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Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Impact Evaluation and Learning

Unlock the true value of your projects by understanding the difference you’re truly making. This course on Impact Evaluation and Learning will equip you with the tools to measure, evaluate, and learn from the impact your projects have on communities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders. Whether you're assessing long-term outcomes or immediate changes, this course will teach you how to design impactful evaluations and use those results to guide future improvements and decision-making. Dive deep into the process of impact evaluation and learn how to turn insights into actionable learning that enhances your project’s effectiveness.

1–2 weeks Nairobi · Mombasa · Dar es Salaam · Johannesburg · Dubai Certificate on completion Open enrollment
Program Overview

About This Program

This course focuses on the methodologies and techniques used to conduct impact evaluations that assess the outcomes and long-term effects of projects. Participants will learn how to design evaluations that measure not only the direct outputs but also the broader impact on the community and stakeholders. The course covers various impact evaluation approaches such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and contribution analysis. Participants will also explore how to integrate learning into the evaluation process, ensuring that insights are used to improve ongoing and future projects. Emphasis will be placed on data collection, analysis, and the interpretation of findings to assess whether and how a project has achieved its intended impact.

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.

Why Enroll

Reasons This Program Is Worth Your Time

Each cohort is carefully designed to produce measurable, applied outcomes. Here's what makes this program stand out.

1
Design Rigorous Impact Evaluations

Learn how to set up evaluations that assess both immediate and long-term impacts of your projects.

2
Apply Advanced Evaluation Methods

Gain familiarity with sophisticated evaluation techniques, including RCTs and quasi-experimental designs, to measure true impact.

3
Integrate Learning for Continuous Improvement

Understand how to use evaluation results to drive organizational learning and improve the impact of future projects.

4
Strengthen Accountability and Transparency

Learn how to present impact findings to stakeholders in a way that builds trust and supports evidence-based decision-making.

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.

M&E professionals who want to specialize in measuring the impact of projects and programs.
Development practitioners who are interested in learning how to assess long-term outcomes and impacts of their work.
Project managers and team leaders looking to understand the effectiveness of their interventions and make data-driven decisions.
Researchers and evaluators interested in exploring advanced methodologies for impact assessment.
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. Speak to an advisor →
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.

Frequently Asked

Program FAQs

Are there prerequisites for this program?
Most of our programs assume professional working experience but no formal academic prerequisite. Our advisors can confirm fit before you commit.
What does the fee cover?
Tuition, learning materials, refreshments during sessions, and certificate issuance. Travel and accommodation are quoted separately for off-site venues.
Can my organization sponsor multiple participants?
Yes. We offer organizational pricing and can run a dedicated cohort for your team if you have 8+ participants. Speak to a partnerships advisor.
How do I verify the certificate I receive?
Every certificate carries a unique 7-character code printed in the top right. Anyone can verify authenticity at our verification portal.
What if I need to defer my enrollment?
We offer one free deferral per enrollment to a future cohort within 12 months, subject to availability. Reach out to our team as soon as possible.
Open enrollment

Enroll in this program

  • Duration1–2 weeks
  • FormatIn-person · Hybrid
  • Locations6+ cities
  • Cohort sizeUp to 25
  • CertificateYes (verifiable)
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What Past Participants Say

Outcomes From Recent Cohorts

The instructors were very clear and made every session interactive. I came away with a toolkit I started using the very next week.
EM Eliud MutuaPast program participant
The case work was the best part. Our cohort spent two days on a real procurement scenario and the recommendations we built are now informing live policy.
WK Wanjiku KaranjaProgramme Manager · Development NGO
I'd done other executive programs before, but this one stuck. The post-program advisor check-in 30 days later genuinely held me accountable to apply what I'd learned.
SM Samuel TettehESG Lead · Listed Corporate
For Teams & Organizations

Looking for a Flexible, Customized Version of This Program?

If you have 8 or more participants, we can deliver this program as a private cohort, co-designed with your subject matter experts and run at your preferred location, locally or internationally.

  • Industry-based learning where participants experience what they've learned in the field
  • Excursions and team-building activities themed around the program's lessons
  • Training delivered at the location of your choice (locally or internationally)
  • Tailored case studies, reading materials, and assessments
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