The Center for Social Impact Strategy provides a number of hybrid executive programs, each aimed to train and support working professionals in creating a greater impact through their work.
The Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy is our most rigorous flagship program. Taking place over 8 months, students leave the program with the tools, community, and confidence needed to effectively drive social change in their communities and work. Graduates receive a Certificate from the University of Pennsylvania and are eligible to complete the Master of Science (MS) in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) in an accelerated format.
An intensive program designed to support people with big ideas. The Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy is an 8-month online and in-person certification from the University of Pennsylvania for leaders and innovators working to make an impact.
Over eight months, students take six online classes, join group discussions, and visit Penn’s campus for an in-person summit to learn new mindsets and approaches to creative program solving with design thinking. We cover much ground, training you with 50+ tools to think strategically and creatively.
We work with leading organizations to create customized Executive Programs that specialize in unique and nuanced impact areas. Below are a few of our partner programs. If your organization is interested in partnering and co-creating a learning program, please email us.
A five-month online and in-person executive program designed to help changemakers advance their digital media strategies
Who is it for: Mission-driven leaders, activists, tech and media professionals working at the intersection of digital media and social change
The Executive Program in Digital Media for Social Impact (DMSI) combines training from scholars and practitioners at the forefront of today’s media landscape with action-oriented tools and frameworks to help you think strategically and creatively.
An innovative five-month executive program that combines rigorous training in design with strategy tools for social impact.
Who is it for: Design professionals who want to utilize their skill set for positive change but aren’t sure where to start or professionals working in mission-driven organizations but need design tools to achieve their goals
