Design a robust
Theory Of Change
Learn a powerful and internationally recognised framework for planning social and environmental projects.
Who is this course for?
What you will learn
- Identify milestones and resources needed to develop a sound Theory of Change
- Perform root-cause analysis and define relevant goals for your project
- Conduct backwards mapping to outline causal linkages, assumptions and risks
- Successfully engage stakeholders in the process and shape a compelling narrative
- Define impact KPIs and a measurement plan to evaluate your impact
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Exam and certificate of completion
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Beginner to intermediate level
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40+ bite-sized videos and 25+ exercises
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Mandatory content: c. 6 hours to complete
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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.
Interactive sessions
3 x 90-minute sessions (social package)
Spice up your learning with 3 interactive sessions with an accredited trainer & like-minded peers. The social learning package will give you the chance to share experiences, expand your network & delve deeper into topics of interest.
Get to know your trainers
Sharon Weir
Co-Founder of 4th Wheel Social Impact
Tatjana Mauthofer
Senior M&E Specialist at Mainlevel Consulting
Discover our packages

Autonomous Learner
€249*
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.
- 40+ short videos structured in 8 modules
- 25+ exercises and templates
- Certification after a final exam
- In-depth case studies and first-hand insights from practitioners
- 365 days of access
- 15-day money-back guarantee

Social Learner
€449*
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.
Next cohort: starting from Jun 13th
Registration closes on May 29th
(only 8 seats left)
- Everything in the Autonomous package
- PLUS
- 3 x 90 minutes sessions guided by our experienced trainer
- Answers to your burning questions
- Meet and share experiences with 10+ like-minded peers
- Access to recordings available at any time
No problem, you can mark your preferred payment option in the check-out phase
Discover our options For Teams
Apply for a scholarship discount of 25-80% off the normal course price
Upcoming social learning opportunity
Learn online by following live sessions with the trainer and a group of like-minded peers on a weekly basis.
- Tuesday 13th June
- Thursday 22nd June
- Thursday 29th June
From 2:00PM – 4:00PM CET
Any questions?
Contact Timothy

Contact Timothy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can't find the answer to your question? Contact us on hello@efiko.academy.
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.Â
Yes, a certificate signed by 4th Wheel Social Impact, Mainlevel Consulting and Efiko Academy, is provided upon completion of the course.
In all packages, you’re invited to join the community platform where you can ask your burning questions.Â
In other cases, support@efiko.academy is always open for questions.
For now, the course is only available in English.
The content will soon be subtitled in various languages.
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.
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.
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.
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Yes, you can secure several tickets at once by contacting us at hello@efiko.academy. 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.
Yes, Stripe processes payments in 130+ currencies. PayPal also allows you to convert money to a different currency.
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.Â
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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.
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.

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.