Your Social Value Practitioner Journey

Earn Your Social Value Associate Status and Make a Difference!

The Social Value Associate Status is your proof of expertise in applying the Principles of Social Value, showcasing your theoretical knowledge in social value and impact management, and reflecting your passion for transforming how the world measures value.

With this globally recognized accreditation, you demonstrate that you have what it takes to drive meaningful change and contribute to a more equitable and impactful future.

Stand out as a leader in social value creation. Achieve your Social Value Associate Status today!

Level 1: Associate Status

  • Fully Online, OPEN BOOK, Multiple-Choice assessment
  • Comprises 6 sections that mirror the Level 2 Social Value and SROI Practitioner Training
  • Complete the exam in ONE sitting, under 90 mnutes
  • An ACTIVE membership with SVM must be held by the applicant at the time of assessment
  • One point is available for each question.
  • A pass mark of minimum 70% is required overall,
  • A minimum of 50% in each of the 6 sections.
  • Reading Guides
  • Supplementary Anki Deck
  • General Membership Support

Level 2: Accredited Practitioner

  • Applicant must receive a successful assurance of a Social Impact or SROI analysis.
  • Applicant must be a Level 1: Social Value Associate
  • Applicant must have completed an Accredited training programme.
  • Applicant must provide a Personal Statement of Interest in Social Value and Impact Management
  • Applicant must achieve the successful completion of interview with a member of the Assurance Team.
  • A successful assurance of a Social Impact or SROI analysis.
  • Mentorship is allowed and encouraged
  • Partial limitations of report is allowed

Level 3: Advanced Practitioner

  • Successful completion of Accredited training course
  • Successful assurance of Social Impact or SROI analysis.
  • Overview statement of interest and commitment to Social Value, Impact Management and social impact assessment or SROI.
  • Successful completion of interview.
  • Applicant must be a Level 1 AP ‘Associate Practitioner’*

*Applicants do not have to have achieved Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status to apply for Level 3.

  • Successful assurance of Social Impact or SROI analysis.
  • Allowances under Level 2: Accredited Practitioner is not allowed in Level 3: Advanced Practitioner
  • Mentorship is not allowed
  • No limitations are accepted in the final report