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About this course
A company’s stated purpose matters only if it connects with what the business does. This social-impact elective examines the relationship between values, operations and the effects an organisation wants to create.
Goldman Sachs guides learners through identifying important values, considering stakeholders and using tools to embed responsibility into business processes. Measuring impact is part of the discussion.
| Official course | Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women |
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| Created by | Goldman Sachs |
| Platform | Coursera |
| Level / language | Mixed level / English |
| Estimated study time | 3 hours (Coursera estimate) |
| Format | 1 module; see the published syllabus for activities |
| Access | Learning content free; account needed |
| Certificate | No certificate offered for this course |
Skills you’ll gain
- Stakeholder awareness
- Purpose and values
- Social-impact planning
WikiFree recommends this for entrepreneurs who want a more concrete way to connect purpose with decisions. It can also complement a leadership course when a vision statement needs to become observable practice.
In your notes, separate an intention from evidence of an effect. A statement of purpose can explain direction, while an impact measure helps examine whether activities contribute to that direction. The course is a short planning resource rather than an independent assessment of a company’s impact.
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Frequently asked questions
Does social impact mean donating money only?
The syllabus considers values, stakeholders and core business processes, so its scope is broader than charitable donations.
Independent WikiFree overview based on the official syllabus and access information, reviewed 20 October 2026.
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