The Start of Your Incredible Journey
Make a Difference at Home:
The Diploma in Social Impact & Community Engagement
Picture this: you’re stepping into your community, helping run local projects, supporting people around you, and seeing first-hand the difference you can make. Sounds rewarding, right? Well, this could be you! Dive into our Diploma in Social Impact & Community Engagement and turn your local volunteering into an accredited achievement.
Our program equips you with the skills and confidence to plan, deliver, and reflect on meaningful service in your own community. You’ll learn how to engage ethically with local organisations, explore what it means to be a global citizen at home, and strengthen your leadership and communication along the way.
By the end of this journey, you won’t just be a volunteer—you’ll be a recognised changemaker. You’ll have evidence of your contribution, academic credit, and a qualification that boosts your applications to university, apprenticeships, or jobs.
And the best part? Our Diploma is flexible and online, designed to fit around your volunteering and other commitments. Wherever you live, you can transform your local service into something that carries weight for your future.
The Diploma
Essential Information
Thinking of volunteering locally and want proper recognition? Or perhaps you’re exploring careers in education, social care, or community work and need a solid first step? Our Social Impact & Community Engagement Diploma is your chance to make a difference and get credit for it.
This Diploma isn’t just about hours served—it’s about growing as a person while contributing to your community. You’ll strengthen your skills, reflect on your learning, and discover how local volunteering connects to bigger global issues. It’s the perfect mix of service, personal development, and academic achievement.
No matter your age or pathway, this qualification adds real value to your CV and opens doors for your future.
Earning Your Social Impact & Community Engagement Diploma: The How-To Guide
Our Diploma isn’t just a certificate—it’s a journey, shaped by your service.
The course includes five modules:
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Understanding Your Host Community & Volunteer Responsibilities (5 credits | 42 GLH)
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Planning and Preparing for Service (7 credits | 32 GLH)
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Understanding Global Citizenship (9 credits | 30 GLH)
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Professionalism in Practice in Community Service (14 credits | 53 GLH)
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Reflecting on Your Own Service (3 credits | 16 GLH)
To complete the course, you’ll need to volunteer in your community (time depends on placement) and complete approximately 36 hours of additional study time. Everything is designed to be flexible, so you can study at your own pace.
Ready to Get Started?
Can’t wait to make your service count? Anyone can enrol in the Diploma in Social Impact & Community Engagement, and we’ll get you started in no time. All you need is a current or planned local volunteering placement.
Fill in your details below and a member of the CGCS team will reach out within 48 hours. Your journey to becoming a recognised community changemaker begins here!
Transferring Your Academic Credit: The How-To
Academic course credits are tallied up differently around the world—but rest assured, this Diploma is a Level 3 qualification, accredited by NOCN, and recognised internationally.
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UK: 38 credits = ~16 UCAS points (comparable to A-Level standard).
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Europe: ~20–21 ECTS credits.
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US: ~9 semester credits.
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Other regions: credit value varies, but the Diploma is globally recognised.
This makes your local volunteering not only impactful for your community but also a stepping stone for your education and career.
Express your interest!
Schedule a callback from a member of the team.