Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course
The Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course is a 10-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
The Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course equips professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills for determining whether programmes and interventions are producing meaningful and measurable changes. The programme focuses on und...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand advanced impact evaluation.
- Develop evaluation questions.
- Apply causal reasoning.
- Understand counterfactuals.
- Select appropriate evaluation designs.
- Assess attribution and contribution.
- Measure programme outcomes.
- Interpret evaluation evidence.
- Assess programme effectiveness.
- Communicate impact findings.
Course Content
- Impact concepts
- Evaluation purposes
- Impact questions
- Programme effectiveness
- Causal relationships
- Causal pathways
- Attribution
- Contribution
- Counterfactual thinking
- Comparison groups
- Treatment effects
- Selection problems
- Experimental designs
- Randomization
- Treatment groups
- Control groups
- Matching
- Difference-in-differences
- Regression approaches
- Comparative designs
- Contribution claims
- Evidence chains
- Causal assumptions
- Contribution assessment
- Outcome indicators
- Impact indicators
- Baselines
- Follow-up measurement
- Quantitative evidence
- Qualitative evidence
- Mixed evidence
- Triangulation
- Data analysis
- Effect interpretation
- Limitations
- Evaluation conclusions
- Evaluation reports
- Impact narratives
- Recommendations
- Decision-making
Who Should Attend?
- Evaluation Specialists
- Senior M&E Officers
- MEL Managers
- Researchers
- Programme Managers
- Policy Analysts
- Development Professionals
- NGO Evaluation Teams
- Government Evaluation Professionals
- Consultants
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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Certification
Certificate of Professional Training in Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course training?
The Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course runs for 10 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course cost?
The fee is US$1,200 per person online and US$2,800 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 Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 9 November 2026 to 20 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 Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Understand advanced impact evaluation; Develop evaluation questions; Apply causal reasoning; Understand counterfactuals; Select appropriate evaluation designs.
