Program Overview
The global certificate program provides the critical knowledge, skills and tools needed to seed, accelerate and scale entrepreneurial practice in education.
The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education debuts its acclaimed education entrepreneurship curriculum on a global scale through a new Education Entrepreneurship & Innovation Certificate Program.
Our immersive in-person bootcamps, complemented with online modules, bring together industry leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, investors and practitioners to create leading-edge solutions in education.
PENN GSE Facts
- Top ranked by U.S. News and World Report
- 70% of Faculty are involved in international initiatives
- World leader in Education Innovation
- Home of the world’s first Education Entrepreneurship Masters Program (now in its 6th year)
- Hosts the most prestigious and well-funded education business plan competition
Program Benefits
- Earn a premier certificate from the University of Pennsylvania in Education Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Gain access to a Penn global network of key players in the Education Entrepreneurship Landscape
- Join an immersive community of practice that includes educators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, investors and researchers
Who Should Apply?
Individuals and teams with an idea or solution for addressing a critical problem in education. Participants can include:
- Education Leaders*
- Entrepreneurs in Education
- Education Funders and Investors
- Corporate and Nonprofit Leaders
*Includes: School CEOs and founders, administrative leadership teams, classroom teachers, and faculty.
Curriculum Overview
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand the education and technology innovation landscape
- Foster a team culture of innovation
- Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset
- Use learning engineering to build and test new models
- Create conditions which accelerate program/service/product innovation
- Connect research to practice to drive creativity and imagination
LEARNING PRODUCTS
- Global landscape market map
- Innovation assessment for organizations
- Entrepreneurial mindset profiles for teams and individuals
- Blueprints for a new venture, program, service, or product
- Logic models, driver diagrams, persona profiles, and journey maps
What Can I Expect to Learn?
Education Entrepreneurs
- Leverage global networks of industry leaders and investors
- Gain competitive advantage by understanding the education landscape and marketplace
Organizational Leaders
- Ignite your team’s imagination, cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, and create a culture of innovation
- Use learning sciences to build organizational capacity and agility
Funders and Investors
- Explore the landscape of global education, innovation, and investment
- Understand the culture of education and learning organizations
Education Leaders
- Define a critical problem and develop an impact model to inspire change
- Use global trends and opportunities in education to transform teaching and learning
Sample Module
Overview
Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile
Objective: In this module, learners will be able to reflect, assess and understand their Entrepreneurial Mindset
Duration: 4 Hours
Preliminary Work: Pre-readings; Complete the EMP
Description
What are the connections between Entrepreneurship and
leadership, specifically in education? How does one’s
mindset(s) inform this process? Learners will explore their
role as entrepreneurial leaders, gain clarity about their own mindsets as well as their organizations’ and engage in
simulations and activities that get at the heart of leading
entrepreneurially.
Activities & Tools
- Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile (EMP)
- Leadership Case Studies
- Leadership Simulations
Faculty, Partners and Instructors
Led by renowned Penn instructors and industry experts, the program blends expertise, research, and practice from the Schools of Education, Business, Design and Engineering.
In addition, our global network of industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs share their journey stories.
University of Pennsylvania Courses (Sample)
DESIGN THINKING INNOVATION LABS
Instructor: Sarah Rottenberg
PENN DESIGN
DIGITAL INNOVATION & LEARNING
Instructor: Dr. Betty Chandy
PENN GSE CATALYST
EDUCATION & WORKFORCE INNOVATION
Instructor: Dr. Michael Golden
PENN GSE CATALYST
MARKETING FOR EDUCATION ENTREPRENEURS
Instructor: Igor Kouzine
PENN GSE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION
Instructor: Rachel Pacheco
PENN WHARTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION
Instructor: Dr. Gad Allon
PENN WHARTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATION
Instructor: Dr. Peter Eckel
PENN GSE HIGHER EDUCATION
RESEARCH TO PRACTICE
Instructor: Dr. Sharon Ravitch
PENN GSE RESEARCH & TEACHING
LEARNING & CURRICULUM INNOVATION
Instructor: Dr. Zachary Herrmann
PENN GSE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY IN EDUCATION
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Babin
PENN ENGINEERING
