Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation

This course maps to capability:

Overview

Many people fear evaluation because they think it’s all about being judged. But when done well evaluation provides useful feedback to aid in decision-making and improves projects, ultimately leading to positive social change. This 1 day workshop introduces participants to basic concepts related to evaluating projects and programs. The workshop is designed to de-mystify the evaluation process exploring such topics as: fit for purpose evaluation processes and approaches; interpreting data and producing findings; engaging with stakeholders; the nature and use of evaluation; ethics in evaluation; and key issues and trends in the field of evaluation. Participants will be equipped to develop the right evaluation strategy to suit an organisations program needs, within budget and to satisfy information and reporting needs.

This workshop is offered in partnership with the Australian Evaluation Society (AES). AES members please register here through the AES' website.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should have an understanding of:

  • The key monitoring and evaluation concepts
  • The steps in monitoring and evaluation planning
  • Engagement with stakeholders
  • Interpretation and presenting findings
  • Ethics to consider in evaluation

Benefits to your organisation

  • Understand how monitoring and evaluation contributes to continuous improvement
  • Understand how program logic is used to clarify outputs and outcomes

Benefits to you

  • Understand key monitoring and evaluation concepts and terminology including how monitoring and evaluation fits with the program cycle
  • Understand the role of key evaluation questions
  • Understand what is included in a monitoring and evaluation plan