SDG Impact Standards
Train-the-Trainer Course

 

The SDG Impact Standards are a transformative internal management framework developed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to help enterprises, investors and policymakers embed sustainability into every aspect of organizational decision-making — not as an add-on, but into the very DNA of why organizations exist and how they operate. The SDG Impact Standards have been designed as an overarching decision-making framework. They connect existing frameworks and tools, filling gaps that are slowing down progress towards operating sustainably and contributing positively towards the SDGs. The SDG Impact Standards are the missing piece in the puzzle, and there is increasing acknowledgment that businesses and investors need these to bring all their existing work together. As a result, there is increasing global demand for high-quality, accredited training to businesses and investors on how to implement the SDG Impact Standards.

To scale up the roll-out and adoption of the SDG Impact Standards to businesses and investors, UNDP has partnered with us to deliver a Train-the-Trainer course to individuals who wish to become Accredited Trainers for the SDG Impact Standards, and receive a license to deliver high-quality, consistent training and support on the SDG Impact Standards.

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ABOUT THE SDG IMPACT STANDARDS TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE

The Train-the-Trainer course equips attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to be Accredited Trainers for the SDG Impact Standards. The SDG Impact Standards Train-the-Trainer course is for experienced impact measurement and management (IMM) professionals and trainers who want to build their own capacity and work as part of a global community accelerating the adoption of the standards. Those who want to gain a better understanding of the SDG Impact Standards in order to adopt them, can soon enroll onto a training course delivered by accredited trainers. Stay tuned to SVI for more information.

Delivered by two highly experienced trainers from UNDP and SVI, each course is limited to a maximum of 16 participants to ensure a personalized training experience.

Outline of the course:

Over the course of the 20 hours, attendees will learn how to successfully deliver the Accredited SDG Impact Standards Training materials to businesses and investors. The Train-the-Trainer course will cover the following:

  • How to make the ‘business case’ for sustainability

  • An overview of the SDG Impact Standards and the underpinning key concepts

  • How to introduce the Self-Assessment Tool and the 12 Enterprise Actions

  • The pathway to the SDG Impact Seal 

The training will also include:

  • Key case studies

  • Workshops and interactive discussions

  • Preparation and support to prepare trainees for their assessments

Modality:

The SDG Impact Standards Train-the-Trainer course can be delivered either online or in person.

Outline of the assessment process:

Following the 16 hours of training, there is a one-hour assessment for participants seeking the Accredited Trainer status. For this assessment, trainers will be provided with a set of slides and be asked to deliver 40 minutes presentation and 20 minutes of Q&A on the content of the SDG Impact Standards.

The assessment must be taken within 12 months of the training course and must be during one of the dedicated quarterly assessment rounds, organised by SDG Impact and SVI. Candidates will be able to benefit from access to monthly CPD sessions for up to a year after completing the course and will be invited to continue attending these if they successfully complete their Trainer Assessment. 

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A TRAINER FOR THE SDG IMPACT STANDARDS

Not only will you be recognised as an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards with a license to use the SDG Impact Standards Training Materials, SVI and UNDP will also promote your status and support you to deliver the SDG Impact Standards Training to the market.

You will also become part of the Accredited Trainer community; giving you access to continuous professional development sessions and new training materials – as well as opportunities to work with pioneering businesses and investors.

PRE-REQUISITES

To attend the SDG Impact Standards Train-the-Trainer course, you must meet the following criteria:

Essential 

  • Completion of IMM for the SDGs UNDP-DUKE University online course 

  • At least 2 years of experience of delivering training on IMM or sustainability for private sector organizations 

  • Fluent in the language in which the Train-the-Trainer course is being delivered 

  • Have read the SDG Impact Standards including Guidance and familiarized themselves with the Self-Assessment Tool and SDG Impact website.

  • Relevant business/investment and/or change management expertise, preferably as a practitioner 

  • At least 3 years of experience working with private sector organizations in one of the following areas: 

    • Designing and/or implementing IMM frameworks, and/or 

    • Sustainability accounting and/or assurance 

    • Designing/ preparing sustainability strategy/ business plans 

    • Defining governance frameworks or as part of a board, steering group or equivalent with a sustainability lens 

Desirable

  • Other sustainability and/or related training accreditations (e.g., SVI Accreditation, Level 1 or above on the Social Value Professional Pathway) 

  • Experience working in sustainability areas (IMM, strategy, governance, etc.) across different private sector organizations (corporate, medium enterprises, SMEs, across different investors categories) 

COST

Participants will be charged a one-off training fee to attend the training course and undertake the assessment process.

On the successful completion of the assessment process, participants will be charged an annual licensing fee in order to become an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards. The annual licensing fee will contribute towards administrative costs, updating of training materials, building a repository of relevant examples and case studies, supporting continuing professional development and the ongoing development of the community of practice.

Both fees are in accordance with the tiered pricing structure based on the income level of countries in which the trainer operates.

One-off training fee pricing structure (all prices GBP)

  • High-Income Countries: £1250

  • Medium-Income Countries: £1000

  • Low-Income Countries: £750

We are also able to offer this course on an “in-house” basis, delivered in partnership with your organisation. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about this delivery option.

Annual licensing free pricing structure (all prices GBP)

  • High-Income Countries: £2000 per annum

  • Medium-Income Countries: £1200 per annum

  • Low-Income Countries: £600 per annum

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

SVI and SDG Impact are now conducting the SDG Impact Standards Train-the-Trainer course to individuals and organisations around the world. If you would like to express your interest in being involved in an upcoming course, and in the opportunity of becoming an Accredited Trainer for the SDG Impact Standards, please fill in the form below.