Jessica Jackley, an instructor at Philanthropy University, and Laura Tyson, Director of the Institute for Business and Social Impact at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, certified that Maria Olshanskaya successfully completed the 6-week online course on Global Social Entrepreneurship. The course provided an overview on starting and developing a social venture, covering topics such as market analysis, business structures, management and growth strategies, and exit strategies. Philanthropy University does not offer degrees or academic credits for its courses.