Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects
Design results frameworks, indicators and evaluations that show what your programme is achieving.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Donors and governments expect evidence of results. This course covers theory of change, logframes, indicators, data collection, data quality and evaluation design, with practical exercises using development programmes from across Africa. Participants leave with an M&E plan for their own programme.
Who should attend
- M&E officers and managers
- Programme and project managers
- NGO and donor staff
- Government planning units
What you will be able to do
- Develop a theory of change and logframe
- Define SMART indicators with baselines and targets
- Choose data collection methods and tools
- Ensure data quality
- Plan and manage evaluations
Course outline
Day 1Results-based management
- • M&E concepts
- • Theory of change
- • Logical frameworks
- • Results chains
Day 2Indicators and plans
- • SMART indicators
- • Baselines and targets
- • M&E plans
- • Indicator reference sheets
Day 3Data collection
- • Quantitative methods
- • Qualitative methods
- • Mobile data collection
- • Sampling
Day 4Data quality and analysis
- • Data quality assessments
- • Analysis and visualisation
- • Reporting to donors
- • Learning and adaptation
Day 5Evaluation
- • Evaluation types and designs
- • Terms of reference
- • Managing evaluators
- • Using findings
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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