This document provides an overview of an impact assessment training course. It includes summaries of the instructor's background and qualifications, an outline of topics to be covered in the course, such as conceptualizing social impacts and methodology/tools for social impact assessments. It also lists reference materials for the course and details the instructor's expectations, which include group assignments, discussions, and presentations. The instructor's background includes degrees in urban planning and experience conducting research and working on development plans and projects in India and Uganda.