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Training on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in Project Management

Master the art of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for successful project management. Learn to design, implement, and analyze effective M&E systems to track project progress, measure impact, and make data-driven decisions.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Foundation

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This 5-day intensive course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) practices within the context of project management. Participants will learn how to design, implement, and manage effective M&E systems that can track project progress, measure impact, and ensure accountability. The course covers the full M&E lifecycle, from setting baselines and indicators to conducting evaluations and utilizing M&E data for decision-making. Real-world case studies and practical exercises will allow participants to apply learned concepts to their own projects.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers and coordinators
  • M&E specialists and officers
  • Program staff involved in project planning, implementation, and reporting
  • Development practitioners and consultants
  • NGO and civil society professionals
  • Donor agency representatives
  • Government officials working on project management and evaluation
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamental principles of Monitoring and Evaluation in project management.
  • Develop M&E frameworks, including logical frameworks (logframes) and theory of change.
  • Design indicators for tracking project outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
  • Conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting for M&E activities.
  • Apply tools and techniques for performance measurement and impact evaluation.
  • Integrate M&E processes into project life cycles for continuous learning and improvement.
  • Utilize M&E findings for effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Overview of M&E in project management
  • Key concepts: Monitoring vs Evaluation
  • M&E’s role in project success
  • Establishing M&E systems in different sectors
  • Real-world case studies

Module 2: Designing M&E Frameworks

  • Developing logical frameworks (logframes)
  • Theory of change and impact pathways
  • Setting clear objectives, outputs, outcomes, and impacts
  • Formulating SMART indicators
  • Baseline surveys and target setting

Module 3: Data Collection and Analysis in M&E

  • Quantitative vs qualitative data
  • Data collection methods: Surveys, interviews, focus groups
  • Sampling techniques and tools for M&E data collection
  • Managing and analyzing M&E data
  • Data quality and ethics in data collection

Module 4: Performance Measurement and Evaluation Techniques

  • Mid-term and final project evaluations
  • Measuring project performance and impact
  • Cost-effectiveness and efficiency analysis
  • Tools for participatory evaluation
  • Writing and presenting M&E reports

Module 5: Utilizing M&E Findings for Decision-Making

  • Integrating M&E in project cycles
  • Using M&E results for strategic decision-making
  • Engaging stakeholders with M&E findings
  • Adaptive management and continuous learning
  • Developing an action plan for M&E system improvement
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhances project accountability and transparency

  • Provides actionable insights to improve project performance and outcomes

  • Strengthens evidence-based decision-making and reporting for stakeholders

Personal Impact

  • Builds expertise in designing and managing robust M&E systems

  • Improves analytical and evaluation skills for tracking project success

  • Empowers participants to leverage M&E data for strategic project decisions

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.

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To teach you how to design and implement a robust M&E system that measures a project’s effectiveness, impact, and value to stakeholders.

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