Monitoring & Evaluation Certification

Module 1: Foundations of M&E

• M&E principles and key terminology
• Evaluation within the project cycle
• Linking evaluation to strategic goals

Module 2: Designing monitoring systems

• Building adaptive monitoring structures
• Leveraging technology for real-time tracking
• Performance indicators and data dashboards

Module 3: Tools, methods & frameworks

• Data triangulation, direct observation, surveys
• M&E tools: action planning and implementation
• Ethical considerations in monitoring

Module 4: Sampling for M&E

• Random and purposive sampling
• Research ethics and informed consent
• Data protection and misconduct mitigation

Module 5: Evaluation & data analysis

• Choosing the right evaluation method
• Cost-benefit and impact assessments
• Visualizing and communicating results

Module 6: Project planning & objective setting

• Resource planning and prioritization
• Participatory indicator selection
• Assessing project evaluability

Module 7: Evaluation reporting & communication

• Drafting stakeholder-oriented reports
• Feedback loops and learning integration
• Aligning results with organizational KPIs

Module 8: Advanced M&E + Future Trends

• Developmental evaluation frameworks
• Blockchain and AI in M&E
• Global standards and real-time learning systems