L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux from Coursera

Ce premier MOOC vise à poser une définition claire de l'investissement à impact, à vous présenter les acteurs de son écosystème et les différents instruments financiers disponibles.

Dans le 1er module, vous comprendrez ce qu’est l’investissement à impact : le contexte historique et légal de son émergence, ses caractéristiques, ses principaux critères de différenciation, ses acteurs clés, les cibles qu’il vise.

Le 2e module mettra en lumière les entrepreneurs à impact, ceux qui consacrent leur temps, leur énergie et leur créativité à la recherche de solutions nouvelles répondant à des besoins sociaux et/ou environnementaux.

Le 3e module sera dédié aux investisseurs à impact, ceux qui veulent mettre le capital au service du bien commun.

Enfin, le 4e module fera un zoom sur les modalités de financement, en abordant les différents types d’instruments, allant du plus commun au plus spécifique.

A l’issue de ce premier MOOC, vous serez en mesure :

1) D’identifier les caractéristiques et principaux acteurs de l’investissement à impact

2) Si vous êtes entrepreneur, de vous repérer dans l’écosystème vaste et varié des investisseurs à impact, et de choisir les financeurs les plus adaptés à votre projet

3) Si vous êtes investisseur, de reconnaître les caractéristiques fondamentales des entrepreneurs à impact

4) De distinguer les différents instruments de l’investissement à impact et leur utilité pour l’entrepreneur.

What's inside

Syllabus

Qu'est-ce que l'investissement à impact ?

Qu'est-ce que l'investissement à impact ? Quelle définition lui attribuer ? Quels sont les difficultés et les défis majeurs de ce type d'investissement ? Comment distinguer l'investissement à impact des autres formes de finance durable ?

Qui sont les entrepreneurs à impact ?

Qui sont les entrepreneurs à impact ? Qu'est-ce qui les caractérisent et les motivent ? Quelles sont les spécificités des projets qu'ils portent ? Quelles difficultés rencontrent-ils et comment les surmontent-ils ?

Qui sont les investisseurs à impact ?

Qui sont les investisseurs à impact ? Comment déterminent-ils leurs cibles et les identifient-ils ? Selon quelle stratégie et quelles attentes ?

Quelles sont les modalités ?

Quels sont les instruments financiers spécifiques à l'investissement à impact ? Lesquels privilégier selon quels besoins et quelles attentes, du point de vue de l'investisseur ? Quant au point de vue de l'entrepreneur ? Quel accompagnement ces instruments impliquent-ils ? Quel mode de gouvernance adopter ?

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Convient aux francophones

Contient des exemples de cas réels

Fournit une définition claire de l'investissement à impact

Présente les acteurs de l'écosystème de l'investissement à impact

Décrit les différents instruments financiers disponibles pour l'investissement à impact

Explore les modalités de financement pour les entrepreneurs à impact

Reviews summary

Impact investing fundamentals

This course provides a comprehensive overview of impact investing, covering entrepreneurs, investors, and available financing instruments. Students praise its clear content, practical examples, and well-presented material. It's suitable for those seeking to understand and navigate the impact investing ecosystem.

Includes real-world cases and examples

"Muy buen curso, practico y con varios casos de exito."

Well-presented, clear content

"Génial !"

"Passionant !"

"Excellent MOOC, qui traite en profondeur le sujet"

Some material may be outdated

"Le materiel est assez vieux dans un secteur qu'a beaucoup changé ces 5 dernièrs anneés."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux with these activities:

Review impact investing basics

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Begin by refreshing your understanding of the fundamental concepts and definitions in impact investing to ensure a solid foundation for the course.

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Read through course syllabus to review key concepts
Research impact investing definitions and background

Review key concepts of investment

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Reviewing the basics of investment can help you better understand the concepts covered in the course.

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Read a book or article on investment fundamentals.
Take an online quiz or practice questions on investment concepts.

Identify impact entrepreneurs

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Practice identifying and categorizing impact entrepreneurs based on their motivations, project characteristics, and challenges they face.

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Review provided examples of impact entrepreneurs
Conduct independent research to find additional examples
Create a table or list to compare and contrast different examples

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Analyze impact investment instruments

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Engage in exercises that involve analyzing and evaluating different types of impact investment instruments based on their specific features, advantages, and limitations.

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Gather information on various impact investment instruments
Compare and contrast different instruments based on criteria such as risk, return, and impact potential
Create a table or spreadsheet to summarize your findings

Volunteer with an impact organization

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Gain hands-on experience by volunteering with an organization that aligns with your impact investing interests to deepen your understanding and make a tangible contribution.

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Research and identify impact organizations that align with your interests
Contact the organizations and inquire about volunteering opportunities
Actively participate in volunteer activities and contribute your skills
Reflect on your experience and how it relates to impact investing

Attend an impact investing workshop

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Seek out and participate in workshops or events specifically focused on impact investing to enhance your knowledge and connect with experts in the field.

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Research and identify relevant workshops
Register for the workshop and prepare in advance
Actively participate in the workshop, take notes, and ask questions
Follow up with any connections made during the workshop

Career center

Learners who complete L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Investment Analyst

An Investment Analyst plays a key role in the investment process. They conduct the research to recommend suitable investments that align with their clients' objectives. This course, L'investissement à impact : les fondamentaux, can help Investment Analysts broaden their knowledge of impact investing and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in this growing field.

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Portfolio Manager

A Portfolio Manager is responsible for making investment decisions for their clients. They must have a strong understanding of the financial markets and be able to make sound investment decisions. This course can help Portfolio Managers learn about impact investing and how to incorporate it into their portfolios.

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Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor provides financial advice to individuals and families. They help clients achieve their financial goals by recommending suitable investments. This course can help Financial Advisors learn about impact investing and how to incorporate it into their practice.

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Impact Investor

An Impact Investor is someone who invests with the intention of generating a positive social or environmental impact. This course can help Impact Investors learn about the different types of impact investments and how to evaluate their impact.

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Sustainability Analyst

A Sustainability Analyst is responsible for assessing the sustainability of companies and investments. They must have a strong understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This course can help Sustainability Analysts learn about impact investing and how to incorporate it into their work.

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ESG Analyst

An ESG Analyst is responsible for analyzing the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of companies. They must have a strong understanding of ESG issues and be able to evaluate companies' performance in these areas. This course can help ESG Analysts learn about impact investing and how to incorporate it into their work.

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Venture Capitalist

A Venture Capitalist invests in early-stage companies with high growth potential. They must have a strong understanding of the venture capital industry and be able to identify promising investment opportunities. This course may be useful for Venture Capitalists who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Private Equity Investor

A Private Equity Investor invests in private companies with the goal of generating a profit. They must have a strong understanding of the private equity industry and be able to identify promising investment opportunities. This course may be useful for Private Equity Investors who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Investment Banker

An Investment Banker provides financial advice to companies and governments. They help clients raise capital and make strategic decisions. This course may be useful for Investment Bankers who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Corporate Finance Analyst

A Corporate Finance Analyst is responsible for analyzing the financial performance of companies. They must have a strong understanding of accounting and finance. This course may be useful for Corporate Finance Analysts who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Financial Risk Manager

A Financial Risk Manager is responsible for identifying and managing financial risks. They must have a strong understanding of risk management and financial markets. This course may be useful for Financial Risk Managers who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Actuary

An Actuary is responsible for assessing the financial risks of insurance companies. They must have a strong understanding of mathematics and statistics. This course may be useful for Actuaries who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Data Analyst

A Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They must have a strong understanding of statistics and data analysis techniques. This course may be useful for Data Analysts who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. They must have a strong understanding of computer science and software engineering principles. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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Marketing Manager

A Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns. They must have a strong understanding of marketing principles and techniques. This course may be useful for Marketing Managers who are interested in learning about impact investing.

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