Social Return on Investment (SROI) Training
Put defensible monetary values on social outcomes so that CSR spending can be justified to CFOs, boards and investors. This two-day SROI training in Malaysia works through stakeholder value mapping, financial proxies, deadweight and attribution adjustments, and sensitivity analysis, then builds an Excel model for a live community project.
Course overview
An advanced analytical masterclass for finance and CSR managers seeking to apply rigorous financial modeling and monetized valuation to social outcome metrics.
Programme: Social Return on Investment (SROI) & Financial Impact Modeling
What you will learn
- Convert complex social and qualitative outcomes into defensible monetary values.
- Build rigorous SROI financial models to justify CSR capital expenditure.
- Apply sensitivity analysis and deadweight adjustments to avoid impact overstatement.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
The 7 Principles of SROI
- Foundational methodology according to Social Value International (SVI).
Scope & Stakeholder Value Mapping
- Identifying inputs, outputs, outcomes, and long-term societal impacts.
Financial Proxies & Monetization Techniques
- Selecting appropriate financial proxies for non-market goods and social value.
Adjusting for Deadweight, Displacement & Attribution
- Applying statistical adjustments to calculate true net social impact.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Discounting, Present Value & SROI Ratio Calculation
- Financial calculations to derive the precise SROI multiplier (e.g., $4.50:$1).
Sensitivity Analysis & Model Verification
- Testing assumptions and ensuring model robustness against audit scrutiny.
Communicating SROI to CFOs & Investors
- Presenting financial-social impact models to executive boards and ESG funds.
Financial Modeling Masterclass
- Constructing an interactive Excel/SROI model for a live community project.
Financial Modeling Masterclass
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Social Return on Investment (SROI) course in Malaysia
Searching for a social return on investment course that ends with a working model? It suits CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers, who leave with an SROI model, a calculated SROI ratio and a clearer way to present results to CFOs and investors.
Latihan Pulangan Sosial atas Pelaburan (SROI) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk profesional CSR, yayasan korporat, pemimpin NGO dan pengurus program impak sosial. Peserta memilih proksi kewangan, membuat pelarasan impak bersih (deadweight dan atribusi), mengira nisbah SROI dan membina model Excel untuk projek komuniti sebenar. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
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Questions about Social Return on Investment (SROI)
What will I build during the SROI training?
You construct an interactive Excel SROI model for a live community project. Along the way you select financial proxies, adjust for deadweight, displacement and attribution, discount to present value, calculate the SROI ratio and test your assumptions through sensitivity analysis.
Who should attend Social Return on Investment (SROI) training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the Social Return on Investment (SROI) course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Social Return on Investment (SROI) course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Social Return on Investment (SROI) course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Social Return on Investment (SROI) course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Social Return on Investment (SROI) course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.