Training

Social Value US offers four standard trainings and tailored trainings upon request. The standard trainings are:

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  • This course teaches you how to do social return on investment (SROI) analysis, an internationally-recognized and leading approach for impact measurement and management.

    SROI analysis is a process for understanding, measuring and reporting on the social, environmental, and economic value generated by an organization, program, or policy.

    Designed by a university professor & consultant with expertise in SROI, this course is offered in partnership with Social Value US and is accredited by Social Value International, the global standard setter for social impact measurement and management (including SROI).

    SV US MEMBERS GET A 10% DISCOUNT USING THE CODE “SOCIALVALUEMEMBER”

    After you complete this course, including the test at the end to demonstrate content mastery, take the Level 1 Practitioner Exam to become an SVI-accredited practitioner.

  • This live, virtual course is an official SVI-certified Social Value and SROI Practitioners Training. Course participants get hands-on experience applying the social value principles to create their own analysis, and receive individualized coaching from the expert trainers. Delivered by Social Value US and/or Social Value Canada trainers in conjunction with Social Value International. SV US members receive a discount off of the full price.

    This course is a key part of Accredited Practitioner Pathway (APP Level 2) for social value professionals around the world. The five half-day sessions follow the established modules for Social Value International standards, as outlined in the SROI Guide.

    Click here for additional details and to register. Note that prices listed are in Canadian dollars.

  • This self-paced, virtual course is the online accredited equivalent of the SVI-certified Social Value and SROI Practitioners Training. It offers less individualized coaching and practice applying the principles to your own case with feedback, but more scheduling flexibility serving many global time zones.

    Social Value US members receive 10% off. Click here to learn more and register.

  • As social and environmental impact reporting becomes more frequent, readers are required to dissect and interpret outcomes through the lens of the authors. Our Skilled Impact Analysis training provides the framework to assess impact reporting from the eyes of a sophisticated reader.

    In this training, we provide an understanding of the four lenses through which to analyze a report. We will review a number of impact reports using the Impact Analysis Framework developed by Social Value US leaders. We also discuss the broader ecosystem and challenges within the current state of impact reporting. By the end of this course you will enhance your ability to judge the rigor by which an impact report is presented. Whether it be for impact investing or program evaluation, your increased confidence in impact analysis will provide a base for accurate interpretation of the reports witnessed throughout the public and private sector today.

    Who should take this course: Any analyst, evaluator, investor or practitioner required to read impact reports and who wishes to improve their ability to judge true impact from these reports.

    FORMAT: 3 VIRTUAL SESSIONS OVER 1 WEEK

    Upcoming Session: TBD by request

    Sessions typically occur from 12-2PM ET / 11-1PM CT / 10-12PM MT / 9AM-11AM PT

    Contact us for details and to register: info@socialvalueus.org

 

Accreditation

The next stage in your development as a social value practitioner

The Professional Pathway is a three-level professional qualification for those looking to understand, measure and report on social value. It assesses their skills, knowledge and practice in impact management so they can become effective social value practitioners. The Professional Pathway is also the precursor to becoming a trainer or assurance assessor for Social Value International (SVI) and its affiliates.

The Professional Pathway is an individual accreditation and not a training course. It operates in conjunction with SVI’s Accredited Training courses including those listed above.

By joining the professional pathway, you will be showcasing your skills and expertise to potential clients, employers or partners. Not only that, you will be joining a community of experts who are shaping the standards and changing the way the world accounts for value.

Stand out from the crowd, and demonstrate your knowledge and skills in social value and impact management. Join the Professional Pathway today.

Level 1

The Level 1: Social Value Associate is the first step in SVI’s three-tiered professional pathway  to build the capacity of our members in the practice of social value. To become accredited Level 1, you need to be a member of Social Value International, either directly or through our Joint Members Networks. Then you fill out the Application Form (link below), pay the fee, and take the Level 1. The exam is assessed through multiple choice, True/False or ‘fill in the gaps’ style questions, and is split into 6 sections mirroring the modules of the popular Social Value and SROI Practitioner Training (Accredited by SVI). The exam takes 90 minutes to complete.

Preparation for the level 1 exam is entirely safe-paced, and you can take the exam anytime you feel ready and well-prepared to do so. One must achieve level 1 before moving to level 2, as level 1 is the entry point to the professional pathway.

Pricing

The Level 1 exam is priced based on the income category of the country in which the applicant is based, using the World Bank Country and Lending Groups.

  • Low-Income country: 75 GBP

  • Medium-Income Country: 125 GBP

  • High-Income Country: 195 GBP

Readings 

We strongly recommend that you read the Level 1 Reading List and look through the FAQs here – towards the bottom of the page. In addition, though optional, you can enroll in the Social Value and SROI training carried out by our networks to further prepare yourself for the exam. You can access the training calendar here: Social Value and SROI Trainings 

Application Form

To apply for the Level 1 exam, kindly fill out the Level 1 Application Form, and you will be issued an invoice to make payment for the exam fee. Please note that you can sit the exam at any time you feel ready to do so.

Prerequisite

Please note that to qualify to sit the level 1 exam, you need to be a member of Social Value International, either directly or through our Joint Members Networks, depending on which country you are based in.

Level 2

Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status is an internationally recognized qualification that demonstrates practical application of social value and impact management. It is an ideal qualification for people who are already Social Value Associates and are looking to demonstrate applied skills in social or environmental impact analysis, managing non-financial impacts, and social impact reporting. This certification can assist individuals in advancing their careers across a range of sectors.  

The first step to becoming a Level 2 Accredited Practitioner is to achieve Level 1 Social Value Associate status. As a Level 1 Social Value Associate, you will have demonstrated your understanding of The Principles of Social Value and how they are implemented, and your passion for changing the way the world accounts for value. 

To progress to Level 2: Accredited Practitioner you will put this theoretical knowledge into practice by writing an SROI or Social Impact report.

You are also required to have successfully completed an SVI Accredited Training course. This is a required step as it is fundamental to prepare you with the skills and knowledge to be able to undertake your social value or SROI practice.

More information about Level 2 can be found on SVI’s website here: Become a Level 2 Accredited Social Value Practitioner.

Level 3

Level 3 Advanced Practitioner is an internationally recognized qualification that demonstrates an advanced practical application of social value and impact management. It is an ideal qualification for people who are already a Level 1 Social Value Associate or Level 2 Accredited Practitioner and are looking to demonstrate advanced applied skills in social impact analysis, managing non-financial impacts, SROI analysis and social impact reporting. This certification can assist individuals in advancing their careers across a range of sectors.

To become a Level 3 Advanced Practitioner, you will first need to achieve either Level 1 Social Value Associate, or Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status. To progress to Level 3 it is expected that you will enhance your knowledge and expertise further towards advanced practice by by writing an SROI or Social Impact report without assistance, and without limitations to your practice.

You are also required to have successfully completed an SVI Accredited Training course. This is a required step as it is fundamental to prepare you with the skills and knowledge to be able to undertake your social value or SROI practice.

Read more about how to become a Level 3 Advanced Practitioner here.

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