Monitoring and Evaluation Diploma

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an essential component of any program, intervention, or project operating in a dynamic environment that requires tools that facilitate evidence-based decision-making. This three-module diploma aims to equip learners with the critical knowledge and skillset needed to design and implement (M&E) systems. The diploma is designed in alignment with international standards for monitoring and evaluation, namely, the American Evaluation Association (AEA) guiding principles for evaluators and the United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) core competencies for evaluators of the UN System. The program will blend planning and project management principles with skill development concerning evaluation study design, developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, data collection and analysis, and IT's changing role. Special focus will be given to professional practice and balancing an evaluation's ethical aspects. The program contains three modules. 

*One continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours.

1. Differentiate between monitoring and evaluation
2. Identify the function of monitoring and evaluation
3. Explain the core concepts, theories, assumptions and terms of the M&E knowledge base
4. Explain the different roles of M&E approaches in different organizational contexts
5. Differentiate between the theory of change and log frames
6. Design M&E frameworks and log frames
7. Evaluate the different levels of change
8. Identify the function of indicators in measuring each level of change
9. Critique different types of indicators
10. Design different types of performance indicators
11. Identify different types of evaluation studies
12. Define the function and components of baseline studies
13. Identify the data collection tools used in the monitoring and evaluation studies
14. Define the components of SMART evaluation questions
15. Critique different evaluation questions
16. Design different evaluation questions
17. Deliver a 20-minute presentation on a log frame
18. Present the main competencies of the diploma in a mind map
19. identify the components of the evaluation report
20. Identify the function and the relations between each component of the evaluation report
21. Identify the main types of evaluation research
22. Analyze the contextual factors affecting the use of a specific research design
23. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each research type
24. Identify different types of data
25. Identify different levels of measurement
26. Differentiate between data collection tools and approaches
27. Select the data collection tool appropriate to answer a specific question
28. Design data collection tools
29. Evaluate the validity and reliability criteria of the data collection tools
30.  Identify the components of the data management plan
31. Design a data management plan
32. Collect quantitative and qualitative data
33. Conduct simple analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data
34.  Differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics
35. Interpret the final product of the major statistical analysis program: SPSS
36. Write a short evaluation report on the data collected
37. Evaluate the quality of the written evaluation report
38. Relate the core concepts covered in Module II in a mind map
39. Review the components of module 2
40. Identify the components of the monitoring plan
41. Design a monitoring plan
42. Critique a monitoring plan
43. Evaluate their own skills against the American evaluation competencies
44. Differentiate between ethical and unethical practices in the monitoring and evaluation field
45. Follow up the endless cycle of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning
46. Identify the components and scope of the TORs and/or SOWs
47. Critique a sample TOR and SOW
48. Differentiate between well-and badly designed data visualization techniques and infographics
49. Identify untraditional techniques to best present their data
50. Use various communication strategies with different stakeholders: sponsors and beneficiaries
51. Identify tactful techniques needed for negative results communication
52. Practice some tactful techniques needed for communicating negative results
53. Identify good writing techniques needed for the evaluation report
54. Use good writing techniques for evaluation reporting
55. Present the findings of their analysis and reports in individual presentations
56. Critique the presentation of their peers

•  Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Sciences (BSc)
• Applicants must obtain the score for course ENGGB1A on the Standardized English Proficiency Test (SEPT)/Online English Placement Test (OEPT) or a valid master's degree or valid IBT/IELTS test score.

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EGP 14,000 per module.