Social entrepreneurship is an innovative approach that combines business principles and social goals to create a positive impact on society and the environment. HP LIFE, Hewlett-Packard's e-learning initiative, offers free training titled “Social entrepreneurship” to help entrepreneurs and professionals understand the key concepts of social entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to launch and run a successful social enterprise.

By taking the HP LIFE “Social Entrepreneurship” course, you will learn how to identify social enterprise opportunities, design sustainable business models, and measure the social and environmental impact of your business.

 Understand the principles of social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is based on a set of key principles that distinguish social enterprises from traditional businesses. HP LIFE's “Social Entrepreneurship” training will help you understand these principles and apply them in the creation and management of your social enterprise. Among the main aspects covered in the training are:

  1. The social mission: Find out how social enterprises put the social mission at the heart of their business model, seeking to solve social or environmental problems while generating income.
  2. Financial Sustainability: Learn how social enterprises combine financial sustainability with their social goals, balancing profitability and social impact.
  3. Impact measurement: Understand the importance of measuring the social and environmental impact of your social enterprise, and discover tools and methods to do so effectively.

 Launch and run a successful social enterprise

HP LIFE's “Social Entrepreneurship” training will guide you through the key steps to launch and run a successful social enterprise, covering aspects such as defining the social mission, designing the business model, financing and impact measurement.

By taking this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to:

  1. Identifying social enterprise opportunities: Learn how to spot social and environmental issues that can be addressed by social enterprise, and assess the market potential for your idea.
  2. Design a sustainable business model: Develop a business model that combines social mission, financial viability and environmental impact, taking into account stakeholder needs and available resources.
  3. Find the right funding: Learn about funding sources specific to social enterprises, such as impact investors, grants and social impact loans, and learn how to prepare a compelling funding request.
  4. Managing and growing your social enterprise: Learn how to manage challenges specific to social enterprises, such as balancing financial and social goals, recruiting and motivating employees, and communicating your impact to stakeholders.

By taking the HP LIFE “Social Entrepreneurship” course, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to create and manage a successful social enterprise and have a positive impact on society and the environment. This training will prepare you to meet the challenges and seize the unique opportunities of social entrepreneurship, allowing you to contribute to a more just and sustainable world while developing your professional career.