Impact Academy

Design, manage, measure, and engage for humanitarian results.

Consistent frameworks. Practical skills. Knowledge that lasts.

In many organizations, teams end up using different approaches to MEAL, Theory of Change, and project management — often learned on the job or through short workshops that fade quickly.

The result is fragmented ways of working, repeated mistakes, and weaker ability to measure, learn, adapt, and demonstrate results.

The ELD Impact Academy gives your team a practical, field-tested infrastructure they can all learn from — at a pace that fits real field work. Over time, this builds greater consistency across projects and countries, even with high staff turnover.

Built from 25+ years of hands-on work with organizations in 100+ countries.

100+ Countries reached with ELD Impact courses

12,500+ Humanitarian professionals enrolled

25+ Years delivering field-based training

Courses Created by Neil Kendrick

I've spent over 25 years training teams in MEAL, Theory of Change, results-based management, and project frameworks — always focused on what actually works in complex, resource-limited settings. The Academy puts that experience into self-paced courses that organizations can use as ongoing staff development infrastructure.

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What You Get

All Subscribers

Full access to all 12 certificate courses
Certificate of completion for each course
Course AI Coach for support and guidance
User Guide for orientation and getting started
Access to any new courses added

Teams Additionally Get

Individual accounts for every member
Manager's Guide to help turn learning into actual practice
Easy seat transfers when staff leave

How It Works in Practice

Most teams piece together MEAL, results frameworks, and project management informally. The ELD Impact Academy gives your team one practical, field-tested training resource they can all learn from — at a pace that fits real field schedules.

The result is a shared library of courses, practical frameworks your team can actually use in the field, ongoing access that survives staff turnover, certificates, and a Manager's Guide to help turn learning into daily practice.

It's not a quick fix. It's infrastructure that quietly compounds as more people complete courses and apply the same frameworks.

Start Based on Your Role

MEAL Professional?

Design practical systems that actually work in the field.

Start with: MEAL Planning in Practice

Programme Manager?

Map pathways connecting activities to real outcomes.

Start with: Theory of Change: From Activities to Impact

Team Lead?

Align your team around coherent results frameworks.

Start with: Results-Based Management and M&E Planning

Not sure where to start? The Orientation Guide helps you navigate based on your current role. Or simply choose the course that matches your most pressing challenge right now. If you're a team lead, the Manager's Guide helps you assign courses to staff based on their roles and responsibilities.

What's Inside

12 self-paced certificate courses covering the essential skills to design, manage, measure, and engage for humanitarian results.

Planning & Design – Build Stronger Programs
Develop clear programme logic, results frameworks, and proposals grounded in reality.
Project Management & Risk – Deliver What You Planned
Manage resources, navigate complexity, and respond to risk during implementation.
MEAL – Measure What Matters
Foundations → system design → adaptive implementation in the field.
Communication & Engagement – Report, Engage, Influence
Write clearly, engage communities meaningfully, and communicate in ways that shape decisions.

All courses include Certificate of Completion and in-course AI Coach.

Planning & Design – Build Stronger Programs

Develop clear programme logic, results frameworks, and proposals grounded in reality.

Theory of Change: From Activities to Impact

Map clear pathways connecting activities to measurable outcomes that satisfy donor requirements and guide implementation.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Results-Based Management and M&E Planning

Design measurable programs with clear indicators, logical frameworks, and monitoring systems that demonstrate impact.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Project Design and Winning Proposals

Transform community needs into fundable projects and write compelling proposals that secure donor support.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Project Management & Risk – Deliver What You Planned

Manage resources, navigate complexity, and respond to risk during implementation.

Practical Project Management in Humanitarian and Development Contexts

Navigate emergencies, manage resources, and deliver impact with practical tools.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Risk Management for Humanitarian & Development Projects

Identify, assess, and manage risks to protect humanitarian operations and beneficiaries. Practical frameworks for field work.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

Navigate power dynamics, build trust, and secure genuine buy-in from communities, donors, and partners.

Neil Kendrick

$150

MEAL – Measure What Matters

Foundations → system design → adaptive implementation in the field.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

Track progress, demonstrate impact, and ensure accountability through effective data collection and analysis systems.

Neil Kendrick

$150

MEAL Planning in Practice (2026)

Practical MEAL systems for small NGOs without dedicated M&E staff — tools you can actually use with limited resources.

Neil Kendrick

$49

MEAL in Action (2026)

Adaptive MEAL when plans meet reality — how to keep your system working when implementation gets complicated.

Neil Kendrick

$49

Communication & Engagement – Report, Engage, Influence

Write clearly, engage communities meaningfully, and communicate in ways that shape decisions.

From Data to Decisions: Professional Report Writing

Transform complex data into clear, compelling reports for donors, stakeholders, and strategic decision-making.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Community Engagement through Focus Group Discussions

Gather meaningful insights and amplify community voices through culturally sensitive facilitation techniques.

Neil Kendrick

$150

Planning for Advocacy

Influence policy, mobilize resources, and drive social change through strategic campaigns for communities and causes.

Neil Kendrick

$150

What Participants Have Applied in Their Work

"After our team completed the Theory of Change course together, we submitted a proposal to our donor. They specifically praised our Theory of Change section — first approval without revisions in 8 years. When the whole team speaks the same framework language, donors notice."

Meltem T., Program Director

"We didn't put everyone through the same course at the same time. Our monitoring team focused on MEAL Planning in Practice, programme managers worked on Theory of Change, and field coordinators concentrated on Stakeholder Engagement and running FGDs. People learned what they needed, when they needed it — yet we're now all using the same core frameworks across projects."

Amina H., Head of Programmes, East Africa Regional Office

"Staff now include Academy modules in their professional development plans. Every two weeks we hold a short team session where people share insights from their courses and, most importantly, discuss how to apply them in our current work. It's moving from 'training we attended' to 'how we actually work'."

James O., Country Director, West Africa

Pricing

Individual Access

For consultants, job seekers, or professionals developing their own skills.

Full access to all courses, certificates, and AI Coach support.

Start Monthly — $29/month Start Yearly — $290/year

(save the equivalent of two months with annual subscription)

You can subscribe instantly with a credit card. For annual payment via PayPal or bank transfer, message us on WhatsApp or Email us.

Team Access

For organizations building consistent MEAL, Theory of Change, and project management practice across their team.

Individual accounts for every team member
Shared library and Manager's Guide
Easy seat transfers when staff leave

$25 per person per month, flat rate for any team size.

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Number of people

2 people

Payment frequency

Breakdown (monthly):

2 × $25 = $50/month

per quarter

$150

Message us with your team size and preferred payment frequency. We'll send you a custom quote and invoice within one business day. For 51+ people or custom arrangements, just let us know.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most courses require 10–20 hours in total. Many teams spread one course per person over a month, working around their regular responsibilities. There are no deadlines.

Yes. You receive a PDF certificate for each course once you complete 100% of the content and score at least 70% on the progress checks (retakes allowed).

The AI Coach offers personalized guidance as you go through the courses — answering questions, clarifying concepts, and helping you apply what you learn to your own projects and context.

Access begins immediately after payment. The full library is available from day one.

User guides are available inside the Academy to help you identify which course fits your role and needs.

In-person workshops in the humanitarian sector typically cost $1,000–$2,500+ per person for a 3–5 day event (including travel and time away from projects). The Academy provides a much larger curriculum, ongoing access, certificates, and AI Coach support — at significantly lower cost and in a flexible format that fits around field schedules.

No. The rate you subscribe at remains fixed for as long as your subscription stays active.

Each team member gets their own individual account. You also receive the Manager's Guide with practical implementation tips, and the ability to transfer seats when staff leave.

Simply message us on WhatsApp or email with your team size and preferred billing frequency (quarterly or annual). We'll send you a custom quote and invoice within one business day.

Individual team members have their own progress dashboards. They can share their progress with managers when needed.

We can transfer their seat to another staff member. Just contact us to arrange the transfer.

Yes. Invoice and bank transfer options are available for quarterly and annual team subscriptions.

Quarterly billing gives teams flexibility—you can evaluate impact after 3 months and pause or adjust as needed. Annual billing saves two months of fees and works well for organizations committed to building sustained MEAL and project management practice across their team.

Yes. Individual subscribers receive full access to the entire course library, certificates, and AI Coach — the same content as team members.

Single courses are available for $150 each with lifetime access. Most people and teams find the full Academy subscription better value after completing 2–3 courses.

Yes. You can cancel your subscription anytime before the next billing date.

Design, manage, measure, and engage for humanitarian results.

For Individuals

Start Monthly — $29/month Start Yearly — $290/year (save 2 months)

Individual users can enroll right away and get immediate access.

For Teams

Email us or message on WhatsApp. I'm happy to discuss what would work best for your team.

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