Events & Training
Welcome!
Social Value Canada offers events, webinars, and practice discussions. They are designed as opportunities to learn from peers, engage with topical experts, and advance Social Value Principles, Standards, and Practice. Search events and register your interest below.
Some events, webinars and online discussions are open to SVC and SVI (Social Value International) members only. Find out more about what it means to be a member of Social Value Canada. We look forward to your participation.
“SVC is connecting practitioners across the country, advancing Social Value thinking and practice. ”
Upcoming Events & Training
Oct.
28
to Nov. 1
Level 2 Accredited Training
Background:
This course is a key part of the Social Value International Accredited Practitioner Pathway for social value professionals in Canada and around the world. It is a requirement for all seeking credentials in Social Value and SROI practice.
Course Overview:
Social Value and SROI are internationally recognised tools for understanding, measuring, maximizing, and valuing outcomes - i.e. to inform insights into how well impact is maximized via decision-making and allocation of resources.
Both are impact-informed approaches. They illustrate the value and relative importance of impacts from the perspective of those impacted, which is the foundation of a credible Social Value Account.
SROI takes this work further. It includes the value of secondary and systems impacts and draws upon a variety of valuation techniques to represent the relative importance of impacts experienced. Once completed, an SROI ratio compares the value of change to the cost of achieving it.
Format:
Highly interactive. Based upon real-life examples of participants and course leaders.
Currently online, this course is structured into 5, 3-hour sessions. Followed by a 1-hour recap session.
Learning outcomes:
Clear understanding of the history, philosophy and principles of SROI and social value
Practical application through work on a real-world example using an impact map
Per individual case
Clarity on scope, stakeholders, inputs and outputs
Outcomes mapped, evidenced, and valued
Options & application of different valuation techniques
Understanding of assurance and accreditation requirements
Discussion on broader implications of Social Value and SROI in decision making, implementation, policy development, impact investment, and accountability/reporting - across all sectors.
Nov.
1
Nov.
2
Level 1 Practitioner Exam
This Social Value Practitioner Exam is a series of multiple choice, True/False, and ‘fill in the gaps’ style questions divided into six sections. The exam structure mirrors the progression of all Social Value courses, including Social Value & SROI: The Foundations and Social Value & SROI for Practitioners in particular.
The writer is offered a maximum of 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) to complete the exam. It is generally agreed that timing is ample for completion and pre-submission review.
Once exam access is purchased, the writer can begin at any time, however, the exam can only be written in one sitting (i.e. stop/start breaks are not possible).
Exam purchase requires a) current SVC membership, b) a Commitment of Good Practice, and c) Terms and Conditions upon application. Upon a successful result, the writer is awarded Level 1: Social Value Associate status, which remains current for 12 months. Social Value Canada will activate the renewal process every 12 months.
There is no prerequisite to write the exam yet some pre-reading may be beneficial. A link to the Level 1 Practitioner Exam reading list is here.
To register click the payment link below.
Nov.
7
Social Value & SROI: The Foundations
Format:
An engaging, short course focused on the foundations of Social Value and Social Return on Investment (SROI). It is an opportunity to focus on the essential concepts and tools of Social Value, SROI, and impact management.
This 1-day course is organized into three, 90-minute sessions, with 30 minute breaks beginning at 7:30 AM PST / 10:30 AM EST and ending at 1:30 PST / 4:30 EST.
Content Overview:
The Eight Principles of Social Value are the content anchor. The course highlights the needed steps to create meaningful social value accounts, and Social Value & SROI reports that are tailored to specific audiences.
Participants gain insights into social impact management practice, how to embed Social Value in decision-making, and how to use Social Value tools such as SROI to maximize impact for all people affected.
Whether your organization seeks to maximize the impact of services, inform program design, or improve sustainability performance, this Social Value and SROI course is essential to inform and investigate social impact management, valuation and reporting practice.
Dec.
1
Level 1 Practitioner Exam
This Social Value Practitioner Exam is a series of multiple choice, True/False, and ‘fill in the gaps’ style questions divided into six sections. The exam structure mirrors the progression of all Social Value courses, including Social Value & SROI: The Foundations and Social Value & SROI for Practitioners in particular.
The writer is offered a maximum of 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) to complete the exam. It is generally agreed that timing is ample for completion and pre-submission review.
Once exam access is purchased, the writer can begin at any time, however, the exam can only be written in one sitting (i.e. stop/start breaks are not possible).
Exam purchase requires a) current SVC membership, b) a Commitment of Good Practice, and c) Terms and Conditions upon application. Upon a successful result, the writer is awarded Level 1: Social Value Associate status, which remains current for 12 months. Social Value Canada will activate the renewal process every 12 months.
There is no prerequisite to write the exam yet some pre-reading may be beneficial. A link to the Level 1 Practitioner Exam reading list is here.
To register click the payment link below.
Dec.
6
Jan.
3
Feb.
7
Feb.
24
to Feb. 28
Level 2 Accreditation Training
Background:
This course is a key part of the Social Value International Accredited Practitioner Pathway for social value professionals in Canada and around the world. It is a requirement for all seeking credentials in Social Value and SROI practice.
Course Overview:
Social Value and SROI are internationally recognised tools for understanding, measuring, maximizing, and valuing outcomes - i.e. to inform insights into how well impact is maximized via decision-making and allocation of resources.
Both are impact-informed approaches. They illustrate the value and relative importance of impacts from the perspective of those impacted, which is the foundation of a credible Social Value Account.
SROI takes this work further. It includes the value of secondary and systems impacts and draws upon a variety of valuation techniques to represent the relative importance of impacts experienced. Once completed, an SROI ratio compares the value of change to the cost of achieving it.
Format:
Highly interactive. Based upon real-life examples of participants and course leaders.
Currently online, this course is structured into 5, 3-hour sessions. Followed by a 1-hour recap session.
Learning outcomes:
Clear understanding of the history, philosophy and principles of SROI and social value
Practical application through work on a real-world example using an impact map
Per individual case
Clarity on scope, stakeholders, inputs and outputs
Outcomes mapped, evidenced, and valued
Options & application of different valuation techniques
Understanding of assurance and accreditation requirements
Discussion on broader implications of Social Value and SROI in decision making, implementation, policy development, impact investment, and accountability/reporting - across all sectors.
Mar.
7
Mar.
26
Social Value & SROI: The Foundations
Format:
An engaging, short course focused on the foundations of Social Value and Social Return on Investment (SROI). It is an opportunity to focus on the essential concepts and tools of Social Value, SROI, and impact management.
This 1-day course is organized into three, 90-minute sessions, with 30 minute breaks beginning at 7:30 AM PST / 10:30 AM EST and ending at 1:30 PST / 4:30 EST.
Content Overview:
The Eight Principles of Social Value are the content anchor. The course highlights the needed steps to create meaningful social value accounts, and Social Value & SROI reports that are tailored to specific audiences.
Participants gain insights into social impact management practice, how to embed Social Value in decision-making, and how to use Social Value tools such as SROI to maximize impact for all people affected.
Whether your organization seeks to maximize the impact of services, inform program design, or improve sustainability performance, this Social Value and SROI course is essential to inform and investigate social impact management, valuation and reporting practice.
Apr.
4
Apr.
28
to May 2
Level 2 Accreditation Training
Background:
This course is a key part of the Social Value International Accredited Practitioner Pathway for social value professionals in Canada and around the world. It is a requirement for all seeking credentials in Social Value and SROI practice.
Course Overview:
Social Value and SROI are internationally recognised tools for understanding, measuring, maximizing, and valuing outcomes - i.e. to inform insights into how well impact is maximized via decision-making and allocation of resources.
Both are impact-informed approaches. They illustrate the value and relative importance of impacts from the perspective of those impacted, which is the foundation of a credible Social Value Account.
SROI takes this work further. It includes the value of secondary and systems impacts and draws upon a variety of valuation techniques to represent the relative importance of impacts experienced. Once completed, an SROI ratio compares the value of change to the cost of achieving it.
Format:
Highly interactive. Based upon real-life examples of participants and course leaders.
Currently online, this course is structured into 5, 3-hour sessions. Followed by a 1-hour recap session.
Learning outcomes:
Clear understanding of the history, philosophy and principles of SROI and social value
Practical application through work on a real-world example using an impact map
Per individual case
Clarity on scope, stakeholders, inputs and outputs
Outcomes mapped, evidenced, and valued
Options & application of different valuation techniques
Understanding of assurance and accreditation requirements
Discussion on broader implications of Social Value and SROI in decision making, implementation, policy development, impact investment, and accountability/reporting - across all sectors.
May
2
Social Value & SROI: The Foundations
Format:
An engaging, short course focused on the foundations of Social Value and Social Return on Investment (SROI). It is an opportunity to focus on the essential concepts and tools of Social Value, SROI, and impact management.
This 1-day course is organized into three, 90-minute sessions, with 30 minute breaks beginning at 7:30 AM PST / 10:30 AM EST and ending at 1:30 PST / 4:30 EST.
Content Overview:
The Eight Principles of Social Value are the content anchor. The course highlights the needed steps to create meaningful social value accounts, and Social Value & SROI reports that are tailored to specific audiences.
Participants gain insights into social impact management practice, how to embed Social Value in decision-making, and how to use Social Value tools such as SROI to maximize impact for all people affected.
Whether your organization seeks to maximize the impact of services, inform program design, or improve sustainability performance, this Social Value and SROI course is essential to inform and investigate social impact management, valuation and reporting practice.
May
2
Jun.
6
Jun.
16
to Jun. 20
Level 2 Accreditation Training
Background:
This course is a key part of the Social Value International Accredited Practitioner Pathway for social value professionals in Canada and around the world. It is a requirement for all seeking credentials in Social Value and SROI practice.
Course Overview:
Social Value and SROI are internationally recognised tools for understanding, measuring, maximizing, and valuing outcomes - i.e. to inform insights into how well impact is maximized via decision-making and allocation of resources.
Both are impact-informed approaches. They illustrate the value and relative importance of impacts from the perspective of those impacted, which is the foundation of a credible Social Value Account.
SROI takes this work further. It includes the value of secondary and systems impacts and draws upon a variety of valuation techniques to represent the relative importance of impacts experienced. Once completed, an SROI ratio compares the value of change to the cost of achieving it.
Format:
Highly interactive. Based upon real-life examples of participants and course leaders.
Currently online, this course is structured into 5, 3-hour sessions. Followed by a 1-hour recap session.
Learning outcomes:
Clear understanding of the history, philosophy and principles of SROI and social value
Practical application through work on a real-world example using an impact map
Per individual case
Clarity on scope, stakeholders, inputs and outputs
Outcomes mapped, evidenced, and valued
Options & application of different valuation techniques
Understanding of assurance and accreditation requirements
Discussion on broader implications of Social Value and SROI in decision making, implementation, policy development, impact investment, and accountability/reporting - across all sectors.
Jul.
4
Aug.
1
Sep.
5
Oct.
18
Practitioner Chat
Social Value Canada is growing. People are choosing to participate. It is exciting to witness the breadth of skills and expertise emerging as SVC experiences growth.
Many are asking about professional credentials and what is meant by the Practitioner Pathway. Did you know that the most direct route to Social Value credentials starts with the AP1?.
Interested in learning more? Join us on October 18 at 1 PM EST for an informal, informative chat about what the AP1 is, the value of the credential, and an update on associated happenings.
Together, we are changing the way the world accounts for value. Looking forward!
Oct.
17
Oct.
5
to Oct. 12
Website Re-Launch
Hi everyone,
Over the summer, we have been working hard to relaunch the SVC website. That day is here! So please feel free to explore our website here check it out. We would love to hear your thoughts.
We are particularly excited about the new events calendar. You can find all upcoming training and events. For example – join us for a coffee on the 1st Friday of every month. Its easy to register and participate.
We hope it is easy to find your way around! The goal is to keep you up to date, make participation easy, and involvement enticing!
See you there!
Stephanie, Yazmeen, Mary & Alyzeh
Oct.
4
Monthly Member Coffee Chat
We are so glad you are interested in our chats. We are starting our chats next month.
See you then!
Oct.
1
Level 1 Practitioner Exam
This Social Value Practitioner Exam is a series of multiple choice, True/False, and ‘fill in the gaps’ style questions divided into six sections. The exam structure mirrors the progression of all Social Value courses, including Social Value & SROI: The Foundations and Social Value & SROI for Practitioners in particular.
The writer is offered a maximum of 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) to complete the exam. It is generally agreed that timing is ample for completion and pre-submission review.
Once exam access is purchased, the writer can begin at any time, however, the exam can only be written in one sitting (i.e. stop/start breaks are not possible).
Exam purchase requires a) current SVC membership, b) a Commitment of Good Practice, and c) Terms and Conditions upon application. Upon a successful result, the writer is awarded Level 1: Social Value Associate status, which remains current for 12 months. Social Value Canada will activate the renewal process every 12 months.
There is no prerequisite to write the exam yet some pre-reading may be beneficial. A link to the Level 1 Practitioner Exam reading list is here.
To register click the payment link below.
Sep.
27
to Sep. 30
Sep.
26