Level 2 Accredited Practitioner
Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status shows: The applicant has demonstrated practical competence in the application of social impact and social value assessment in line with the Social Value International (SVI) Framework.
Level 2 Accredited Practitioner status is an internationally recognized 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.
Assessment Criteria:
- Applicant must be a Level 1 Social Value Associate
- Successful completion of an Accredited training programme
- Successful assurance of a Social Impact report or SROI report. Assured reports need to meet the criteria in this document. Many examples of assured reports can be found on our Report Database. 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):
- 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.
- A Statement of Interest in Social Value and Impact Management – download a template here.
- Successful completion of interview.
Interview details:
The interview will take place with a member of the Assurance Team and the assessor of your report. It will last for approximately 1 hour.
The purpose of the interview is to test your overall understanding of impact management and social value accounting in line with the Principles of Social Value, and your understanding of the Principles in practice (as evidenced through your assured report).
There will be a number of questions split between broad questions about social value, impact management and the Principles of Social Value, and some which are specific to the details of your assured report.
Valid for:
- 2 years
Opportunities for progression:
- Can progress to Level 3 Advanced Practitioner status
- Eligibility for delivering short Social Value, Impact Management or SROI courses accredited by SVI
Price:
- Standard Application (including amendment period) – £1,800
- Fast Track Application (including amendment period) – £2,000
Costs are correct as of 01/01/2026.
Please note: The majority of reports will need an amendment period, where authors have the opportunity to make improvements to their report based on their assessor’s recommendations. As of 01/01/2026, this amendment period is included in the initial cost of application.
Applications which do not require an amendment period may be entitled to a partial refund to reflect the reduced assessment time needed.
Applicants based outside of the UK are not required to pay 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 by undertaking a social value, or SROI analysis.
You are also required to have successfully completed a SVI Accredited Training course. This is a required step as it is fundamental to prepare you with the skills and knowledge to be able to undertake your social value or SROI practice.
To develop your skills in practice, you must:
- Complete an accredited training programme
To help you to develop these skills you can also:
- Work through the SVI E-Learning Zone ‘Practitioner Package’
- Undertake bespoke SROI mentoring to support your practice development
We would also highly recommend that you:
- Review the SVI Standards for applying the Social Value Principles and the SROI Guide
- Read the SVI Report Assurance Standard. This is the assessment criteria that will be used to assess your report
- Review other reports in the SVUK Report Database
- Use the Pre-Assurance Outcomes Check service to support your report development
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.
Make your application
The dates of the application rounds during 2026 are below. A calendar detailing the timelines of applications is available here.
| Assurance Service | Round Opens | Round Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 1 | Monday 9th February 2026 | Friday 20th February 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 2 | Monday 11th May 2026 | Friday 22nd May 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 3 | Monday 31st August 2026 | Friday 11th September 2026 |
| Level 2 Accredited Practitioner Round 4 | Monday 2nd November 2026 | Friday 13th November 2026 |
To make an application, please use the button below. Applications will only be processed during the Assurance Rounds unless you have organised a Fast Track timeline directly with the Assurance Team.
Alternatively, you can use the Fast Track service. This 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.
Renew your status
To renew your SVI Practitioner status, please click the button below. The cost of renewal is £120 (£100 + VAT). Renewing will extend your status for two years.
You must provide a document (no longer than one page of A4) outlining your continued work and development in social value. Examples of satisfactory evidence are detailed in this document and a statement template is available here.
Please note that payment is taken through the application form. If this is a problem and you would rather pay via invoice, please contact the Assurance Team.
Please note that the button below should only be used by those based in the UK. If you are based outside of the UK, you must contact Social Value International to arrange your renewal.
Already had a report assured?
If you have already had a social impact or Social Return on Investment report assured, you may be eligible to go directly to the interview stage of a Level 2 Accredited Practitioner application. Applications made in this way have a reduced cost of £550+VAT.