Training on Impact Evaluation of Projects and Programmes
Build skills in evaluation frameworks, methods, and reporting to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course provides participants with practical skills and methodological tools to design, implement, and manage impact evaluations for projects and programmes. It emphasizes both quantitative and qualitative approaches, enabling participants to measure outcomes, attribute changes to interventions, and generate evidence that informs policy and strategic decision-making. By blending theory with practical applications, participants will learn how to design evaluations that are credible, reliable, and useful for improving programme effectiveness and accountability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) officers and specialists
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Project and programme managers
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Policy makers and government officials involved in planning and oversight
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NGO and donor-funded programme staff
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Researchers and consultants in development, governance, and social sectors
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Distinguish between monitoring, outcome, and impact evaluation
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Apply quantitative and qualitative methods to assess impact
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Design evaluation frameworks and data collection strategies
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Use evaluation findings to inform policies, funding, and programming decisions
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Communicate results effectively to stakeholders and decision-makers
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Impact Evaluation
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Understanding project cycles and evaluation types
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Key concepts: attribution, counterfactuals, and causality
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Case study: Differentiating monitoring vs. impact evaluation in a development project
Module 2: Designing Impact Evaluations
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Theory of change and logical frameworks
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Selecting indicators and evaluation designs
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Case study: Building an impact evaluation framework for a health programme
Module 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
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Experimental, quasi-experimental, and mixed-methods designs
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Sampling, surveys, interviews, and focus groups
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Case study: Combining methods for a rural development programme evaluation
Module 4: Data Management and Analysis
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Data collection tools and technologies
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Analyzing data for causality and impact
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Case study: Using evaluation data to measure social impact outcomes
Module 5: Reporting, Learning, and Using Results
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Interpreting findings for decision-making
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Communicating evaluation results to diverse stakeholders
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Case study: Applying evaluation insights to redesign an education project
Where the change lands
Organisation Impact
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Strengthened capacity to measure and demonstrate the real impact of projects
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Enhanced evidence-based decision-making for future programming
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Improved accountability and transparency to stakeholders and donors
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Better allocation of resources toward interventions with proven results
Individual Impact
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Ability to design and implement robust impact evaluations
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Enhanced analytical and reporting skills for evidence generation
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Practical experience with evaluation tools and methods
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Increased career prospects in M&E, research, and programme management
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 |
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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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