🌍 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Course Outline

1. Course Overview

This course equips learners with practical and professional skills in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to design, manage, and evaluate projects effectively. It combines theory with hands-on case studies, digital tools, and real-world simulations.

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2. Target Audience

• Development practitioners

• Project managers & officers

• NGOs, Government & Donor staff

• Students & graduates entering the development sector

• Business owners tracking impact

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3. Course Duration

• Total Duration: 2 Weeks (self-paced online)

• Total Hours: ~45 hours

  • 43hours video + reading lessons

  • 2 hours assessment

 4. Course Structure (Modules & Lessons)

1 Introduction to Monitoring & Evaluation

• Role of M&E in Development Projects
• Monitoring vs Evaluation vs Learning (MEL)
• Key Concepts and International Standards
• Case Study Analysis

 2 Designing M&E Frameworks and Logical Models

•  Theory of Change & Logical Framework  
•  Understanding Logical Models (Logical & Theory of Change)
• Steps in Designing a Logical Framework (Logical Matrix) 
•  Linking Frameworks & Logical Models in Real Projects

3 Digital Data Collection Methods & Tools

• Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
• Designing Digital Surveys
• Using KoboToolbox and ODK
• Offline Data Collection Strategies

 4 Data Management and Quality Assurance

• Data Cleaning & Validation
• Data Privacy & Ethics
• Data Storage Best Practices

5 Data Analysis & Visualization for Decision Making

• Excel for Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis Basics
• Dashboards in Excel & Power BI

6 Evaluation Techniques & Designs

• Types of Evaluations
• Evaluation Designs Explained
• Rapid & Cost-effectiveness Evaluations
• Ethical Considerations

 7 Reporting, Communicating & Using M&E Findings

• Writing Effective M&E Reports
• Storytelling with Data
• Presenting to Stakeholders
• Adaptive Management & Feedback Loops

8 Capstone Project – End-to-End M&E Simulation

• M&E Framework Development
• Digital Data Collection Tool Creation
• Data Analysis & Dashboard Design
• Evaluation Plan & Final Report
• Donor Presentation Video

6. Certification

• Learners who score 50% and above will be eligible to receive a Certificate of achievement in Monitoring & Evaluation from SkillBridge Institute.

• Learners who attend the course without writing the Exams will be eligible for a Certificate of Completion

• The certificate highlights practical experience with M&E tools (Excel, KoboToolbox, ODK, Power BI).

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7. Additional Benefits

• Lifetime access to course materials

• Free updates as M&E practices evolve

• Networking with global learners

• Access to job & consultancy opportunities