Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course
The Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This advanced programme develops the professional knowledge and practical skills required to design, manage, conduct and utilise evaluations across programmes, projects, policies, strategies and organisational initiatives. It provides participants with a structured understandi...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Design appropriate evaluations.
- Develop evaluation questions.
- Select evaluation methods.
- Develop evaluation matrices.
- Manage evaluation processes.
- Assess programme performance.
- Analyse evaluation evidence.
- Develop practical recommendations.
- Communicate evaluation findings.
- Promote evaluation utilisation.
Course Content
- Evaluation concepts
- Evaluation purposes
- Evaluation users
- Evaluation principles
- Evaluation questions
- Evaluation criteria
- Evidence requirements
- Evaluation matrices
- Needs assessment
- Programme design
- Feasibility
- Design improvement
- Implementation
- Fidelity
- Delivery quality
- Process performance
- Outcome measurement
- Results assessment
- Behavioural change
- Outcome evidence
- Surveys
- Interviews
- Focus groups
- Document review
- Quantitative analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Triangulation
- Interpretation
- Validity
- Reliability
- Credibility
- Evaluation limitations
- Findings
- Conclusions
- Recommendations
- Executive summaries
- Evidence use
- Management action
- Programme adaptation
- Learning
Who Should Attend?
- Evaluation Officers
- M&E Managers
- Programme Managers
- Project Managers
- Researchers
- Development Professionals
- Consultants
- Government Evaluation Teams
- NGO Professionals
Training Methodology
- Evaluation case studies
- Evaluation-design workshops
- Practical tools
- Evaluation scenarios
- Report-review exercises
- Group assignments
- Peer review
- Evidence-analysis exercises
- Evaluation simulations
- Facilitated discussions
Your facilitator
Mr Elisha Otieno
MERL Specialist and Professional , statistician, Data & AI Analytics Consultant, Trainer with 20+ years of experience across statistics, data analytics, monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, data systems and digital transformation. Experienced in translating complex analytical, AI and MERL concepts into practical, decision-oriented solutions for government institutions, financial institutions, NGOs, international development organisations, research teams and professional audiences. Has del
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Level: Advanced
Problems this course solves
- It equips participants with advanced evaluation design, mixed-methods, data analysis, evidence synthesis and utilisation skills to generate credible, actionable and decision-relevant evidence for improving programmes, policies, resource allocation, organisational performance and accountability.
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Advanced Evaluation Design Methods & Evidence Utilisation
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course training?
The Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, London), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 9 November 2026 to 13 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Design appropriate evaluations; Develop evaluation questions; Select evaluation methods; Develop evaluation matrices; Manage evaluation processes.
