Preparation Course for Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (CMES) Training Course
INTRODUCTION
In order to measure success and report on results, development workers and public-sector managers create monitoring and evaluation systems. Such systems make it possible to learn from experience and improve programme and project performance.
Monitoring and evaluation is therefore an essential function for all organizations, programs and projects, and consequently international and public-sector organizations have for several years been investing in the creation of such structures. To meet the need for specialist knowledge in this field, the
As a participant of this Certified Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist course, you will learn how to help a range of industries including non-profit, health, education and international development.
In this course, a participant will have the understanding of all the technical skills and tools required to ensure effective monitoring of projects and programs, and to manage the various evaluations that are part of the programming cycle.
This course is a preparation course, and designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for the certification, should you choose to pursue it in the future
OBJECTIVES
After successful completion of this course you would be able to learn of:
Theories of and approaches to monitoring and evaluation
The linkages between monitoring, reporting, control, audit, research, and evaluation
All about the components of a successful monitoring and evaluation system, and how to create one
Methodologies, tools and techniques to run a monitoring and evaluation system
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
The course on Certified monitoring and evaluation specialist is ideal for:
Monitoring and evaluation specialists
Project coordinators and programme managers
Independent evaluators
Donor staff appraising and evaluating projects and programmes
Non-governmental organization officials involved in monitoring and evaluating
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
Introduction to monitoring and Evaluation
Meaning of Project and Project Management
Key characteristics of a project
Position of monitoring and evaluation in project management phases
Types of monitoring
Types of evaluation and evaluation criteria
Objectives of monitoring and evaluation
Difference between M&E | components of M&E system
Who should be involved in M&E activites
Day 2
Designing logical framework in M&E
Introduction to results chain and results chain in details
Background and description of logical framework
SMART indicators
Means of verification and risks and assumptions
Designing logical framework with samples
Day 3
Monitoring and Evaluation methods and tools
Introduction to M&E methods
Direct Observation | Survey or interviews | Focus Group discussion | Pile-ranking exercise | Data Triangulation
M&E tools and what influences the tools choice?
Data Types | Designing questionnaire | Tips on questionnaire designing | Practical focus group discussion guide designing
Causes of poor data quality | Monitoring data quality during collection process
Day 5
Data Analysis and Presentation
Introduction to data analysis
Quantitative data analysis
Using mean, Frequency, Percentage, Range and standard deviation
Bar Charts | Stacked bar chart | Pie Chart | Line graph | Scatter Plo
Qualitative data analysis
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LPC Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lpcentre.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
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DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LPC team for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM Or 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lpcentre.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
