Level 2 Accredited Practitioner
Take the next step in your social value journey and demonstrate your ability to turn knowledge into real-world impact.
Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status is an internationally recognised qualification that demonstrates practical application of social value and impact management. It is an ideal qualification for people who are already Social Value Associates and are looking to demonstrate applied skills in social or environmental impact analysis, managing non-financial impacts, and social impact reporting. This certification can assist individuals in advancing their careers across a range of sectors.
Achieving Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status shows that you don’t just understand social value, you can also apply it confidently in practice.
Level 2 Overview
Find out more about Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status
Why Progress to Level 2?
As a Level 1 Social Value Associate, you’ve already shown your commitment to the Principles of Social Value.
Level 2 is where that commitment becomes action.
You’ll gain:
- Recognition as a practitioner with applied expertise
- The ability to deliver robust SROI and Social Impact analysis
- Increased credibility with employers, clients, and partners
- A pathway to advanced accreditation and training delivery opportunities
What You'll Do
To achieve Level 2, you’ll put your learning into practice by completing a real SROI or Social Impact report.
This is your opportunity to:
- Apply the Principles of Social Value in a real-world context
- Demonstrate your analytical and impact management skills
- Produce work that meets internationally recognised assurance standards
What You Need to Apply
To make an application, you must:
- Be a current member of the Institute for Social Value
- Be a Level 1 Social Value Associate
- Complete an SVI Accredited Training course
- Produce and submit an SROI or Social Impact report
- Provide a personal statement outlining your interest in social value
- Attend and pass a professional interview
Your Future Opportunities
Once you have achieved Level 2 status, you can:
- Progress to Level 3 Advanced Practitioner
- Become eligible to deliver short training courses accredited by SVI.
- Strengthen your position as a leader in social value and impact management
Validity
Your accreditation is valid for two years, keeping your practice current and credible.
IMPORTANT: You must maintain your membership of the Institute for Social Value. If your membership lapses, your accreditation will no longer be valid.
Costs
Standard Application: £1,800 + VAT
Fast Track Application: £2,000 + VAT
Preparation
To become a Level 2 Accredited Practitioner, you will already have a certified theoretical understanding of social value, impact management and SVI Framework for accounting for value guided by the Social Value Principles, demonstrated through your Level 1 Social Value Associate status.
To progress to Level 2 it is expected that you will put this theoretical knowledge in to practice.
Essential Preparation
- Complete an SVI Accredited Training course
- Undertake a Social Value or SROI analysis and produce a report which meets all criteria within the Report Assurance Standard
Highly Recommended
- Review the SROI Guide and SVI Standards
- Read the SVI Report Assurance Standard
- Explore examples of assured reports in the Report Database
Other Support
- Work through the SVI E-Learning Zone ‘Practitioner Package’
Make your application
IMPORTANT: Applications will only be processed during the Assurance Rounds unless you have organised a Fast Track timeline directly with the Assurance Team.
Using the Fast Track service means you can apply at any time of the year, without having to wait for an application round. To arrange for Fast Track application please contact the Assurance Team.
The dates of upcoming assurance rounds are listed below:
| Assurance Service | Round Opens | Round Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 1 | 9th February 2026 | 20th February 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 2 | 11th May 2026 | 20nd May 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 3 | 31st August 2026 | 11th September 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 4 | 2nd November 2026 | 13th November 2026 |
Supporting Documents
It is important to familiarise yourself with these documents before applying. These documents will need to be completed and submitted with your application:
- Terms and Conditions of Application
- Report Assurance Terms and Conditions (if the report submitted as part of your application has not previously been assured by Social Value International)
- Personal Statement of Interest in Social Value and Impact Management – download a template
- SVI Practitioner Commitment to Good Practice
Circumstances allowed for Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Status
At Level 2 Accredited Practitioner application there are some circumstances allowed that would not be allowed for application to Level 3 Advanced Practitioner status.
The following types of reports can be used as part of an application for Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status (but not for Level 3 Advanced Practitioner status applications):
- Reports which have been produced with the help of formal mentoring.
- Reports which have been through the Pre-Report Assurance Outcomes Check.
- Reports which have a limitation statement attached (e.g. Limited Application of Principle 4: Only Include What is Material).
- Reports produced with the help of co-authors.
These circumstances offer Practitioners the opportunity to progress with their accreditation in a more supported manner, and also in circumstances where there may be some limitations to the practice undertaken.
