Foundations in Impact
Measurement Course

Course Overview

e-Learning

Foundations in Impact Measurement (FIM)

A set of introductory modules exploring key concepts and processes related to monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL). With approximately 90 minutes of online content including videos, games and articles, it provides learners with a good understanding of the 12-steps to develop and deploy an MEL system and what needs to be in place for effective impact measurement. Upon completion you will receive your personal FIM certificate of success.
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Webinars

Introduction to Impact Measurement and Management ​

Join this 90-minute webinar to gain a good understanding of the 12 steps to measure and manage your social impact through effective monitoring, evaluation and learning. You’ll be introduced to all the various the tools and processes needed to unlock the potential of measuring impact to improve and grow.
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CIM Tutorials: 12 steps to Effective Impact Measurement and Management ​

A four-week webinar series (one 90-minute webinar per week) hosted by an impact measurement expert tutor. The course provides a thorough introduction to the end-to-end tools and processes needed to effectively measure and manage impact. The course runs a minimum of twice a year, with additional dates issued according to demand.

CIM Practicals: The Complete Impact Manager in Practice ​

As a complement to the Tutorials, we host a series of follow-up small group ‘practical’ sessions over a four-week period (one 90-minute practical per week) that support the practical application of each impact measurement technique or a key step in the process e.g. building a Theory of Change. These allow participants a chance to put the theory into practice. Delivered at least twice per year, with additional dates issued according to demand.
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Tools &
Resources

A set of downloadable tools and resources that includes our 12-steps to Impact Measurement and Management Guide, an interactive 12-Steps Workbook and complementary templates to self-populate as you work your way through the 12 steps to build and operationalise your own MEL system.
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CoPilot
Session

Expert 1:1 Support and Guidance​

Book a session (30 mins FREE) with an expert to discuss your impact measurement goals, challenges or current situation. Your CoPilot will help you think through an approach to address any important impact measurement challenge or goal you have set for yourself or your organisation. After which we will send you any follow up materials/tools we recommend, along with a workplan for how you might BEST achieve your goals.
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MEL Health
Check

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Health Check ​

An expert guided review of your existing MEL system capacity and processes to better understand where you and your organisation are in your overall MEL journey, identify any key gaps and recommend an Impact Measurement strategy that is consistent and proportionate to your available time and resources. It results in a summary ‘RAG’ rated report highlighting key findings, areas for improvement and the immediate priorities for you to address. (Included for FREE with the CIM course)
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FAQs

Yes – the course includes two eLearning modules that you can access at any time as well as the Introduction to Impact Measurement webinar, with dates available throughout the year. If you purchase the CIM Course, you will also gain access to the additional four-week Tutorials and Practicals webinar series. All of these sessions will be fully virtual so that you can access them from anywhere.

How long the course takes to complete depends on your availability, what you want out of the training and how many hours a week you plan to spend on the material. However, the course is designed to be digested at your own pace and in a fully flexible manner. For the FIM Course you get lifetime access, so you can come back to the content time and again, and also access any updates or additions we make, as we are constantly updating the content and the free tools and resources.

The FIM course contains 1-2 hours of eLearning material as well as the included guides and supplemental materials. We would recommend you anticipate it taking 2-3 hours total to take full advantage of all the course has to offer. The CIM course contains 10-12 hours of eLearning and materials.

Yes! You can sign up for the FIM course for FREE and access the Introductory Webinar whenever one is scheduled. If you want to access the Tutorials (x4) and Practicals (x4) only, you can purchase these with a Series Pass separately by visiting any Tutorial or Practical session listed on our events page.

Yes! You can sign up for the FIM course for FREE and access the Introductory Webinar whenever one is scheduled. If you want to access the Tutorials (x4) and Practicals (x4) only, you can purchase these with a Series Pass separately through our events page. Just login with your FIM credentials and sign up!

You can learn more about CoPiloting here. The CoPilot Discovery session consists of a 30 minute call with an MEL expert (included for FREE with both courses). The MEL Health Check is a ‘deeper-dive’ independent, expert audit of your existing MEL system that will provide you with immediately implementable action steps to improve your MEL’s effectiveness. It is included for FREE only with a CIM course membership, but you can get a Health Check separately for a small fee. See here for more details about the Health Check.
The FIM course is free forever! No bait and switch tactics here. You can sign up for the FIM course and access it whenever works for you. Whether you plan to go through it quickly or your availability is limited and you’ll need to take your time completing the material, it is there for you to use whenever you are able and you will never be charged. We will send you some information about the CIM (Complete Impact Manager) course while you engage with the FIM (Foundations in Impact Management) course in case you’d like to engage in further learning once you finish with FIM, but you never have to upgrade or pay a dime if you don’t want to.

The Foundations in Impact Management (FIM) course is perfect for anyone who is just starting out in the world of MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning). The FIM course lays a strong foundation complete with integral concepts and important frameworks, tools and methods for conducting data collection and analysis and transforming that into learning and improvement.

If you’re looking for a more robust training option that will equip you with everything you need to know to design and implement MEL, check out our CIM course.

The FIM e-Learning Course consists of the following two modules:
  • Introduction to impact measurement
  • What needs to be in place for effective impact measurement?
It includes a set of essential start-up tools and templates that complement the Foundations in Impact Measurement course which can be viewed here.