AI for social entrepreneurs
This training initiative is designed for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations who want to better understand AI’s opportunities and challenges. The course combines self-study with interactive workshops, and no prior AI experience is required.
About the course
Do you want to learn how AI can improve your operations?
Starting fall 2025, AI Sweden, in collaboration with MinnaLearn and INCO, will offer the award-winning course "Elements of AI for Business." This is an extension of the popular online course Elements of AI but with more focus on joint discussions on relevant topics and practical experiments. The course is estimated to take about 20 hours over 4 weeks and consists of a combination of self-study and interactive workshops.
All of our Spring sessions are now at capacity. We are currently planning our Fall sessions and will provide updates here soon.
Interested in joining us this Fall?
Aim and objectives
The purpose is to promote social innovation by increasing understanding of AI and knowledge about how new technology can contribute to driving social change and development. During the training, you will participate in AI discussions with colleagues, analyze business perspectives through an AI lens, and prototype solutions with AI tools.
After the training, you will:
- Understand key AI concepts and distinguish between practical AI and science fiction
- Recognize the significance of machine learning techniques
- Understand the underlying techniques of neural networks
- Evaluate predictions and claims about the future of AI
- Understand AI's societal impact: algorithmic bias, AI-generated content, privacy, and employment
Target group
The course is aimed at social entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations.
Contents
- Self-study on selected chapters from "Elements of AI"
- 3 Workshops à 2.5 hours
- Practical experiments with AI in your operations
Practical information
Location
Online
Format
Self-study and three instructor-led workshops
Language
Swedish is the main language but parts will be in English
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or experience with AI is required.
Cost
The course is free and has limited spots.
Planned sessions
Please note: All Spring sessions are now at capacity. We are currently planning our Fall schedule and will share more details here soon.
Group 12:
Kick-off: March 24
Workshop 1: March 31
Workshop 2: April 7
Workshop 3: April 21
Group 13:
Kick-off: March 25
Workshop 1: April 1
Workshop 2: April 8
Workshop 3: April 22
Organized by
AI Sweden facilitates the training in collaboration with MinnaLearn and INCO with support from Google.org.
Elements of AI for Business teaching kit is a collection of content, templates, and tools for a trainer to run a learning program for business developers. MinnaLearn equips teams with the skills to build healthier workplaces where people thrive.
INCO believes bottom-up initiatives work best. Innovative responses often come from those closest to the problem, those who live it daily. These are the actionable, on-the-ground innovations that accelerate change.
Present in over 50 countries globally, we are building a new economy that is green, inclusive, and resilient. Since our founding, we have invested in and continue to support innovative businesses shaping the economy of tomorrow in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, to ensure a better future today and for all.
We believe big things can happen when you don’t shy away from big ideas. We look for nonprofits, social enterprises, and civic entities that understand the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations and are working to address inequities at scale.
We support digital skills training for job seekers, equitable access to capital, and small and medium businesses—particularly in underrepresented communities.
Registration of interest
Contact
If you have any questions about this course, please do not hesitate to contact:
AI for Impact
This course was originally developed as part of the AI for Impact initiative, which explored how AI can support social entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. The initiative included:
The initiative included a talent program, a hackathon for developing AI use cases, and networking activities for social entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations.
The course AI for Social Entrepreneurs remains available.
