Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
Course Overview
Data-driven decision-making has become essential for organizations, NGOs, development programs, and institutions seeking to improve performance, accountability, and long-term impact. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) provides the frameworks and tools needed to assess project effectiveness, generate evidence, and strengthen organizational learning.
Our Certificate in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning is designed to equip learners with practical and applicable skills in project monitoring, evaluation frameworks, research methodologies, data collection, and evidence-based management. The program is suitable for professionals working in development programs, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, community projects, public institutions, and research environments.
Participants will explore key areas including MERL frameworks and approaches, data collection and management, use of monitoring and evaluation data for decision-making, and strengthening project implementation through evidence and learning systems.
By the end of this course, a student will be assessed as competent
Module 1: Introduction to MEAL Principles and Concepts
- Understand MEAL basic principles
- Apply the principles of results-based management
- Use practical considerations and key steps in developing MEAL systems
- Monitoring and Evaluation Planning, Design and Implementation
Module 2: Designing Program MEAL Systems
- Deciding on key aspects of the program to monitor
- Identifying data sources
- Designing sound data collection and collation tools
- Developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for managing data
- Project Monitoring
- Project Evaluation
Module 3: Analysing And Reporting Data for Decision Making
- Developing a data analysis strategy
- Selecting data analysis methods
- Presenting analysed data
- Common pitfalls/errors in analysing data
There are three assignments (continuous assessment tests) and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 70%, while Examination accounts for 30% of the mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Certificate and a course transcript.
Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will receive a Certificate of Merit and a transcript.
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: $300
