented course. It allowed me to dig deeper into some Social challenges that are close to my heart, and gave me tools to start addressing the challenges.

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    Jul 13, 2020

    Very well planned, collaborative and informative. Wish I could meet the Rlabs team one day! Thank you for the University of Cape Town to bring this to Coursera

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    By Andhika W S

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    May 22, 2020

    I like how they interactively create the materials for all of us. The quizzes are quite challenging week by week. I like it and this is really innovative lesson.

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    May 15, 2020

    It was a very good course and explaining how social innovation can bring change in the society and tools needed to increase the productivity of social innovation

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    Sep 26, 2016

    It cover many important aspects of innoation in social works, however the extra reading is not enough to deliver the know how behind the concepts and approaches.

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    By Cuan W

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    Sep 4, 2016

    A great course - well presented - with practical applications and insights that can be applied to the learner's own situation and context. Well worth the effort!

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    Apr 25, 2022

    I thoroughly enjoyed this course, as it forces one to think of currently readily available resources needed to solve community issues. Thinking-out-of-the-box.

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    By Yogi H C

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    Dec 16, 2020

    An inspiring course. Materials are relatable and easy to digest. Quizzes are helping in challenging our knowledge. The peer assignment is also a wonderful tasks

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    By Matilde M

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    Oct 27, 2020

    The best course on Social Innovation I've had the pleasure to be a part of. Thank you so much for your dedication, knowledge and contribution to a better world!

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    By Sandra A

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    Jan 24, 2018

    Excellent Course! The weekly courses are organized perfectly and the assignments really challenge you to think, get out there and connect with your community.

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    By Amit D

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    Apr 11, 2021

    It is indeed an excellent Course which I thoroughly enjoyed and would like my loved ones to also undertake the journey to become an effective 'Changemaker'

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    By Christopher S

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    Oct 5, 2020

    A very impactful, outcomes-driven course with great potential for growth in local communities. The global context of the course participants is refreshing.

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    By Lablonde K

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    Apr 11, 2020

    This course was very helpful and innovative. It made me think out of the box and came up with the idea that can change people's lives and make a difference

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    By Emmanuel N

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    Sep 16, 2018

    Great course. Clear information and good resources. The syllabus could be improved in the last week, regarding business models for this types of projects.

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    Apr 20, 2020

    I really liked this course and I think I have been able to learn the most important things about the essentials of social innovation. Thank you so much.

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    By Terry C

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    Feb 10, 2018

    Excellent course! Instructors, RLabs case study, assignments and interactions with peers! A great introduction to social innovation in a fun and intere

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    By Tasanna K

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    Apr 19, 2019

    I would recommend anyone who is interested in making a real change and difference in their country to take this course..Very inspiring and motivating!

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    By Amitabh S

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    Jul 14, 2020

    Brilliant course, helped me look inside for answers to make a social impact rather than any external factors. Well thought off & well taught course.

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