Do you feel a strong desire to have a positive impact on the world, but you’re not sure which direction to take?
Here are 4 free online courses that can help you gain clarity:
1. Ticket for Change – Parcours Entrepreneur du Changement (in french)
A powerful introduction to social innovation and the steps needed to turn your intention into action.
It helps you clarify your motivations, identify your unique contribution and discover inspiring stories from changemakers.
2. Les fondements de l’économie sociale et solidaire – UCLouvain (in french)
This MOOC gives you a solid understanding of the key concepts behind the social economy so that you can become an active player in the ecological and social transition.
You’ll learn how social and solidarity organisations transform the economy and respond to contemporary challenges.
3. MOOC on Social and Solidarity Economy – ITC-ILO (in english)
An international course offered by the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ILO).
It covers:
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the values and principles of the Social and Solidarity Economy,
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its role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,
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innovative organisational models,
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inspiring initiatives from around the world.
An excellent complement to the UCLouvain MOOC, especially if you want an international and English-speaking perspective.
4. À la découverte des métiers de la transition écologique, créatrice d’emplois (in french)
A course designed to open your horizons and introduce you to many meaningful jobs that support ecological transition and resilience.
Perfect if you want to align your skills, impact and future.
🌱 To go even further: 3 inspiring resources to help you identify how to act
Shift Your Job (in french)
They created a detailed mapping of the sectors and sub-sectors of the ecological transition.
It offers a clear overview of the impact ecosystem and helps broaden your career options.
👉A real compass for exploring the different fields of action.
Racines de Résilience (in french)
They provide an extensive diagram that shows multiple ways to take action for systemic change.
You’ll find concrete examples of initiatives that build, regenerate, repair, intervene or create new alternatives.
👉 A rich source of inspiration to find your own path.
170 Jobs for a Sustainable Future - United Nations (in french en english)
A very practical tool that links jobs to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
You simply choose the SDG that resonates with you, and a list of related careers appears.
👉 Perfect for finding a professional direction aligned with your values.
