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History
IMPACT is an open online education platform established in the US, founded by two academic experts in education and mental health fields. The vision of IMPACT is to help individuals to transform their lives through live classes by national experts and coaching programs. The mission of IMPACT is to support parents, youth, adults and professionals to learn ideas, strategies, and take action in transforming their Life, Work and Relationship so that they can build healthy identities, strong relationships and improve their productivity and social lives, regardless of wherever they live and work.

IMPACT classes are led by national experts who are distinguished for their success and identified through a highly selective process. With a focus on real interaction and direct support through small class sizes, IMPACT ensures an authentic learning experience for its audience. Participants can expect to put their learning into action immediately and experience success within three to six weeks by creating personalized action plans.

IMPACT's courses, professional development, and mentoring programs, are designed to be accessible and affordable, without requiring a significant investment from participants. Classes involve light preparation and meaningful action plans, aimed at improving lives rather than meeting set curriculum expectations for a degree requirement. Individuals can choose from three-week or six-week sessions, making it easy to fit learning into their schedules. To participate in IMPACT’s classes, all you need is a camera, a good internet connection, and a PC or tablet.

Classes are conveniently scheduled in the evenings after 5 pm and on weekends to accommodate working individuals. Classes run for three terms per year: first term classes are held during January and February, second term classes are held during April and May, and the third term of classes are held during October and November.

Logo
At the heart of the IMPACT logo lies a specially crafted version of the Möbius Strip. The usage of this symbol directly relates to the existence of the Möbius concept. A Möbius Strip is a surface that can be formed by taking a paper strip, twisting it half a turn, and then joining the ends together.

This results in a one-sided, non-orientable surface, showcasing concepts like non-orientability and infinity in topology. Moreover, if one were to traverse a Möbius Strip from a point to an area, unlike a typical circle, they would not return to the starting point.

This symbol embodies the transformative and developmental nature of education, hence utilized in the IMPACT logo to symbolize lifelong learning. Furthermore, its circular nature not only facilitates the transformation of learning but also emphasizes the cyclical aspect, indicating that the more one evolves, the more they learn.

The themes of lifelong learning, change, and transformation depicted in the logo are further supported by the choice of colors. Cardinal Red and White, two of the primary colors in educational institutions for many years, alongside being the primary elements comprising the IMPACT logo. These colors strengthen the significance of the logo, emphasizing the importance of education and the continuous process of learning and growth.

Product and Services
IMPACT provides a series of live and interactive online classes and include a workshop and a coaching session afterwards. This format allows participants to build relationships with their peers and instructors, ask questions, and apply real actions to their lives.

IMPACT's courses feature small class sizes, fostering a supportive community and catering to the specific needs of each participant. This individualized approach ensures that each class is customized and tailored based on the people participating. All IMPACT classes are virtual, synchronous, and live, enabling real-time interaction with instructors and peers ensuring a rich experience in learning.

Outreach and sponsorship programs
IMPACT is a socially responsible company. It provides 25% of donations and funding to non-profit companies and charitable campaigns.