Monitoring and Evaluation 10-days
Turn information into insights to improve project performance
This ten-day core management skills course will give you the tools and knowledge to create or manage a successful M&E system for your projects. You will leave the course with a better understanding of the role of effective monitoring and evaluation as well as the ability to make it happen. You will also learn how to ensure the organisation and its stakeholders build on the results of its M&E system.
Why choose this course
If you are responsible for project-level M&E, this course will help you benefit from the latest M&E thinking and practice to guarantee your system delivers maximum value to your organisation and its stakeholders. The course also helps senior managers ensure M&E project leaders are working effectively and are well equipped to bring about change. Delivered by expert development practitioners with extensive field experience, this is the leading M&E course in the development world.
Field and head office people who deliver the M&E system also choose our three- day Working with Logframes course for an introduction to the basic technique used in M&E.
M&E specialists responsible for an organisation-wide approach to monitoring and evaluation also choose our Results-based M&E course for a thorough understanding of the principles and tools for creating and managing an organisation-wide system.
What you will learn
Through a mix of practical activities, theory and current examples you will learn how to:
- Decide on what, how and when to monitor for different stakeholders.
- Develop and use SMART indicators.
- Combine qualitative and quantitative tools to gather and interpret data.
- Establish a baseline and assess your project’s impact.
- Manage evaluation processes and people.
- Communicate your findings to stimulate learning and reflection.
On courses outside of the UK, this practical and flexible programme includes a real- life evaluation of a project run by a local organisation. If you are on a UK-based course, you will benefit from a simulated evaluation exercise as well as a knowledge management session delivered by the HIV/AIDS Alliance.
What our participants say
“IMA has an excellent combination of good trainers and staff. A well organised quality training with great content, that combines knowledge with practice and fun. A rich blend of international participation and shared experience. It enhances team work and promotes good partnership. With IMA training, you become an agent for positive change.”
Esinu Abbey,
Community Water and Sanitation Agency Ghana
Daily Course Objectives
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Day 1
The changing role and practice of M&E- Defining key terms in M&E.
- Understanding the evolution of M&E.
- Relating M&E to your project cycle.
- Identifying the challenges facing M&E professionals.
- Identifying and analysing stakeholders.
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Day 2
Project design- Using a problem tree and an objectives tree to analyse a situation.
- Understanding logframes.
- Defining qualitative and quantitative indicators.
- Developing an indicator set.
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Day 3
Purpose and scope of an M&E plan- Completing the logframe with indicators and information sources.
- Reviewing logframes for quality assurance.
- Establishing the purpose and scope of the M&E plan.
- Confirming stakeholder information requirements.
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Day 4
Data gathering and organising- Planning data gathering and organising.
- Planning critical reflection processes.
- Creating necessary conditions and capacities.
- Half-day visit to a local organisation to learn about its M&E system or a knowledge management session at UK venues.
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Day 5
Data capture tools- Distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative data.
- Using a range of quantitative information gathering tools.
- Integrating a participatory approach into your M&E system.
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Day 6
Data analysis and evaluation- Exploring tools for preparing and processing data.
- Assigning evaluation tasks and roles.
- Incorporating evaluation terms of reference.
- Understanding team development stages.
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Day 7
Baselines and impact assessment- Establishing baseline data for your project.
- Designing a baseline or impact assessment.
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Day 8
Impact assessment exercise- Designing and carrying out a rapid evaluation of a local project (simulated impact assessment exercise in UK venues).
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Day 9
Communicating M&E information- Communicating findings to bring about change.
- Presenting M&E results using different media.
- Developing a communications strategy based on evaluation findings.
- Using M&E findings to bring about change in a project.
- Bringing about change in the organisation.
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Day 10
Findings and recommendations- Presenting your findings and recommendations.
Quick Facts
- Duration:
- 10 days
- Course Fee:
- £2700
- Venues:
- Brighton 18-29 Jun
Cape Town 17-28 Sep
- Application deadline:
- 07 May
06 Aug
- Tailor-made:
- This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organisation. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organisation call Tristan or Helena on +44(0)1273 833030 or complete the training enquiry form.
