FAQ
Common questions from educators, facilitators, and practitioners.
Is ImpactMojo really free?
Yes. All 9 flagship courses (13 modules each), 39 foundational courses, 12 learning games, 10 interactive labs, 400+ handouts, the ImpactLex glossary (500+ terms), 200 Dev Case Studies, and 500+ DevDiscourses papers are completely free.
There are paid tiers (Practitioner, Professional, and Organization) that unlock additional tools — things like advanced lab features, PDF/PNG export, AI-powered tools, and team dashboards. But the core learning experience is free and always will be.
We believe development education should not be locked behind a paywall.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can access every course, game, lab, and handout without signing up or logging in.
However, creating a free account unlocks useful features:
Progress tracking — the platform remembers where you left off.
Bookmarks and notes — save content and add personal notes.
Certificates — earn verifiable digital credentials when you complete a flagship course.
Reading lists — curate papers from the DevDiscourses library.
Creating an account takes less than a minute and requires only an email address.
Can I use ImpactMojo offline?
Yes. ImpactMojo flagship courses are available as a Progressive Web App (PWA).
Here is how it works:
Visit the ImpactMojo site on your phone or laptop browser.
Your browser will prompt you to "install" or "add to home screen."
Once installed, flagship course content is cached on your device.
You can read courses, review handouts, and study even without an internet connection.
This is especially useful for practitioners working in field locations with unreliable connectivity. You do need to be online at least once to load the content initially.
Can I use ImpactMojo content in my own workshop?
Yes — and we encourage it. ImpactMojo content is licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0. In plain language, that means:
Use freely. You can use any course, handout, game, or lab in your workshop, classroom, or training program.
Credit ImpactMojo. Include a credit line (for example: "Content from ImpactMojo — impactmojo.com") in your slides, handouts, or materials.
Do not sell it. You cannot charge money for ImpactMojo content itself. (You can, of course, charge for your facilitation — just not for our materials.)
Do not modify and redistribute. You cannot alter the content and distribute the altered version. Use it as-is, or contact us to discuss adaptations.
If you are an NGO running a free internal training, you are good to go. If you have a more complex use case, reach out and we will work something out.
How do I print handouts?
ImpactMojo handouts are designed to print cleanly from your browser:
Open the handout you want to print.
Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (Mac).
In the print dialog, choose your printer or select "Save as PDF" to create a digital copy.
Print.
Handouts are formatted for A4 paper and are designed to look good in black and white, so you do not need a color printer.
For workshops, we recommend printing handouts the day before and organizing them by session.
What languages is content available in?
ImpactMojo content is available in 6 South Asian languages. The platform's multilingual support covers key courses, the ImpactLex glossary, and select resources.
Language switching is built into the interface — you can switch languages without leaving the page you are on.
The ImpactLex glossary is particularly useful in multilingual settings. It provides definitions of 500+ development terms across languages, so teams working in different languages can share a common vocabulary.
How do I suggest new content or report errors?
We welcome feedback from educators and practitioners. There are two ways to reach us:
GitHub Issues. If you are comfortable with GitHub, open an issue on the ImpactMojo repository. This is the fastest way to report a bug, suggest a correction, or request new content.
Email. Send your suggestion or error report to the ImpactMojo team by email. You will find the contact address on the site.
When reporting an error, it helps to include:
The course or page where you found the issue.
What the error is (a broken link, a factual mistake, a typo).
A screenshot, if possible.
What is the difference between free and paid tiers?
Here is a straightforward comparison:
All 48 courses
Yes
Yes
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Yes
16 games
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10 labs
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
400+ handouts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ImpactLex, DevDiscourses, Case Studies
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Progress tracking and certificates
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Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced lab features (PDF/PNG export)
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Yes
Yes
Yes
AI-powered tools (VaniScribe, Qual Lab Pro)
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Yes
Yes
DevEconomics Toolkit, Code Converter
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Yes
Yes
Priority coaching
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Yes
Yes
Team dashboards
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Yes
Bulk licensing and dedicated support
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Yes
The key point: The free tier is not a trial. It contains the full curriculum — every course, every game, every lab, every handout. Paid tiers add professional tools and organizational features on top of that foundation.
How do I get certificates?
Create a free account on ImpactMojo.
Complete a flagship course — work through all modules and quizzes.
Your certificate is generated automatically and appears on your dashboard.
Download or share — save the certificate as a file, or share the unique verification URL with employers, universities, or grant committees.
Certificates use the W3C Open Badges 3.0 standard, which means they are verifiable digital credentials. Anyone with your verification URL can confirm your certificate is genuine.
Can my organization get a group account?
Yes. The Organization tier (₹1,499/user/month) is designed for NGOs, think tanks, universities, and development agencies that want to train teams.
What you get:
Team dashboards — see which courses your team members have started and completed.
Bulk licensing — manage all accounts from one place.
Custom learning paths — assign specific courses and tracks to different roles.
Dedicated support — priority access to the ImpactMojo team.
Progress reports — useful for donor reporting on capacity building activities.
To set up an organization account, contact the ImpactMojo team. Sliding-scale pricing is available for grassroots organizations.
What is the Dataverse?
The Dataverse is a curated library of 215+ data sources, tools, datasets, and APIs relevant to development practice in South Asia.
Think of it as a carefully organized reference shelf. Instead of searching the internet for "India poverty data" and wading through hundreds of results, you can browse the Dataverse to find:
Datasets — census data, survey data, economic indicators, health statistics.
Tools — software and platforms for data collection, analysis, and visualization.
APIs — programmatic access to development data for researchers and data analysts.
Each entry includes a description, a link to the source, and notes on what it is useful for. The Dataverse is free to browse and does not require an account.
What devices does ImpactMojo work on?
ImpactMojo works on any device with a modern web browser:
Phones (Android or iPhone) — the platform is mobile-first, so it works well on small screens.
Tablets — a good option for workshop settings.
Laptops and desktops — for extended study sessions and lab work.
Browser compatibility: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all work. We recommend keeping your browser updated to the latest version.
Offline: Flagship courses work offline via the Progressive Web App (see the offline question above).
No app store needed: ImpactMojo is a web application. You do not need to download anything from Google Play or the App Store. Just open your browser and go to the site.
What is the difference between flagship courses and foundational courses?
Flagship courses (9 courses) are ImpactMojo's most developed learning experiences. Each one has:
~13 in-depth modules that build on each other
An interactive lexicon of 50–65 key terms
South Asian case studies, reflection prompts, and curated further reading
Quizzes and assessment components
Certificate eligibility on completion
Foundational courses (39 courses) are comprehensive study decks — self-paced reading materials that cover a specific topic thoroughly. They are:
Great for self-study and reference
Comprehensive in their coverage of a topic
Older in their technology — they don't include interactive features, assessments, or project components
Designed as standalone resources, not as interactive learning experiences
Where we're headed: The long-term plan is to build all courses to flagship standard — with interactive elements, assessments, and hands-on projects. The foundational courses represent valuable content that will be progressively upgraded. In the meantime, they remain excellent self-study materials and are useful as pre-reading, reference guides, and teaching supplements.
If you're choosing between the two, start with a flagship course for the richest learning experience. Use foundational courses when you need to learn a specific topic quickly or want reference material on a subject that doesn't yet have a flagship course.
What is Mojini?
Mojini is ImpactMojo's platform assistant chatbot — it helps you find content, answer questions about courses and pricing, and navigate the platform.
Important: Mojini is not AI-powered. It's a structured FAQ system that matches your question to a bank of pre-written answers covering 30+ topic patterns. It doesn't use a large language model, doesn't generate new text, and doesn't learn from your conversations. This means it's reliable for questions it knows about but won't be able to help with questions outside its programmed topics.
Look for the chat widget on platform pages. For more details, see the Mojini Guide.
Does ImpactMojo use AI?
Yes, but selectively and with human oversight. Here's where:
AI Study Companions: Each flagship course includes a study companion powered by Google's NotebookLM for conversational exploration of course content.
VaniScribe: AI-powered transcription of field interviews in South Asian languages (Professional tier).
Qual Insights: AI-suggested codes for qualitative analysis (Professional tier).
Content development: AI assists with research synthesis and drafting, but all content is reviewed and verified by subject matter experts before publication.
We never publish unverified AI-generated statistics, generate fake citations, train AI on learner data, or use AI to make automated decisions about your learning.
Mojini (the platform chatbot) is NOT AI — it's a keyword-matching FAQ system.
For the full policy, see AI Policy.
Who built ImpactMojo?
ImpactMojo was created by Dr. Varna Sri Raman (Founder — development economist, PhD, specialist in social impact measurement and gender studies across South Asia) and Vandana Soni (Co-Founder — 15+ years in education programme design, recognised as Top Contributor in Education Sector by Jobs for Her 2022). Vignesh serves as Honorary Technical Lead.
The platform is supported by PinPoint Ventures.
For full bios, see Who We Are.
Are ImpactMojo certificates recognised by universities or the government?
No. ImpactMojo certificates are micro-credentials that certify course completion only. They are:
Not equivalent to university degrees, diplomas, or academic credit
Not recognised by UGC, AICTE, or any regulatory body
Not eligible for DigiLocker, APAAR, Academic Bank of Credits (ABC), or any government digital credential system
Not NSQF or NSIM credentials
Our certificates are issued by a private ed-tech platform. They're useful as evidence of self-directed learning on your CV or in a professional portfolio, but they carry no institutional or regulatory weight.
For full details, see Certificates and Progress.
What are ImpactMojo's premium tools?
ImpactMojo has 9 premium tools across two tiers:
Practitioner Tier (₹399/month):
RQ Builder Pro
Guided research question builder with PICO/SPIDER framing, method suggestions, and worked examples
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TOC Workbench Pro
Advanced Theory of Change building with assumption mapping, evidence linkage, version history, and PDF/PNG export
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Professional Tier (₹999/month) — includes all Practitioner tools plus:
Field Notes from a Development Economist
Behind-the-scenes analysis of real programs, procurement dynamics, and implementation trade-offs
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DevData Practice
Generates realistic synthetic datasets for learning and practice (36 generators, 840K+ rows)
DevEconomics Toolkit
11 interactive web apps for development economics methods (sample size calculators, inequality tools, evaluation design simulators)
Visualization Cookbook
Question-driven chart selection with production-ready Python code (14 chart types)
Statistical Code Converter Pro
Translate code between R, Stata, SPSS & Python with regression diagnostics, effect size calculators, and power analysis
For detailed explanations of each tool, follow the guide links above.
Where can I read ImpactMojo's policies?
We have plain-language summaries of all our policies:
The full legal documents are available on impactmojo.in — the pages above are plain-language summaries.
How often is ImpactMojo content updated?
Course content
Annually, or when evidence/best practices change
Platform features
Continuous; major releases announced via blog and newsletter
AI policy
Quarterly
Legal pages
Annually, or when regulations change
Dataverse resources
New additions monthly; existing entries reviewed quarterly
Documentation
Updated alongside platform changes
All updates are logged in the Changelog.
Do you have jobs or internships?
No. ImpactMojo is a tiny, entirely bootstrapped team. We don't have the budget to pay salaries or stipends.
That said — we would genuinely love your help. If you're interested in contributing (content, translations, code, design, research), here's what we can offer:
Training. We'll teach you what we know — research methods, M&E, development practice, platform development.
Mentorship. Work alongside the founders and get real feedback on real work.
Experience. Contribute to an open-source platform used by development professionals across South Asia.
A certificate of experience. We'll issue a formal certificate acknowledging your contribution and thanking you for your work.
What we can't offer is money. We're honest about that. If you're looking for a paid position, we completely understand — and we hope our free courses help you land one.
If you're interested in volunteering, email hello@impactmojo.in and tell us what you'd like to help with.
Have a question that is not answered here? Open an issue on GitHub or contact the ImpactMojo team at hello@impactmojo.in.
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