Program Overview
About This Program
This course focuses on the critical aspects of designing and managing evaluations that provide valuable insights into project performance. Participants will explore the process of creating an evaluation framework, defining evaluation questions, selecting appropriate methodologies (e.g., impact, process, and outcome evaluations), and managing the evaluation lifecycle. Key topics include sampling techniques, data collection tools, ethical considerations, and ensuring the quality and reliability of results. Additionally, participants will learn how to manage the logistics of evaluations, including budget management, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery of results. By the end of the course, participants will be capable of designing comprehensive evaluations and overseeing their successful implementation.
What you'll gain
- A structured, applied curriculum designed by practitioners with real industry experience
- Hands-on case work drawn from organizations across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe
- A verifiable Excel Trainings completion certificate to add to your professional profile
- Lifetime access to our alumni network and post-program advisor support
How the program is delivered
This program is delivered through a blend of expert-led instruction, structured group exercises, real-world case studies, and individual reflection. Cohorts are kept deliberately small to ensure every participant receives the attention they need to translate concepts into competence.
Target Audience
Who Should Attend This Program
This program is designed for professionals who fit one or more of the profiles below. If you're not sure whether it's right for you, talk to one of our advisors.
Monitoring and evaluation professionals who wish to deepen their skills in evaluation design and management.
Project managers responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing project evaluations.
Development professionals seeking to improve the impact and quality of their evaluation processes.
Researchers and evaluators looking to strengthen their design and management capabilities for more effective assessments.
Not sure if this fits your role? Our advisors will help you decide if this is the right next step, or recommend a better-fit alternative.
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Learning Outcomes
What You'll Be Able To Do
By the time you complete this program, you'll have developed concrete, applicable competencies, not just theoretical knowledge.
- Apply the core frameworks and tools introduced in the program to live work scenarios
- Lead structured discussions with stakeholders using shared, professional terminology
- Design and present a defensible plan, framework, or recommendation in your domain
- Recognize and avoid the common failure patterns highlighted in case studies
- Build an action plan to operationalize what you've learned within 30 days of program close
Format & Logistics
How, Where & When
Each program is run as either an open-enrollment cohort with published dates, a group cohort for a single client organization, or a fully customized engagement.
Duration
1-week crash and 2-week immersive options. Customized engagements can run from 3 days to 4 weeks.
Locations
Nairobi, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Charlottesville, and Dubai. On-site delivery available globally.
Cohort Size
Capped at 25 participants per cohort to maintain participant-centered dynamics and individual feedback.
Certification
Verifiable Excel Trainings certificate with a unique 7-character code, confirmable via our public verification portal.
