Understand the process before you apply.
Each LSSE pathway has a clear procedure. Some applications are simple registrations. Others require eligibility review, assessment evidence, organisational scoping or consultation.
The LSSE application procedure ensures that each applicant enters the correct pathway and receives the right guidance before payment, assessment, membership approval or programme onboarding.
Different routes have different requirements. Applicants should review the process below before submitting a form.
For applicants applying to:
Short Courses;
Certificate Programmes;
ESG Programmes;
selected Executive Education programmes;
cooperative leadership programmes;
fundraising and grant-readiness programmes;
impact reporting certificates.
Typical Process
Create your LSSE profile.
Select your programme.
Complete the programme application or registration form.
Confirm your payment route.
Proceed to payment or invoice request.
Receive joining instructions and onboarding information.
Best for
Individuals who already know the programme they want to join.
For applicants applying to:
ESG Leadership Fellowship;
Corporate ESG Execution Workshops;
board and trustee programmes;
leadership fellowships;
executive cohorts;
bespoke institutional learning.
Typical Process
Submit an executive interest or application form.
LSSE reviews suitability, role and objectives.
Consultation may be arranged where required.
LSSE confirms offer, pricing or cohort structure.
Payment or invoice process is completed.
Participant receives onboarding information.
Best for
Senior leaders, founders, trustees, executives, institutional teams and organisations seeking strategic learning.
For applicants seeking professional recognition through the LSSE Society.
Recognition Grades
Associate Social Entrepreneur — ASE-LSSE
Certified Social Entrepreneur — CSE-LSSE
Professional Social Entrepreneur — PSE-LSSE
Fellow of Social Entrepreneurship — FSE-LSSE
Typical Process
Create your profile or confirm existing Society membership.
Select the recognition grade.
Submit eligibility information.
Upload required portfolio, evidence or references.
LSSE conducts assessment, interview or panel review where required.
Outcome is confirmed.
Approved members receive post-nominal guidance.
Best for
Social entrepreneurs, founders, NGO leaders, CIC directors, charity leaders, experienced practitioners and senior ecosystem builders seeking evidence-based recognition.
For individuals joining the LSSE Society of Social Entrepreneurs through Open Membership.
Typical Process
Select membership grade.
Complete the membership form.
Confirm member declarations and code of conduct.
Pay annual membership fee.
Receive membership confirmation.
Access member benefits according to grade.
Best for
Students, early-stage founders, learners, volunteers, community organisers and emerging social entrepreneurs who want Society access without applying for post-nominals.
For organisations applying for:
Corporate training;
ESG workshops;
Institutional cohorts;
Cooperative team training;
Project Lab support;
Sponsored cohorts;
Faculty or academic partnerships;
Bespoke learning programmes.
Typical Process
Submit organisational enquiry.
LSSE reviews the organisation’s objectives.
Scoping call may be arranged.
LSSE provides proposal, brief or fee confirmation.
Agreement, invoice or MOU is finalised where required.
Delivery planning begins.
Best for
Organisations seeking structured training, cohort delivery, team development, project support or partnership with LSSE.
After submission, LSSE may:
