At JVTI:
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
Diploma In Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
The Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) provides learners with a strong foundation in the principles, tools, and practical applications of monitoring and evaluation across development, humanitarian, public health, and corporate sectors. The program explores the entire project lifecycle, emphasizing systematic progress tracking, performance measurement, data analysis, and evidence-based reporting for improved decision-making.
Learners gain hands-on experience developing M&E frameworks, creating performance indicators, conducting evaluations, and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative data to support transparency, accountability, and program effectiveness.
Upon completion of the Diploma in M&E, learners will be able to:
• Apply M&E Principles: Understand and implement M&E concepts, processes, and frameworks in diverse contexts.
• Design M&E Systems: Develop and operationalize M&E plans, logic models, and performance measurement systems.
• Conduct Effective Evaluations: Design and carry out formative, mid-term, and summative evaluations to assess project outcomes and impact.
• Use Data Tools: Apply data collection, analysis, and visualization tools for quantitative and qualitative evaluation.
• Strengthen Decision-Making: Generate timely and accurate data for improving program effectiveness and informing policy decisions.
• Promote Accountability: Support transparency and responsible use of resources through results-based monitoring and evidence-driven reporting.
By the end of the Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), learners will be able to:
• Design and implement effective Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and systems
• Develop logical frameworks, baseline studies, and performance measurement plans
• Create and apply SMART indicators to track project progress and results
• Collect, manage, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using appropriate tools
• Conduct formative, mid-term, and summative evaluations across different sectors
• Interpret evaluation findings to improve program performance and decision-making
Module 1: Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation
• Introduction to M&E
• M&E as an Integral Component of Project Planning & Implementation
• Evaluation Types and Models
• Monitoring and Evaluation Methods and Tools
• M&E Planning, Design, and Implementation
• Data Analysis and Report Writing
• Purpose and Importance of M&E
• Integrating Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation: Results-Based Management
• Designing a Monitoring System
• Baseline Studies and Damage Control
• Designing a Monitoring System: Case Study
• Glossary of Key M&E Terms
Module 2: Indicators, Stakeholders & Participatory Approaches
• Introduction to Indicators
• Project Management Techniques in Monitoring
• Understanding the Project/Initiative
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Essentials of Monitoring and Evaluation
• Cluster Development Concepts
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
• Importance of an Evaluation Plan
Partnerships and Other Commercial Opportunities
Module 3: Evaluation Design, Data Collection & Analysis
• Choosing Evaluation Questions
• Planning the Evaluation
• Qualitative and Quantitative Evaluation Design
• Selecting Appropriate Evaluation Designs
• Data Collection and Analysis Methods
• Use of Archival and Secondary Data
• Using Evaluation Results to Refine Projects
Module 4: Using Evaluation Findings & Reporting
• Applying an Evaluation Design to Answer Key Questions
• Providing Feedback to Improve the Project
• Communicating Evaluation Findings
• Evaluation Report Structure and Presentation
This program is designed for:
• Project officers, M&E assistants, and development practitioners
• NGO professionals working in health, education, humanitarian, and community projects
• Government staff involved in planning, budgeting, or reporting
• Researchers and data officers
• Individuals seeking to build careers in Monitoring and Evaluation
Format: Self-Paced and Distance Learning
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 6 Months
Level: Intermediate
Learners will be evaluated through:
• Assignments: 60%
• Research Project/Term Paper: 30%
• Final Examination: 10%
Successful candidates will be awarded a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Certificate and Transcript by Jocy Visionary Training Institute (JVTI).
Fee: 800 USD
We deliver accredited Diploma and Postgraduate programs designed to equip learners with practical skills, industry relevant knowledge.
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