CPD-accredited impact education.

Build the skills and knowledge to understand impact, gather evidence and start demonstrating the outcomes that matter to your organisation.

4
eLearning courses
CPD
accredited learning
2025
updated content
Team
training support

Learning pathway

From fundamentals to narrative confidence

What is Research Impact?

Understand impact, its importance and the wider field.

Identifying Impact

Map stakeholders, outcomes, activities and indicators.

Evidencing Impact through Engagement

Gather evidence and feedback through stakeholder engagement.

Developing a Compelling Impact Narrative

Shape evidence into a clear and confident impact story.

Certification

Four CPD certificates available

Flexible

Individual and site-wide options

Impact knowledge for every stage of the learning journey.

Impact Academy helps teams move from first principles to practical measurement and reporting skills, with eLearning, resources and expert training support.

eLearning

CPD-accredited courses

Choose the course that fits your needs and raise your impact understanding from beginner to advanced level.

Resources

Deep-dive learning

Access video sessions and written resources that support ongoing development of impact knowledge.

Training

Expert support for team rollout

Hivve's global impact specialists can support new impact services and help teams build shared confidence.

Start with the basics. Build toward a confident impact narrative.

Four CPD-accredited courses help learners understand, identify, evidence and communicate impact.

Newly updated for 2025

What is Research Impact?

  • Understand what impact is and why it matters.
  • Learn how research impact has developed over time.
  • Connect impact to national frameworks and funding applications.
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Course 02

Identifying Impact

  • Recognise the different components of impact.
  • Relate stakeholders, outcomes, activities and indicators.
  • Take the first steps toward an impact narrative.
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Course 03

Evidencing Impact through Engagement

  • Learn the basics of evidence gathering.
  • Gather feedback that supports impact claims.
  • Engage key stakeholders throughout the research process.
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Course 04

Developing a Compelling Impact Narrative

  • Understand what a strong impact narrative looks like.
  • Connect impact evidence to stakeholders and outcomes.
  • Build confidence in writing and refining your own narrative.
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Four-course bundle

Purchase the full pathway in one package.

A bundled option helps learners move through all four courses with one connected pathway.

Give learners a clear route into impact education.

The Impact Academy brochure introduces the training available, while resource sessions and written materials keep impact learning moving between courses.

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See the training options before you begin.

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A quick overview for teams exploring the right mix of courses, resources and training support.

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Four certificates available

Learners can receive certification for completing each CPD-accredited eLearning course.

Learning that supports professional confidence.

Impact Academy gives individuals and organisations a practical way to build shared language, strengthen understanding and support credible impact practice.

For individuals

Build skills at your own pace and gain recognition as you progress.

For teams

Create a common foundation for impact measurement and reporting.

Start with the course that fits your team. Grow from there.

Impact Academy can support individual learners, site-wide learning and dedicated training programmes.

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