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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... Last updated October 29, 2026 10 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person Part of TrustGate's [ Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) programme ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/topics/monitoring-evaluation-learning-mel)Frameworks, tools and training that turn programme data into evidence and impact. ## Course Overview 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 understanding not only what changed, but also whether the intervention contributed to that change, how significant the change was, and what factors influenced the results. Participants explore advanced evaluation concepts including causal inference, counterfactual thinking, attribution, contribution analysis, experimental and quasi-experimental evaluation designs, outcome measurement and impact assessment. The programme also examines how to formulate strong evaluation questions and select appropriate methodologies based on programme objectives, context, available data, resources and intended use of evaluation findings. Particular attention is given to assessing programme effectiveness, relevance, efficiency, outcomes and longer-term impact, while recognising the challenges involved in measuring change within complex development and organisational environments. Participants learn how to assess the strengths and limitations of different evaluation approaches and interpret evidence appropriately. Through practical case studies, evaluation exercises, methodological discussions and applied analysis, participants develop the ability to design and manage more credible evaluations and generate evidence that can support programme improvement, resource allocation, strategic planning, accountability and evidence-based decision-making. 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Impact concepts 2. Evaluation purposes 3. Impact questions 4. Programme effectiveness ### Module 2: Causal Inference 1. Causal relationships 2. Causal pathways 3. Attribution 4. Contribution ### Module 3: Counterfactuals 1. Counterfactual thinking 2. Comparison groups 3. Treatment effects 4. Selection problems ### Module 4: Experimental Evaluation 1. Experimental designs 2. Randomization 3. Treatment groups 4. Control groups ### Module 5: Quasi-Experimental Evaluation 1. Matching 2. Difference-in-differences 3. Regression approaches 4. Comparative designs ### Module 6: Contribution Analysis 1. Contribution claims 2. Evidence chains 3. Causal assumptions 4. Contribution assessment ### Module 7: Outcome and Impact Measurement 1. Outcome indicators 2. Impact indicators 3. Baselines 4. Follow-up measurement ### Module 8: Quantitative and Qualitative Impact Evidence 1. Quantitative evidence 2. Qualitative evidence 3. Mixed evidence 4. Triangulation ### Module 9: Evaluation Analysis and Interpretation 1. Data analysis 2. Effect interpretation 3. Limitations 4. Evaluation conclusions ### Module 10: Impact Communication and Utilisation 1. Evaluation reports 2. Impact narratives 3. Recommendations 4. 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](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/storage/trainers/5hzxpQdLDsz9vyGGP6jbEyMDTCZvsegTZJXbFynF.jpg)### [Mr Elisha Otieno](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/elisha-otieno) Trainer 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 [View full profile ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/trainers/elisha-otieno) ## What's Included Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### 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. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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