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Designing a robust
Theory Of Change

Fast-track your ability to create a well-articulated
impact strategy to communicate with funders, mobilise
stakeholders and inform your impact measurement and validation needs.

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Course preview

Enhance your ability to design and plan effective social and environmental projects based on a systematic, powerful and internationally recognised framework. This course will empower you to identify the root causes of social issues, articulate goals, outcomes and activities and define the causal pathways that create positive change. Our experienced instructors will guide you from start to finish and provide relevant tools, templates and examples to turn theory into action.
Key audience

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for impact project leaders, funders and sustainability consultants eager to learn an internationally recognised framework for planning and designing social and environmental projects. No prior experience is required – the course offers a step-by-step approach for designing a Theory of Change from start to finish.
Learning Goals

What you will learn

  • Exam and certificate of completion

  • Beginner to intermediate level

  • 40+ bite-sized videos and 25+ exercises

  • Mandatory content: c. 6 hours to complete

  • 10+ practitioner insights and case studies and templates

Theory of Change

Course modules

The course is structured around 8 lessons guiding you from the foundations to more advanced practises to develop a Theory of Change.

Team of trainers

Get to know your trainers

Sharon Weir

Co-Founder of 4th Wheel Social Impact

Sharon has a MSc. in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. She co-founded 4th Wheel Social Impact in 2010 and has designed and implemented more than 100 research, evaluation and communication projects in the public and private sector across domains spanning from education to health, women empowerment and CSR.

Tatjana Mauthofer

Senior M&E Specialist at Mainlevel Consulting

Holding a M.A. in International Development Studies, Tatjana is a senior expert in monitoring and evaluation and social impact management at Mainlevel. She advises development and social impact organizations worldwide (e.g. GIZ, UNWomen, Fairtrade Germany) in building their Theory of Change and in conceptualizing frameworks to measure outcomes with innovative and participatory evaluation approaches.
Delivery mode

Choose the delivery that works best for you

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Autonomous learning

€149 (VAT incl.)

The learning experience that fits your busy working schedule and allows you to learn at your own pace from wherever you are. Access a neat online course structured around bite-sized videos and a wealth of resources that guide you through the Theory of Change design process.

What's in this package?
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Social learning

€329 (VAT incl.)

Spice up your learning journey by blending the online course with a set of three weekly interactive sessions. The sessions offer you an opportunity to meet and share experiences with like-minded peers, ask burning questions to the trainer and dive deeper into specific issues.

What's in this package?
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*Need financial support?

Apply for financial aid on the basis of your need and merit

Any questions?

Contact Timothy

CO-FOUNDER
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CO-FOUNDER
Did you know that 92% of our course takers are satisfied? That’s why we boldly guarantee that our courses will not let you down. Didn’t get what you expected from the course? Let us know and get a full reimbursement up to 15 days as an Autonomous Learner, or up to 5 days as a Social Learner.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us on hello@efiko.academy.

1. Is this a course for beginners or experts?

This course is mainly designed for social entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, Measurement & Evaluation officers and intermediaries supporting social purpose organisations. While prior practical experience is a plus, it is no pre-requisite to start the course. The complexity of the content increases with every chapter but many examples, exercises and case studies will help you build self-confidence and deep understanding of each step of the journey. 

2. Does this course offer a certificate?

Yes, a certificate signed by 4th Wheel Social Impact, Mainlevel Consulting and Efiko Academy, is provided upon completion of the course.

3. I don’t understand something in the course, who can answer my questions?

In all packages, you’re invited to join the community platform where you can ask your burning questions. 
In other cases,  is always open for questions.

4. In which languages can I access the course?

For now, the course is only available in English.

The content will soon be subtitled in various languages.

5. Will I get accredited when completing the course?

After finishing the training and successfully passing the final examination, you can earn the course Official Certificate of Completion co-delivered by Mainlevel Consulting, 4th Wheel Social Impact and Efiko Academy.

6. Who are the course partners - 4th Wheel Social Impact and Mainlevel Consulting?

As a research and advisory firm, 4th Wheel provides valid and sophisticated insights into social welfare programmes to enable data-driven decisions. Practical and culturally relevant social impact assessment strategies are designed for organisations that involve all stakeholders, not just evaluation experts. Impact evaluation is incorporated into programme design by developing contextual Theory of Change (ToC) frameworks and building impact-focused solutions.


Mainlevel provides services in monitoring, evaluation and digitalisation to organisations in the public and private sectors. From developing digital monitoring systems and conducting evaluations to strategic guidance on digitalisation and developing IT solutions, they are committed to enabling our clients to manage complex programmes more effectively and efficiently.

7. Can I pay with PayPal or debit card?

Yes, we offer the option to pay with credit card (Mastercard, VISA) or PayPal. If you would like to pay with your debit card, we advise you to create a free prepaid PayPal account here and use it to make your payment.

8. How secure are the payments made on Efiko?

Every transaction on Efiko is performed and secured by Stripe, a reliable payment processor.

9. Can I sign up for a course with my team or department?

Yes, you can secure several tickets at once by contacting us at . Include the number of people you would like to enroll and we’ll get back to you promptly. We also offer B2B/group deals. Don’t hesitate to contact us to request a demo.

10. Can I pay even if my native currency is not the Euro?

Yes, Stripe processes payments in 130+ currencies. PayPal also allows you to convert money to a different currency.

11. Can I ask for an invoice?

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. 

12. Can I get reimbursed in case I’m not satisfied with the course?

Yes, we do offer reimbursement on the course in case you’re not satisfied with it. The reimbursement applies following these conditions:
 
a) Up to 15 calendar days after you enrolled to the course or up until 5 days after the introductory session if you register as Social Learner;
b) The guarantee applies up until you consume 20% of the course content;
 
Contact support@efiko.academy to ask for a reimbursement. We will review your request and in case your demand complies with the above conditions we will transfer the amount you paid, minus transaction costs.

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Course Partner

More about 4th Wheel Social Impact

As a research and advisory firm, 4th Wheel provides valid and sophisticated insights to social welfare programmes to enable data-driven decisions. Practical and culturally relevant social impact assessment strategies are designed for organisations that involve all stakeholders, not just evaluation experts. Impact evaluation is incorporated into programme design by developing contextual Theory of Change (ToC) frameworks and building impact-focused solutions.

 
Course Partner

More about Mainlevel Consulting

Mainlevel provides services in monitoring, evaluation and digitalisation to organisations in the public and private sector. From developing digital monitoring systems and conducting evaluations to strategic guidance on digitalisation and developing IT solutions, they are committed to enabling our clients to manage complex programmes more effectively and efficiently.

 
Get accredited

Certificate of completion

After finishing the training and successfully passing the final examination, you can earn the course Official Certificate of Completion co-delivered by Mainlevel Consulting, 4th Wheel Social Impact and Efiko Academy.

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