Evidence-Based Impact: Making a Real Difference
This course is part of Making a Difference.
This interdisciplinary course equips you with practical tools from economics, public health, behavioral science, and other fields to achieve meaningful social impact. The first part of the Making a Difference program focuses on foundational concepts in cost-effectiveness, measurement, and evaluation. Students learn to apply evidence-based approaches to address global challenges like poverty, preventable diseases, and animal welfare. The course combines theoretical frameworks with actionable opportunities, helping participants make informed decisions about how to contribute effectively to causes they care about, from daily choices to career decisions.
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What you'll learn
Master analytical tools for evaluating social impact effectiveness
Develop frameworks for prioritizing different impact opportunities
Apply evidence-based approaches to decision making
Identify concrete ways to contribute to promising cause areas
Understand ethical considerations in social impact work
Utilize interdisciplinary insights for solving global challenges
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to evidence-based approaches for creating positive social change. Students learn practical tools for evaluating and measuring impact across various domains including public health, economics, and social welfare. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and decision-making frameworks that help participants identify and pursue high-impact opportunities. Through case studies and practical examples, students explore how to apply analytical tools to real-world challenges and make informed choices about contributing to meaningful causes.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Making a Difference
Instructors
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AI Security Expert and Humanitarian Technology Leader
Sella Nevo currently serves as the director of the RAND Corporation's Meselson Center, where he focuses on reducing risks from biological threats and emerging technologies. His diverse career includes leading the Karmel group at Google Research, where he developed the Google Flood Forecasting Initiative for global flood warnings. As a Venture Partner at Firstime VC, he supports climate technology startups, while also serving on the advisory board of ALLFED (Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters). His academic contributions include teaching Applied Ethics and Information Security at Tel Aviv University, and he co-founded an impact-focused career advising nonprofit. His expertise spans machine learning research, global development, policy, biosecurity, and environmental technology, demonstrating his commitment to leveraging technology for humanitarian causes and social impact
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Award-Winning Technology Leader and Ethics Educator
Dan Lahav serves as Co-Founder and CEO of Pattern Labs, focusing on securing advanced technology, while also co-founding Impact Focused Education to promote high-impact work education. His achievements include co-creating and teaching Applied Ethics courses at Tel Aviv University, where he received the "Outstanding Lecturer Award" three times. His technical accomplishments include co-authoring an AI paper featured on Nature's cover and winning IBM's Outstanding Technical Achievement Award. As a debater, he holds the record for highest-ranked non-native English speaker at the World Universities Debating Championship, where he was named Best Speaker of The World. Through his work at Pattern Labs and Impact Focused Education, he continues to bridge the gap between technology innovation and ethical implementation while fostering educational initiatives for large-scale social impact.
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