Government Pavilion, C/ Padre Herrera s/n
Post Office Box 456
38200, San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Spain
Switchboard Tel.: (+34) 922 31 90 00
Hours: Mon, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Innovation Managers for Third Sector Entities
Innovation Managers for Third Sector Entities
Overview
- To understand and analyze the fundamentals of innovation applied to the third sector and the social economy, as well as the organizational reality and environment of social entities, identifying needs, opportunities for improvement and priority areas of intervention.
- Design and plan innovative projects aligned with the mission and strategy of the entities, incorporating diagnostic tools, planning methodologies, measurement of results and social impact adapted to the context of the third sector.
- Develop key personal and relational skills to drive innovation processes in organizations, addressing resistance to change, strengthening interpersonal communication skills and applying self-care strategies that promote the sustainability of transformation processes.
You will need to register on the website of Santander Open Academy to qualify for the free rate.
Once it has been verified that you have registered for the call in Santander, your registration will be confirmed on the Microcredential.
Academic program
Innovation in the third sector
- Concept and typologies of innovation (social, organizational, digital and process).
- Current challenges of the third sector: sustainability, professionalization and transformation.
- Innovative culture and transformative leadership.
Diagnosis and detection of opportunities for third sector entities
- Internal and external analysis of the entity.
- Identifying needs and areas for improvement.
- Strategic analysis tools applied to social entities.
Design and planning of innovative projects for the third sector
- Formulation of innovation projects.
- Planning, scheduling, and resource management.
- Measuring results and social impact.
Financing in the social economy
- General framework for financing in the social economy
- Diversification of funding sources
- Economic sustainability of innovation
People as the key to the innovation process
- Resistance to change and coping with barriers
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Self-care strategies in the innovation process
- Lectures/expository method
- Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio, etc.
- Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
- Assessment: written tests, oral tests, practical tests, …
- Tutoring: instruction period in which teachers and students interact with the aim of reviewing and discussing materials and topics presented in class.
The online sessions will be synchronous at the scheduled time. However, the sessions will be recorded and can be viewed later.
General information
Credits: 3 ECTS
Duration: 11/16/2026 to 12/20/2026
Teaching modality: On-line
Location: Virtual campus of the University of La Laguna
Valued at: €65.25
Discounted rate for Santander Microcredentials Scholarships 2026 II Edition.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
Teaching staff
