eCourse-PDME

This course presents the principles of the Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) cycle. DM&E is a critical element of development projects, as it provides the information needed to make project management decisions, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of interventions, and meet accountability requirements.

This course will enable you to understand and apply the principles of sound results-based monitoring and evaluation methodology to your project. The course will give students an understanding of the most common processes, tools, techniques, and theories needed to monitor and evaluate a project. This course examines the defining characteristics of monitoring and evaluation techniques. It introduces the student to a variety of project management techniques that can be applied in a development project context. Through case study exercises and group discussions, participants will learn the links between design, monitoring, and project evaluation. This course will stimulate ideas for designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation processes that strengthen accountability and learning and contribute to project effectiveness.

The course is based on an interactive case-study approach, with hands-on exercises, homework, reading materials, participant presentations, and online discussions. It focuses on peer learning and the exchange of information on practical experiences in monitoring and evaluation. The online course lasts three weeks. Each week, the instructor will provide instructions to help students complete the required assignments. Students will participate in discussions and receive feedback from the course instructor; they will have access to videos, lectures, tests, and assignments available at any time, and they will apply their understanding through case study exercises, which will be reinforced with feedback from the instructor.

Students will follow a detailed schedule to complete the assigned activities, participate in discussion forums, and submit their exercises in order to receive a grade. Successful completion of all course requirements will result in the award of a Certificate of Completion.

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Student Feedback

“I have worked in monitoring and Evaluation for over four years when I took this course, I realized I had an isolated perspective on M&E. The course presented M&E within the context of project management and this gave me insights on various aspects of Project and how to Monitor and Evaluate throughout the life cycle of the project. “ Joshua Mwesigwa, Uganda

 “I enjoyed the pace and the progress of the course as it clearly guides you through the different stages in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of a project week by week. As a novice in the world of development organizations, I also liked the extra material provided as it deepened my understanding by linking theory to case-studies. I am now looking forward to applying my new knowledge in my field: education”. Emanuele Pesoli, Italy

 “I have really enjoyed this course. It was really intensive. So much learning in such a short time but it was such a rewarding experience. The presentations, the reference materials, and the forums were extremely informative, and it was great sharing experiences from all over the world. I would recommend every mid-career development practitioner to take it.” Florence Kayemba, Stakeholder Democracy Network, Nigeria

“Very interesting, informative and valuable; definitely something I would recommend undertaking. “ David Fuschi Ph.D., Bridging Consulting Ltd, United Kingdom

Fee information:

The course fee is $200. Participants who complete the course successfully will receive a printed certificate mailed at no extra cost. The course fee is due before the start of the course. You can receive a 20% discount if payment is made one week before the course starts. Use the code 20PDME to obtain the 20% discount. We offer additional discounts for groups from development organizations. We will close the registration one day before the start of the course. For other payment types and any questions, you can contact me at Ana Torrelio, Student Services (ana.torrelio@pm4dev.com).

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