Over the course of the 16 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.

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

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.

Not only will you be recognized 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.

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.
• 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).

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.

• 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 organization. Please get in touch if you would like to know more about this delivery option.

• High-Income Countries: £2000 per annum
• Medium-Income Countries: £1200 per annum
• Low-Income Countries: £600 per annum

SVI and SDG Impact are now conducting the SDG Impact Standards Train-the-Trainer course to individuals and organizations 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 this form.