The impact genius
onLINE SCHOOL

Welcome to the Impact Genius Online School, where future leaders and innovators are nurtured.

Our online platform offers courses designed to empower middle school, high school, university students, and young professionals. Here, you’ll find the tools you need to excel, whether or not you're attending our in-person conferences.

A Pioneering Framework for success, impact, Leadership, and innovation.

LIFE DESIGN

Design your life for success, impact, leadership, resilience, and innovation. From college to career, learn how to build your online presence, navigate college and job applications, gain lifelong financial independence, build resilience, how to be your own life coach, how to cultivate a mindset to thrive, and much more.

ENTREPENEURSHIP

Entrepeneurship is also one of the key paths to gaining financial independence, as well as designing a unique path to social impact. Learn everything you need about how to become an entrepeneur, how to lead a product, idea or company to worldwide success. Developed by Stanford GSB and Harvard HKS certified educators. This track culminates into a real-world Silicon Valley Venture Capitaist startup pitch during our Accelerator.

LEADERSHIP

Gain the knowledge, skills, and mindset you need to become an influential, impactful leader in academic and professional environments. From leadership qualities, to inter-personal efficacy to communication skills like public speaking, negotiation & writing, to cognitive skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and navigating ambiguity.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

This is part of our flagship curriculum. AI education is becoming increasingly critical, as the world shifts into an AI-driven economy. Learn the fundemantals of Artificial Intelligence, and how computers learn. Understand what is Human-Centered AI, and how AI policy is shaped and managed globally. Designed in collaboration with technology experts, Stanford certified educators, and ex. Microsoct employees.

DESIGN THINKING

Innovation is the most sought after quality at every company, workplace, and school today. Did you know that the art of innovation and creativity can be learned? Dive into our design thinking curriculum, taught by Stanford educators, and discover how to apply design thinking to solve any problem in life, college, and career.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Apply AI, Coding, and ML towards social good. Learn all about Machine Learning Algorithms, Programminc with Python, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Recommendation Systems, Object Recognition, and Generative AI. This comprehensive curriculum culminates into a hands-on accelerator where students build an innovative mentor-led AI project to solve a real world problem contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

IMPACT THEORY

"Impact" is a word we hear almost everyday, on TV, at school, and at work. However, who decides what is "positive" impact? How do we create it, and how do we measure it? This is a foundational curriculum component that sets Impact Genius apart.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS

A world-leading curriculum developed in collaboration with real United Nations experts and staff. Understand the fundamentals of global affairs, how global policy is shaped, the dynamics of international cooperation, how decisions are made at the United Nations, and how Sustainable Development Goals attainment is being driven and monitored. Learn how you can be an active player in driving global good through a career in international relations, or through engaging with the UN.

Explore Our Online Courses:

Impact Genius: Design Your Life for Success & Impact

Description: Introduce yourself to the Impact Genius Philosophy, and learn to design your life using our Leadership & Innovation Framework.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 3-5 Hours
Advantages: According to a Gallup poll, only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. This course helps improve engagement by focusing on life design, which ultimately impacts job satisfaction.

Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals

Description: Acquire foundational knowledge and skills to become an effective leader for positive change.
Audience: Those looking to assume leadership roles
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: The Center for Creative Leadership has found that organizations with strong leadership have a 13% stronger business performance. This course prepares you to contribute to that metric.

Leadership Masterclass 201: Public Speaking for Impact & Influence

Description: Hone your public speaking skills to influence and lead effectively.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals
Advantages: According to Forbes, public speaking is a critical skill for leaders, often cited as a key factor in career advancement.

Leadership Masterclass 202: Emotional Intelligence, Inter-personal Efficacy, and Influencing Without Authority

Description: Learn to harness emotional intelligence for improving interpersonal relationships and wielding influence without positional authority.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals
Advantages: A CareerBuilder Survey found that 71% of employers value emotional intelligence over IQ. This course helps you leverage emotional intelligence for career advancement.

Leadership Masterclass 203: Negotiation & Influence

Description: Build expertise in negotiation tactics and strategies to exert influence effectively.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals
Advantages: A study from Harvard Law School found that negotiation skills are a key asset in career development, often leading to better job offers and contracts.

Leadership Masterclass 204: Critical Thinking, Decision Making

Description: Gain practical skills in critical thinking and decision-making.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals
Advantages: The Wall Street Journal reports that 89% of executives value critical thinking as an essential skill, often influencing hiring and promotion decisions.

Leadership Capstone 205: Leadership & Empathy in Action

Description: Dive deeper into the intersection of leadership and empathy, learning how to turn empathic insights into actionable strategies.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: Leadership for Impact 101: Fundamentals
Advantages: Businessolver’s Empathy Index Report states that 80% of employees would switch to a more empathetic employer. This course will prepare you to be such a leader.

Design Thinking Masterclass

Description: Learn design thinking strategies to be an effective problem solver across various industries.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 4-5 Hours
Advantages: According to a PwC report, 77% of CEOs say that creativity and design thinking are top skills they seek in a future workforce.

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals

Description: Understand the basics of entrepreneurship, moving from idea conception to execution.
Audience: Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: A Kauffman report states that startups contribute significantly to job creation. This course equips you to participate in that economic contribution.

Product Management Fundamentals

Description: Explore product development from conception to market.
Audience: Aspiring product managers and designers
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Advantages: According to Glassdoor, Product Manager is one of the top 5 best jobs in the U.S. based on job satisfaction, salary, and growth opportunities.

Communicating for Impact: Masterclass

Description: Enhance your skills in public speaking, debate, negotiation, and writing.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Advantages: The National Association of Colleges and Employers lists communication skills as the most sought-after by employers.

Building Your Digital Presence

Description: Learn strategies for enhancing your online profile for academic and professional success.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Advantages: According to a CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers use social media to screen candidates. Mastering digital presence can give you a competitive edge.

College Prep: Building your college resume & applications

Description: Prepare for college applications by building a compelling resume and making informed decisions on your major.
Audience: Middle School & High School
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Advantages: The National Association for College Admission Counseling reported that grades, academic rigor, and test scores are the top factors for college admission. This course helps you optimize these factors.

Social Impact Strategy: Theory to Action

Description: Learn to make meaningful contributions through social entrepreneurship and projects.
Audience: Social impact enthusiasts
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: A report from The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship states that social enterprises have a 25-75% higher likelihood of meeting their impact targets compared to traditional businesses.

Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals 101: Masterclass

Description: Gain a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its applications.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: According to the World Economic Forum, AI and Machine Learning are among the top 10 skills for 2023. This course prepares you for this future demand.

Human-Centered AI

Description: Understand how to make AI solutions that are people-centric.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 3-4 Hours
Advantages: Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence states that human-centered AI has the potential to drive revenues by up to 5.6 trillion dollars.

Data Science Fundamentals 101

Description: Dive into data science concepts and techniques.
Audience: All
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: A study from the University of British Columbia showed that companies using data-driven decision-making had output and productivity 5-6% higher than competitors.

Machine Learning for Social Impact 201, 301, 401

Description: Learn how machine learning can address social issues.
Audience: Those with prior knowledge in AI, Data Science, and Python
Prerequisites: AI Fundamentals, Data Science Fundamentals, Coding with Python
Advantages: A McKinsey & Company report states that AI could contribute up to $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. This course trains you to capture part of this economic gain while also contributing to social good.

Coding with Python

Description: Acquire the fundamentals of programming using Python.
Audience: Beginners
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: According to Stack Overflow's Developer Survey, Python is one of the most loved and wanted languages, with an average salary of around $76K per year for developers in the U.S.

Global Affairs Masterclass

Description: Gain insights into international challenges and opportunities.
Audience: Those interested in global affairs
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that jobs in international relations are projected to grow by 7% from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.

Introduction to the United Nations: 101

Description: Understand the UN's role in international politics and humanitarian work.
Audience: Those interested in international relations
Prerequisites: None
Advantages: According to a survey from the United Nations Association of the USA, 88% of employers view international experience as important for employment.

United Nations Deep Dive: 202, 203, 204, 205, 206

Description: In-depth courses on various UN bodies and functions.
Audience: Those entering the Global Affairs Track
Prerequisites: Introduction to the UN
Duration: 1-2 Hours for each course
Advantages: Foreign Policy magazine states that a deep understanding of international institutions like the UN can give you an edge in the increasingly competitive field of international relations.

How to Create an Accurate Simulation of the United Nations

Description: Learn to participate in, and create, a realistic simulation of the UN.
Audience: Those entering the Global Affairs Track
Prerequisites: Intro to the UN and UN Deep Dives
Advantages: According to a study published in Simulation & Gaming, participants in UN simulations gained a 32% increase in factual knowledge and a 25% increase in negotiation skills.

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The time to invest in your future is now. Whether you are a student, a parent, or a young professional, the Impact Genius Online School is your platform for growth and excellence. Join us today and start your journey towards success and meaningful impact.

A Framework for Leadership, and innovation.

The blocks below showcase our impact pathways. They are offered throughout all our programs, and serve as the building blocks, upon which our Impact Pathways, or areas of specialization are built.