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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOM&908

Training on Monitoring & Evaluation Tools & Reporting for Performance

Gain hands-on skills in M&E tools, performance measurement, and reporting for effective program results and accountability.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course equips participants with practical knowledge and skills to apply Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and techniques for performance tracking and effective reporting. It focuses on developing M&E frameworks, using data collection tools, analyzing performance indicators, and preparing professional reports that enhance decision-making, accountability, and learning in organizations.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • M&E specialists and officers.

  • Program and project managers.

  • NGO and donor-funded project staff.

  • Development consultants and practitioners.

  • Government and corporate planning officers.

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  • Apply appropriate M&E tools for data collection and performance measurement.

  • Develop and use indicators for tracking outcomes and impacts.

  • Analyze data to assess project and program performance.

  • Prepare professional M&E reports for diverse audiences.

  • Use reporting to inform learning, accountability, and strategic decisions.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Key concepts and principles of Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Results Based Management and performance measurement
  • Role of M&E in organizational and project performance improvement
  • Case Study: How M&E supports effective project management
  • Practical: Identify key M&E components in a project scenario

Module 2: M&E Tools and Data Collection Techniques

  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection tools
  • Designing surveys, checklists, and interview guides
  • Using digital tools for real time data collection and monitoring
  • Case Study: Data collection challenges in field projects
  • Practical: Develop a simple survey and interview guide

Module 3: Indicators and Performance Measurement

  • Developing SMART indicators for projects and programs
  • Setting baselines, milestones, and targets
  • Tracking outputs, outcomes, and impacts effectively
  • Case Study: Measuring project success using performance indicators
  • Practical: Create indicators for a sample project framework

Module 4: Data Analysis and Performance Tracking

  • Data cleaning, coding, and analysis techniques
  • Visualizing and interpreting M&E results
  • Using analysis to support decision making and performance improvement
  • Case Study: Data driven performance tracking in development programs
  • Practical: Analyze and present sample M&E data

Module 5: Reporting and Communicating M&E Findings

  • Writing clear and effective performance reports
  • Presenting findings to donors, management, and stakeholders
  • Turning M&E findings into actionable recommendations
  • Case Study: Effective communication of M&E results for decision making
  • Practical: Prepare and present an M&E findings report
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improved ability to track project results and outcomes.

  • Stronger reporting for donors, stakeholders, and regulators.

  • Enhanced accountability and decision-making.

  • Better alignment of programs with organizational goals.

Personal Impact

  • Hands-on skills in using M&E tools effectively.

  • Ability to design and track performance indicators.

  • Confidence in preparing clear, evidence-based reports.

  • Increased professional competence in results-based 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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

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The course covers both traditional and digital tools for data collection, tracking, and reporting.

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For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Monitoring & Evaluation Tools & Reporting for Performance in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.