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What You'll Learn

Build M&E skills for NGOs and community development—design frameworks, track impact, and improve donor reporting.
Course Benefits
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Assistance during and after training

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Comprehensive 5-day curriculum with all materials included
Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies
Valuable networking opportunities with peers and experts
Post-course resources and refresher materials
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Duration 5 Days
Level Intermediate
Format In-Person

Course Overview

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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is essential for ensuring accountability, learning, and impact in non-profits, NGOs, and community development programs. This course equips participants with practical tools and techniques to design M&E frameworks, track project performance, measure outcomes, and report results effectively. Through real-world case studies and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the confidence to strengthen their organizations’ M&E systems and demonstrate value to stakeholders and donors.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • M&E officers and project managers in NGOs and community-based organizations.

  • Program coordinators and development practitioners.

  • Donor agency staff and grant managers.

  • Community development leaders and field staff.

  • Consultants and researchers in development projects.

Course Impact

Organizational Impact

  • Stronger accountability to donors and beneficiaries.

  • Improved data collection and reporting systems.

  • Enhanced program design, implementation, and impact measurement.

  • Better decision-making through evidence-based insights.

Individual Impact

  • Improved skills in designing M&E frameworks and indicators.

  • Ability to apply qualitative and quantitative M&E tools.

  • Greater confidence in reporting and communicating results.

  • Competence to contribute to donor compliance and program learning.

Course Objectives

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

  • Design effective M&E frameworks aligned with project goals.

  • Develop SMART indicators and data collection tools.

  • Apply participatory M&E approaches in community settings.

  • Analyze, interpret, and report findings for learning and accountability.

  • Strengthen organizational capacity for evidence-based decision-making.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of M&E in Development Programs

  • Role of M&E in project management.

  • Principles of accountability and learning.

  • Key donor and organizational requirements.

Module 2: Designing M&E Frameworks & Indicators

  • Logic models and Theory of Change.

  • Developing SMART indicators.

  • Linking indicators to outcomes and impact.

Module 3: Data Collection & Management

  • Quantitative vs. qualitative tools.

  • Participatory approaches in community projects.

  • Data quality assurance and ethics.

Module 4: Data Analysis, Reporting & Learning

  • Analyzing M&E data for decision-making.

  • Writing results-based reports for donors.

  • Using findings to improve program performance.

Module 5: Practical Applications & Case Studies

  • Case studies of NGO/community M&E systems.

  • Common challenges in M&E and how to overcome them.

  • Hands-on practice in developing M&E plans.

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites required. This course is suitable for beginners and professionals alike.

Course Administration Details

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.

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In-Person Training Schedules


January 2026
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Nairobi, Kenya KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Cape Town, South Africa USD 3,500 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Dubai, United Arabs Emirates USD 4,000 Enroll Now
5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 5 days Zanzibar, Tanzania USD 2,200 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Mombasa, Kenya KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kigali, Rwanda USD 1,800 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Accra, Ghana USD 5,950 Enroll Now
12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 5 days Kampala, Uganda USD 2,200 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dar es Salaam, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Johannesburg, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Nakuru, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 5 days Dakar, Senegal USD 3,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Pretoria, South Africa USD 3,100 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Kisumu, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Naivasha, Kenya KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 Enroll Now
26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 5 days Arusha, Tanzania USD 2,000 Enroll Now
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5 days
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Nairobi, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 99,000
USD 1,400
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Cape Town, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dubai, United Arabs Emirates
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 4,000
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5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Mombasa, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 115,000
USD 1,500
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kigali, Rwanda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 1,800
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Accra, Ghana
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 5,950
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12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kampala, Uganda
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,200
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Nakuru, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Dakar, Senegal
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Pretoria, South Africa
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 3,100
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Kisumu, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,500
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Naivasha, Kenya
Fee (VAT Incl.):
KES 105,000
USD 1,400
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26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
5 days
Venue:
Arusha, Tanzania
Fee (VAT Incl.):
USD 2,000
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Yes, it introduces both foundational and advanced M&E concepts.
Yes, it emphasizes community involvement in the M&E process.
Yes, case studies and practical sessions are integrated into all modules.
Absolutely, the course aligns with donor reporting requirements.
Yes, it is adaptable to both large and grassroots organizations.
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