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About the Course

How can businesses and investors help fill the multi-trillion-dollar gap needed for sustainable development? Simply put: by incorporating sustainability and social impact factors on people and planet into management decisions. Through this course, anyone can learn to improve their organization's practice of impact measurement and management and align their ESG or impact activities and reporting with emerging global standards. Impact Measurement and Management for the SDGs is a collaboration between UNDP SDG Impact and the award-winning team at CASE at Duke University. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a steward of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were launched in 2015 and to which 193 countries have signed up to achieve by 2030. The SDGs are a shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet; they have become the world’s blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. But the public sector cannot meet those goals alone. Climate change, poverty, racial and gender equity, food, health, education, clean water − the list of challenges faced by people and planet is too long. Businesses and investors have stepped in to help. The course was designed around the fundamental elements of the SDG Impact Standards, the only management standards that embed sustainability at the core of an organization in the holistic way intended by the creators of the SDGs. The course demonstrates how the SDG Impact Standards help organizations align with responsible business principles, other standards, and best practices in impact management. In the course, you’ll learn to improve decision-making for positive impact on people and planet in line with the SDG Impact Standards and the Operating Principles for Impact Management. In the course, we have translated 4 universal practices of impact management into practical actions: SET STRATEGY, INTEGRATE, OPTIMIZE and REINFORCE. We teach the steps to implement these actions through short videos and lessons with concrete practical examples. Professionals who know how to apply these sustainable management standards are increasingly in demand by institutions globally as they work to improve their performance and reporting around ESG and impact management. If you work or wish to work within an enterprise, a corporation, a fund that manages assets or an asset owner or advisory that oversees investment assets, or if you just want to learn more about impact investing, ESG, social finance or corporate reporting, this course will help you master the core concepts and practices in impact management for the SDGs and other impacts from enterprise and investor perspectives. This course was written and is delivered by CASE Faculty Director Cathy Clark, and benefitted from extensive input from a larger team from UNDP, CASE, global academic advisors, and other experts. For a full list of acknowledgements, see: https://sites.duke.edu/casei3/for-practitioners/impact-measurement-and-management-for-the-sdgs-course/ Selected course materials have been translated into Baha Indonesia, Thai, and Vietnamese. Spanish and Turkish translations are coming soon. Please find links to these translations under the Resources tab once you are inside the course. This course was made possible by generous support from Norad....

Top reviews

FG

Feb 14, 2024

This was an enriching, well explained, clear and incredibly useful Course. I am really happy with the way it was explained. I have managed to apply it already on my work with really good results.

PX

Jun 11, 2022

This course provides lots of structure and frameworks that help enterprises and investors alike to measure and manage SDG Outcomes. The case studies and additonal resources are also very helpful.

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By saskia v

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Mar 7, 2022

loved the two different lenses ( entreprise and investor), the praxctical examples. and the practice quiz before the real one. great additional resrouces too.

By Shivani

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Apr 14, 2022

A concise and well presented course with great content, practical tools and resources to implement & apply the IMM framework for SDGs & / or ESG.

By Meenakshi B

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Feb 19, 2022

This course gave me a comprehensive understanding of impact management practices for the SDGs. Special thanks to the instructor! Great learning!

By Prashanth N

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Jan 18, 2022

Excellent course. The strucured steps described here would definitely help the activity of setting up a good IMM process for any organisation

By Andaye H

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Mar 28, 2022

Extremely informative course. I will be applying what I've learned to my work and look forward to integrating SDG IMM practices .

By Kavita T

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Jan 6, 2022

This course provides you with practical knowledge and easy steps for integrating 'IMM for SDG' in your own work

By Abhijit M

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Feb 1, 2022

The course has a good structure and covers all the aspects of SDG impact measurement using simple examples.

By Gedson M d S

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Jan 26, 2022

Amazing content, clear information, smooth transitions... Everything perfect

By JUAN J V G

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Nov 16, 2021

Just Brilliant!!! It comprises an extense work of knowledge and experience.

By Ingrid E N

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Oct 22, 2021

A lot of material to read from UN but very useful to keep as a reference.

By Weixin X

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Nov 16, 2021

As a new learner of IMM, this course is super helpful! Thanks!

By Deniz K

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Nov 3, 2021

This course was vert insightful and beneficial

By Zak K

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Nov 22, 2021

Very well thought-through and presented

By Patrick N

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Sep 24, 2021

Fantastic Course. Enjoyed it

By Edson C

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Mar 5, 2023

I have completed a course on Impact Measurement and Management of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course has equipped me with valuable skills to align both my enterprise and investments with the SDGs.

Sustainable practices have never been more crucial, and the SDGs provide an essential framework for enterprises and investors alike. The course covered SDG-aligned governance practices, public reporting requirements, and impact management verification, stressing the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into decision-making.

I can now apply this knowledge to my enterprise by incorporating sustainable practices and promoting transparency and accountability, while contributing to a more sustainable future. Additionally, I can integrate ESG factors into my investment decisions, mitigating negative impacts on society and the environment while still achieving financial objectives.

This course has provided me with a competitive edge, making me a more informed and responsible business leader and investor who can drive positive change for the benefit of society and the planet.

By Seetaram

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Mar 13, 2022

This was an excellent course and provided me with a lot of information that I think will take me a while to fully internalise. It was well organized, well documented and supported by a wealth of references and resources. Small thing perhaps, but unlike other courses I've taken here, I was particularly pleased with the formatted transcripts attached to each video rather than the typical free formatted text files.

Seemed to me the material would apply nearly in toto, for business management in general, if one were to hypothetically set aside the SDG in the course's title.

The "decades of experience" that Prof. Clark refers to are tangibly present in the course material. If anything I would suggest that there is too much material for 1 course. There is enough material here to make it worthy of a 3 course or so specialization series.

Again, thank you. enjoyed it. Best wishes and Regards,

Seetaram

By zola a

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May 18, 2022

Though it is a holistic summarization of the Impact Management & Measurement methodology, it is academic guidance for those ready to become committed to a sustainable society and global environment as the role of a devoted entrepreneur or an intermediate consultant, or a dedicated SDG fund. I was fully satisfied whit what the CASE Team and the Lecturer presented in this course. Beyond the knowledge, a large stack of additions, tools, and technics was also provided for supporting us in a swifter start as principals of the Impact Management. Great job. I also encourage all that are interested in the fair game rules of a better and sustainable future to boldly submerse in the skills and knowledge of this course.

By Robin A

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Jun 28, 2023

A very polished and helpful course with clear, actionable guidance. Cathy Clark is an excellent presenter and the materials and videos provided step-by-step guidance as well as big-picture context. Really wonderful and important insights to be gleaned from this course for anyone seeking to make measurable impact in their enterprise or as an investor.

By Tito R D V A

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Jan 20, 2022

Clear and current. Excellent course.

It would be great to have a follow up course for impact evaluators researchers and consultants, more focused on technical challenges of SDG related, benchmarking frameworks pertinent for survey design, data collection and analysis, reporting and impact communication, etc.

Thank you, cheers from Lisbon

By Germano J B

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Feb 14, 2022

Excellent course with comprehensive aproach to measurement and management of inpacts of the SDGs. Very good presentation by Cathy Clark explaining and illustrating the material. The 5 weeks timeframe is a little short for absorption of the content and I deem necessary the same amount of time for an in depth review of topics.

By Xing'an G

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Apr 12, 2023

Excellent course. Both theories and best practices, in addition to practical tools are comprehensively offered. A step-by-step instruction clearly indicate the learner the best way to understand and learn to practice this impact measurement and management. Great course for fresh learners and junior and senior practicitioners.

By Sheng-An L

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Jul 28, 2022

As an fixed-income investment professional, I realized that Impact Measurement & Management for the SDGs is important since the world has changed a lot. No matter how much we accept the change, we should better prepare ourselves and equip these knowledge. Highly recommend institutional investors to take this course!

By Lily A K

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Jul 25, 2023

The depth of information and real-life examples shared in this course is exceptional. I would highly recommend this for new and emerging professionals in the social impact space. I feel empowered to improve the impact management practicies within my organisation and even share this knowlege with others.

By Elyse R

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Apr 22, 2022

One of the best courses I have taken. A terrific step by step guide for any enterprise or investor seeking information on how to go about incorporating corporate social responsibility and progress toward achievement of the UN sustainable development goals into their activities. Thank you so much!

By Salman M

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Dec 30, 2022

Excellent course on SDG impact assessment. It goes in detail step by step from various stakeholders' perspective, strategy, investments, SDG objectives and various frameworks for their implementation. Anyone who is interested in SDG's investments or involved directly or directly should study this.