Which course is the right one for me?
IMM Introduction: a brief introduction to the topic of IMM and why it is important. The course includes 2-hours of online content and the option to join a 90-minute group webinar.
IMM Foundation: the course builds on the IMM Introduction to help organisations to understand and speak confidently about key IMM topics. The course includes 8 hours of online content and the option to join 4 weeks of 90-minute group webinars.
IMM Builder: this course builds on the IMM Foundation, taking users on an in-depth journey into how to develop the tools and processes needed to effectively measure and manage impact. The course includes 20 hours of online content and the option to join 8 weeks of 90-minute group webinars.
Do I need to take all of the courses?
The courses can be completed in order, with the option for those more experienced in IMM to start at the IMM Foundation or IMM Builder level. Organisations can choose to go through the courses at their own time and pace, or to complete the course alongside group webinars (over4 weeks for IMM Foundation, or 8 weeks for IMM Builder).
What will I get from completing an IMM course?
Each of the courses includes an automated assessment at the end of each learning objective and all users completing a course will receive a certificate. Completing all three of the courses above also opens up ongoing professional development opportunities as an inFocus IMM Alumni with free access to bi-monthly IMM webinars run by in Focus experts. Each course will also include course materials including practical 1-page guides and workbooks.
How long do I get access to each course for?
This will depend on the level of membership you have taken out and ranges from 4 weeks for Introduction only to 20 weeks for Builder Plus. Organisational membership is usually for 16 weeks and Network membership depends on the license agreement with the funder. You can review the membership plans here
https://impactinfocus.com/training/pricing/
If you are already a member, you can see your subscriptions in the membership section of your profile.
Do I need to attend the group webinars?
There is no need to attend webinars but we actively encourage attendance and participation! We do understand that people are busy and that sometimes the webinar is not scheduled at a suitable time. All webinars are recorded and shared with those that have signed up for them afterwards.
Does the course work on all devices?
The course is designed to be accessible on desktops, laptops, tablets and smart phones. Although the user ability is reduced the smaller the screen.
Where do I see my subscriptions?
There is a dedicated ‘Membership’ section that outlines all your subscriptions, past and present and when they were created and expire. To get to your ‘Membership’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where do I see my payments?
All transaction history is detailed in the ‘Payments’ area of the ‘Membership’ section. To get to your ‘Membership’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where can I change my personal details?
You are able to change any information about yourself within the ‘Info’ section of your ‘Profile’. To get to your ‘Profile’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where can I change my email address?
You are able to change your email address in the ‘Login Information’ section in your ‘Account’. To get to your ‘Account’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where can I change my password?
You are able to change your password in the ‘Login Information’ section in your ‘Account’. To get to your ‘Account’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where can I select and change my email preferences?
You are able to change your these in the ‘Email preferences’ section in your ‘Account’. To get to your ‘Account’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
Where can I set my privacy settings?
You are able to change your these in the ‘Privacy Settings’ section in your ‘Account’. To get to your ‘Account’, click on your name at the top of the website and a drop-down menu will appear.
What is Tutoring?
Tutoring is an optional addition for IMM Builder members which provides tailored weekly advice and guidance sessions to help develop your tools and processes. You receive 1:1 support from one of the inFocus team to guide you through advanced sections of the eLearning with a strong focus on social impact measurement.
How do I sign up for additional tutoring?
Those taking the IMM Builder course and wishing to get additional 1:1 support from a course tutor, can sign up for this via your ‘Account’ by adding to your membership plan.
What assessment and certification do I receive?
In addition to the automated certificates, a final end of course review and quality assessment of your IMM tools and processes developed will culminate in an Advanced IMM Builder Certificate of Achievement.
What assessment and certification if given for IMM Introduction, IMM Foundation and IMM Builder?
Each of the courses includes an automated assessment at the end of each learning objective and all users completing a course will receive a certificate. Completing all three of the courses above also opens up ongoing professional development opportunities as an inFocus IMM Alumni with free access to bi-monthly IMM webinars run by in Focus experts. Each course will also include course materials including practical 1-page guides and workbooks.
What assessment and certification if given for IMM Builder with tutoring?
In addition to the automated certificates, a final end of course review and quality assessment of your IMM tools and processes developed will culminate in an Advanced IMM Builder Certificate of Achievement.
Scholarship Scheme
As part of our commitment to giving back and building the capacity of the sector, we offer a number of limited scholarships annually for individuals to complete eLearning courses and participate in webinars. These are reserved for students studying and practitioners working in the fields of sport for development and peace or international development and do not have the necessary financial backing to sign up. In return we expect scholars to complete the Builder Plus in full within the agreed timeframes and attend all learning webinars and tutorials as agreed.
The scholarship scheme is currently being developed and you can register your interest by emailing info@impactinfocus.com.
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inFocus is a social impact consultancy firm that support partners to improve lives and transform communities worldwide.
We have designed and implemented social impact measurement and grant management solutions for funders, policy makers and frontline agencies in over 40 countries across the globe.
inFocus Consulting Ltd, Omega House,
6 Buckingham Place, Bellfield Road West
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
HP13 5HW
Over the last 15 years, inFocus has also designed a wide range of different customised training courses for clients around the world. The courses are specifically tailored to the needs of your organisation and attendees in the training, building on the extensive inFocus resources.
Our custom training has covered a range of areas, including inFocus core areas of expertise in impact measurement and management
(IMM), theory of change and strategic planning. We have also developed training on more specific topics, such as the launch of new grant schemes for funders.
Our options for custom training include:
inFocus conducts independent, external evaluations to facilitate learning and support accountability.
We have conducted evaluations of high complexity projects, programmes and organisations for delivery agencies, funders, policymakers and networks, both in the Sport for Development and Peace and wider international development sector. We utilise a range of approaches including: Summative; Theory Based; Process; Developmental; Impact; and Participatory.
inFocus executes specific applied research projects on various topics such as Sport for Development, social impact measurement, and strategies for scaling impact. Our findings are designed to be implementable and timely.
Our team is comprised of experienced practitioners who are trained to bridge the gap between traditional research and practical evaluation. We provide a range of different evaluation approaches and methodologies suited to either individual projects or complex funding programmes. We systematically explore and document what is working and highlight areas to for further improvement to help funders explore overall impact strategies.
inFocus helps delivery agencies, funders and networks use their data effectively to report back to stakeholders and utilise data as a tool for development and growth. We work with organisations to do this by giving support in key areas, based upon their identified and priority needs:
inFocus works with philanthropic organisations that provide grants and support to third party organisations delivering programmes or initiatives. Funders include charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community groups, governmental or inter-governmental agencies and private sector companies. Our consultancy services are specifically designed to address some of the key challenges that funders face, whether that is:
Theory of Change is a technique that helps you to map out and explore how your activities lead to social change, and your underlying beliefs or assumptions. It is a powerful tool for helping to:
‘A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.’
Strategy is about asking yourself vital questions concerning What are you trying to achieve? What is the external situation and how can we address it? Are we effective? How can we convince others of this?
inFocus helps organisations to focus on their most critical issues and identify high leverage directions that allow the organisation to renew and reinvent itself, preserving its vitality and its competitive edge.
We’ve worked with non-profits and charities all around the world to scale up, scale out and scale together for more sustainable impact:
The Tools and Resources for Impact Measurement and Management section of our website is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of resources that can be downloaded and put to practical use by our Impact Community.
The resources are all aligned to our IMM courses, particularly the IMM Builder course, which provides step by step guidance on how they can be developed and adapted to your own context, and put firmly into practice.
The Tools and Resources are categorised and cover the following IMM areas:
PLEASE NOTE: This section to our website is coming soon.
InFocus is committed to sharing learning and best-practice within the development and humanitarian sectors.
We regularly run (free to join) public webinars (online workshops) on different topics to share best-practice and generate critical debates between experts and practitioners.
The 90-minute webinars cover a range of topics, including most recently:
Click on the ‘Impact Community’ section above to find out how to become a member and receive regular updates on our public training.
Register for Webinars
When running a programme, project or activity within a community, it is critical for organisations to understand what IS working and what ISN’T and how to more effectively generate social and environmental impact. inFocus set up and run online learning communities around the world that bring organisations together to discuss and draw out best practice around a particular topic.
Typically, for inFocus a learning community includes the following elements:
Read about our approach to Peer-to-Peer Learning Communities here.
When running a programme, project or activity within a community, it is critical for organisations to understand what IS working and what ISN’T and how to more effectively generate social and environmental impact. inFocus set up and run online learning communities around the world that bring organisations together to discuss and draw out best practice around a particular topic.
Typically, for inFocus a learning community includes the following elements:
Read about our approach to Peer-to-Peer Learning Communities here.
Completing all three of the eLearning courses: IMM: Introduction, IMM: Foundation and IMM Builder will also open up ongoing professional development opportunities in IMM with free access to bi-monthly IMM webinars run by inFocus experts.
The 2-hour webinars will provide an opportunity to:
Theory of Change is a technique that helps you to map out and explore how your activities lead to social change, and your underlying beliefs or assumptions. It is a powerful tool for helping to:
Completing all three of the eLearning courses: IMM: Introduction, IMM: Foundation and IMM Builder will also open up ongoing professional development opportunities in IMM with free access to bi-monthly IMM webinars run by inFocus experts.
The 2-hour webinars will provide an opportunity to:
The Tools and Resources for Impact Measurement and Management section of our website is dedicated to providing a comprehensive suite of resources that can be downloaded and put to practical use by our Impact Community.
The resources are all aligned to our IMM courses, particularly the IMM Builder course, which provides step by step guidance on how they can be developed and adapted to your own context, and put firmly into practice.
The Tools and Resources are categorised and cover the following IMM areas:
PLEASE NOTE: This section to our website is coming soon!
inFocus conducts independent, external evaluations to facilitate learning and support accountability.
We have conducted evaluations of high complexity projects, programmes and organisations for delivery agencies, funders, policymakers and networks, both in the Sport for Development and Peace and wider international development sector. We utilise a range of approaches including: Summative; Theory Based; Process; Developmental; Impact; and Participatory.
inFocus executes specific applied research projects on various topics such as Sport for Development, social impact measurement, and strategies for scaling impact. Our findings are designed to be implementable and timely.
Our team is comprised of experienced practitioners who are trained to bridge the gap between traditional research and practical evaluation. We provide a range of different evaluation approaches and methodologies suited to either individual projects or complex funding programmes. We systematically explore and document what is working and highlight areas to for further improvement to help funders explore overall impact strategies.
inFocus helps delivery agencies, funders and networks use their data effectively to report back to stakeholders and utilise data as a tool for development and growth. We work with organisations to do this by giving support in key areas, based upon their identified and priority needs:
InFocus is committed to sharing learning and best-practice within the development and humanitarian sectors.
We regularly run (free to join) public webinars (online workshops) on different topics to share best-practice and generate critical debates between experts and practitioners.
Click on the ‘Impact Community’ section above to find out how to become a member and receive regular updates on our public training.
An inFocus Learning Community brings together ‘like-minded’ organisations to exchange knowledge, share methods and results and map out both commonalities and differences in approaches.
Our learning webinars and live workshops bring together actors and organisations that work directly with beneficiaries, with evaluation and research experts specialising in the focal area. These are dedicated to particular thematic areas (e.g. gender equality, or disability) and can have a global, regional or local geographic focus, sometimes linked to a specific funder or network. In our Learning Community webinars and workshops, common challenges and solutions are shared, common indicators, outcomes and tools discussed and defined, with best practices to achieve these outcomes identified and documented.
We pride ourselves upon being able to then translate insights and learning into highly accessible and engaging materials, taking advantage of multi-media capabilities and tools, such as eLearning modules, online forums, meetings and webinars to disseminate knowledge across the field.
inFocus works with philanthropic organisations that provide grants and support to third party organisations delivering programmes or initiatives. Funders include charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community groups, governmental or inter-governmental agencies and private sector companies. Our consultancy services are specifically designed to address some of the key challenges that funders face, whether that is:
‘A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.’
Strategy is about asking yourself vital questions concerning What are you trying to achieve? What is the external situation and how can we address it? Are we effective? How can we convince others of this?
inFocus helps organisations to focus on their most critical issues and identify high leverage directions that allow the organisation to renew and reinvent itself, preserving its vitality and its competitive edge.
We’ve worked with non-profits and charities all around the world to scale up, scale out and scale together for more sustainable impact:
InFocus is committed to sharing learning and best-practice within the development and humanitarian sectors.
We regularly run (free to join) public webinars (online workshops) on different topics to share best-practice and generate critical debates between experts and practitioners.
Click on the ‘Impact Community’ section above to find out how to become a member and receive regular updates on our public training.
Over the last 15 years, inFocus has also designed a wide range of different customised training courses for clients around the world. The courses are specifically tailored to the needs of your organisation and attendees in the training, building on the extensive inFocus resources.
Our custom training has covered a range of areas, including inFocus
core areas of expertise in impact measurement and management
(IMM), theory of change and strategic planning. We have also
developed training on more specific topics, such as the launch of new
grant schemes for funders.
Our options for custom training include:
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your specific requirements for custom trainings.
