Monitoring and Evaluation
Course ID: 260817 0101 215ESH
Course Dates : 17/08/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Organisational Effectiveness Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
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From London, United Kingdom
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Introduction
This five-day course teaches practical monitoring and evaluation skills you can apply immediately. You will learn how to design M&E frameworks, select indicators, collect reliable data, analyze results, and report findings. The focus is on making M&E useful for program decisions, accountability, and donor reporting. Skills taught here meet common funder and regulatory expectations and reduce risk from weak evidence.
Objectives
1. Design a clear theory of change and logic model linked to measurable outcomes.
2. Build a complete M&E framework with indicators, baselines, targets, data sources, and frequency of collection.
3. Develop and test quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and sampling plans.
4. Clean, analyze, and visualise monitoring data to produce actionable findings and basic performance metrics.
5. Produce concise M&E products: management briefs, donor reports, and simple dashboards tied to decision points.
2. Build a complete M&E framework with indicators, baselines, targets, data sources, and frequency of collection.
3. Develop and test quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and sampling plans.
4. Clean, analyze, and visualise monitoring data to produce actionable findings and basic performance metrics.
5. Produce concise M&E products: management briefs, donor reports, and simple dashboards tied to decision points.
Who Should Attend
Monitoring and Evaluation Officers / Coordinators
Program Managers and Project Leads responsible for implementation
Grant Managers and Donor Reporting Officers
Field Supervisors and Data Collection Team Leaders
Policy Analysts, Results Officers, and Learning Managers who use evidence for decisions
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Principles of Monitoring and Evaluation
- Understanding the purpose of monitoring and evaluation
- Differentiating monitoring, evaluation, and learning
- Aligning M&E with organisational objectives
2. Theory of Change and Logic Models
- Developing a theory of change
- Building logical frameworks
- Linking activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact
3. Results-Based Management
- Defining measurable results
- Identifying assumptions and risks
- Establishing accountability for programme performance
Day 2 – Designing an M&E Framework
1. Developing Performance Indicators
- Selecting SMART indicators
- Defining outcome and output measures
- Ensuring indicators are practical and measurable
2. Building an M&E Framework
- Establishing baselines and targets
- Identifying data sources
- Defining collection frequency and responsibilities
3. Data Quality Management
- Ensuring data accuracy and reliability
- Applying data quality assurance techniques
- Managing data validation processes
Day 3 – Data Collection and Management
1. Quantitative Data Collection
- Designing structured questionnaires
- Selecting sampling methods
- Planning field data collection activities
2. Qualitative Data Collection
- Conducting interviews and focus groups
- Using observation techniques
- Recording qualitative findings consistently
3. Data Management
- Organising monitoring data
- Cleaning and validating datasets
- Protecting confidential information
Day 4 – Data Analysis and Reporting
1. Analysing Monitoring Data
- Calculating basic performance metrics
- Identifying trends and patterns
- Interpreting monitoring results
2. Data Visualisation
- Presenting results using charts and tables
- Designing simple performance dashboards
- Communicating findings clearly
3. Reporting Results
- Preparing management briefs
- Writing donor and stakeholder reports
- Making evidence-based recommendations
Day 5 – Practical Monitoring and Evaluation Workshop
1. Developing an M&E System
- Creating a complete monitoring and evaluation framework
- Selecting indicators and reporting schedules
- Preparing implementation plans
2. Data Analysis Exercise
- Analysing sample programme data
- Producing performance summaries
- Presenting findings and recommendations
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Review and Action Planning
- Reviewing monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques
- Preparing a personal M&E implementation plan
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning
