Training on Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Development
Master impact evaluation and drive evidence-based development. Learn to design, implement, and analyze rigorous impact evaluations to measure program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and maximize social impact.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Impact evaluation involves the assessment of changes as a result of projects, programs, or policies. This included both the intended and unintended interventions. This course aims at imparting skills to participants on the ways to carryout impact evaluations on their respective programs, policies, or projects. At the end of the course a participant sold be able to carry out a vigorous impact assessment with respect to specific interventions.
Course Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Development practitioners and project managers
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialists
- Policy makers and government officials
- NGO staff and program officers
- Donor agency representatives
- Researchers and academics interested in development studies
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to
- Understand the principles and importance of impact evaluation in the context of development.
- Identify and apply appropriate methodologies for impact evaluation, including experimental and quasi-experimental designs.
- Design an impact evaluation study, including the development of a theory of change and evaluation questions.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to assess the impact of development interventions.
- Use impact evaluation findings to inform decision-making and improve project design and implementation.
- Communicate evaluation results effectively to stakeholders
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Impact Evaluation
- Definition and purpose of impact evaluation
- Types of evaluations: formative, summative, process, and impact
- Theory of change and logic models
- Ethical considerations in impact evaluation
- Case Study: Evaluating the real impact of a donor-funded development program
- Practical: Developing a simple theory of change and logic model
Module 2: Evaluation Designs & Methodologies
- Experimental designs: Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)
- Quasi-experimental designs: Difference-in-Differences, Matching, Regression Discontinuity
- Non-experimental and qualitative evaluation approaches
- Strengths and limitations of different evaluation designs
- Case Study: Comparing evaluation designs in a social development project
- Practical: Selecting an appropriate evaluation design for a program
Module 3: Data Collection & Analysis
- Primary and secondary data sources
- Survey design and sampling techniques
- Data collection methods: surveys, interviews, focus groups
- Quantitative analysis using statistical tools (STATA, R)
- Qualitative analysis: coding and thematic analysis
- Case Study: Data-driven evaluation of a public health intervention
- Practical: Designing a survey and analyzing sample evaluation data
Module 4: Using Evaluation Results
- Interpreting evaluation findings and assessing validity
- Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis
- Translating findings into policy and decision-making
- Writing evaluation reports and presenting results
- Stakeholder communication strategies
- Case Study: Policy change driven by impact evaluation results
- Practical: Preparing an evaluation summary report and presentation
Module 5: Practical Application & Case Studies
- Designing a full impact evaluation for a real-world project
- Review of successful impact evaluation case studies
- Peer review and feedback sessions
- Developing implementation plans for participants’ projects
- Linking evaluation to continuous improvement
- Case Study: Large-scale impact evaluation and lessons learned
- Practical: Building a complete impact evaluation framework for a project
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of development programs by rigorously identifying which interventions truly work.
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Attract more funding and enhance the organization's credibility by providing robust, evidence-based proof of impact to donors and partners.
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Enable strategic decision-making by replacing assumptions with scientifically sound data on program outcomes.
Personal Impact
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Gain a highly technical and sought-after skill set that is essential for roles in research, policy, and senior program management.
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Position yourself as an expert who can prove the value of projects, contributing to high-level strategic discussions.
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Develop the professional competence to design and execute rigorous evaluations that inform and shape the future of development initiatives.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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