Practical Approaches for Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is a systematic process of collecting and analysing data to assess the effectiveness and impact of projects, programmes, and policies. This course explores the importance of M&E, clarifies essential concepts, and illustrates how M&E fosters transparency, accountability, and successful programmes. We guide you through designing an M&E system, including developing M&E plans and setting SMART indicators.

Learn to apply the Logical Framework Approach, develop measurable indicators, and conduct meaningful impact assessments that inform decision-making and demonstrate accountability. The course covers quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and mobile data tools, while emphasising ethical considerations such as informed consent and cultural sensitivity. The course explores common challenges faced in M&E, such as resource constraints and provides practical solutions for overcoming them.

Finally, learners will study techniques for ensuring data quality, analysing and visualising data and writing clear, actionable M&E reports for different audiences. Participants will learn to report M&E findings effectively, communicate results to stakeholders, and apply lessons learned to improve future projects. This course is ideal for project and programme managers, M&E officers and consultants, NGO and development practitioners, government officials and donors, researchers, students, and professionals seeking practical M&E skills. Why wait? Start learning today!