Impact Measurement: Applying the Principles of Social Value and SROI
The leading online course that empowers you with the essential skills and tools to measure and manage the social impact of projects and initiatives
- Format: self-paced (9h) with optional 5 x 2h live sessions
- Next live sessions: start Jan 24th (1 day left!)
- Price: as of 299€

Impact measurement, Social Value and SROI accounting are priority concerns for public and private sector organisations worldwide. Overall, the demand for professionals capable of measuring, communicating and informing decisions to improve the social impact of initiatives is growing quickly. This course will fast-track your skill development and provide you with a certificate that puts you on the path to becoming an Accredited Social Value Professional (Read more).
Who is this course for
This course has been designed for social sector professionals, entrepreneurs, and funders seeking to learn a pragmatic yet internationally renowned approach to impact and social value measurement & management. It will also be relevant to people seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field and build valuable skills for a career with impact.
What you will learn
- The purpose and value add of sound impact measurement and management
- How to identify relevant impact metrics capturing key outcomes and effects on stakeholders
- How to establish a measurement plan in line with the Eight Principles of Social Value
- How to measure the Social value and SROI (Social Return On Investment) of a project and use stakeholder data for strategic decisions.
- Create impact reports compliant with the Principles of Social Value and grasp how to embed a culture of impact management in an organisation.
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9 hours to complete
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Bite-sized videos and 50+ exercises
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Accredited course with certificate of completion
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Case studies and tool (Impact Map)
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Beginner to intermediate

Social Value and SROI: Impact Measurement & Management table of content
The course starts with the foundations of impact measurement and gradually progresses to more advanced practices like outcome valuation and materiality assessments.
In this Chapter, you will learn to recognise and convincingly communicate how measuring and managing impacts can generate benefits for your work. You will understand what social impact is and the ways to assess it based on the five dimensions of impact and the eight Principles of Social Value. Moreover, we will learn to recognise the different impact management approaches, their advantages, limits and relationships.
By the end of the second chapter you will be able to analyse a social or environmental problem by conducting root-cause analysis and define strong and compelling impact goals for an organisation. You will also learn how to create a powerful Theory of Change, or in other words a plan for achieving your impact goals.
In Chapter 3, you will learn to identify stakeholders and meaningfully segment them as well as to define relevant outputs and outcomes (effects or changes) to report and improve. This will allow you to apply the materiality test to prioritize what really matters.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to find appropriate indicators to measure outcomes and define thresholds. We will learn to set thresholds to identify expected amounts of change and identify the duration of these changes and when we are accountable for them. Lastly, you will be capable to measure change against a baseline and create a questionnaire to capture and analyse data for reporting and improvements.
In this chapter, you will learn to attribute value to stakeholder changes in expected outcomes and report and identify improvements through valuation techniques, including the social value and SROI calculation. By the end of the Chapter, you will be able to successfully plan to achieve positive impacts that are valuable to society and the planet.
By the end of Chapter 6, you will be able to identify and assess the counterfactual or ‘what could have happened anyway’ - otherwise known as deadweight as well as the contribution/attribution factor of others which affects your impact. You will also learn to determine the net impact of your contribution and evaluate it to properly report and identify improvements.
This last chapter is all about impact management: you will learn to transparently report impact results to external stakeholders and leverage your results to support strategic and operational decision-making. Moreover, you will be able to recognise the importance of embedding impact management and identify the key requirements to creating a culture of impact management in an organisation.
Choose the delivery that works best for you

Autonomous Learner
*€299
The learning experience that fits your busy working schedule and allows you to learn at your own pace from wherever you are.
- 9 hours of bite-sized content at your fingertips
- 40+ exercises
- Case studies and practitioner insights
- Examination and valuable Certificate of Completion
- Online community with impact-driven practitioners
- Access to the platform for 12 months
- Downloadable tools to practice while learning
- 15 days money back guarantee

Social Learner
*€549
Learn online by following live sessions with the trainer and a group of like-minded peers on a biweekly basis.
- Everything in the Autonomous Learner
- PLUS
- 5 live sessions of 120 minutes with the lead trainer and 10-15 peers spread over 2 months
- Personal Q&As and support from the expert trainer
- Access to all recordings of the live sessions at any time
No problem, you can mark your preferred payment option in the check-out phase
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Adam Richards
Director of Impact at SVI
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Social Value International (SVI) is a leading global standard setter for social impact measurement & management, social value and SROI (Social Return on Investment). Itis a registered charity with 25 national networks across the world and members in over 45 countries. SVI works closely with international partnersincluding the OECD, UNDP and contributes to the Impact Management Project (IMP) to set global standards for impact management.
Yes, we can provide an invoice or proof of purchase so you can get reimbursed by your employer or company. Simply reach out to us at hello@efiko.academy stating the course name and package you’d like to take and for how many people.
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Certificate of completion
Earn a renowned Certificate of Completion that sets you on the path of becoming an Accredited Social Value Practitioner.
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Scholarships
Inclusivity Programme
We are committed to making our courses affordable to everyone. Price shouldn’t be a barrier to learn about sustainability and impact best-practises.
We can offer scholarships on our training courses if you have a strong motivation for taking a particular package, and:
- You are residing in a low- or middle-income country in a situation where your income is not sufficient to cover the price of a course
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- You are a job seeker or student


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More about Social Value International
Social Value International (SVI) is a leading global standard setter for social impact measurement & management, social value and SROI (Social Return on Investment). It is a registered charity with 25 national networks across the world and members in over 45 countries. SVI works closely with international partners including the OECD, UNDP and contributes to the Impact Management Project (IMP) to set global standards for impact management.


What learners say about their experience
The social learning was a good experience. After the course, I am now thinking of setting out a structured approach to social value engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
My cohort trainer, Filippo, was very knowledgeable and helpful!
The training with Efiko academy was informative and relevant. I enjoyed networking with other social value professionals and experiencing more of the social impact landscape, helping me to recognise where I am on my journey and where I need to go!
Efiko’s self-directed course offers a solid platform for engaging in impact management. Previous reading only got me so far – I valued the fresh insights this training offered.
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The course was excellent. The practical examples and insights helped me understand how to apply the principles to my own work. I would recommend this course to people wanting to maximise their impact.
John D.
Sustainability Consultant


The self-paced course allowed me to be flexible about when I can do the modules and chapters, but more cohort opportunities would have been great since I would have loved to follow the course live.
Talia G.
Philanthropist