Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Courses

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Training Courses

Donors, boards and communities all want to know one thing: is it working? Our MEL courses give M&E officers, programme managers and researchers the skills to answer that with evidence. Learn to design M&E systems, build indicators and baselines, develop theories of change and logframes, manage data quality and run impact evaluations. Join us online, in person or in-house.
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# Course Title Duration Category Action
1 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
2 Advanced Course in Results-Based Management, Performance & Results Measurement Training 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
3 M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
4 Programme & Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance Management Training Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
5 Theory of Change, Logical Framework & Results Architecture Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
6 Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
7 M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
8 Advanced M&E Indicators, KPIs, Baselines & Performance Measurement Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
9 Quantitative, Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research for M&E Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
10 Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
11 Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
12 Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning & Adaptive Management (Meal) Course 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
13 Digital M&E, Data Analytics, Dashboards, Ai & Evidence Systems Course 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
14 Organisational Learning, Knowledge Management & Adaptive Management 5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
15 Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course 10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) View & Register
Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Advanced Course in Results-Based Management, Performance & Results Measurement Training
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Programme & Project Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance Management Training Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Theory of Change, Logical Framework & Results Architecture Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Advanced Impact Evaluation, Causal Analysis & Programme Effectiveness Course
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Advanced M&E Indicators, KPIs, Baselines & Performance Measurement Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Quantitative, Qualitative & Mixed-Methods Research for M&E Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Advanced Evaluation Design, Methods & Evidence Utilisation Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Participatory M&E, Community Accountability & Stakeholder Engagement Course
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning & Adaptive Management (Meal) Course
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Digital M&E, Data Analytics, Dashboards, Ai & Evidence Systems Course
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Organisational Learning, Knowledge Management & Adaptive Management
5 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register
Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course
10 Days Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
View & Register

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Mr Elisha Otieno

Mr Elisha Otieno

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MERL Specialist and Professional , statistician, Data & AI Analytics Consultant, Trainer with 20+ years of experience across stati...

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How we deliver Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) training

Three modes, one certificate. Choose what fits your team.

In-person

Face-to-face workshops at partner venues in Nairobi, Kigali, Kampala, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Accra, Lagos and Dubai.

Live online

Instructor-led virtual classroom, same curriculum, breakout rooms, live case work and Q&A with the trainer.

In-house

We deliver at your premises anywhere in Africa or the Middle East. Best value for teams of 8+.

Certificate

Every completed course awards a verifiable certificate with a QR code linked to a public verification page.

Frequently asked questions

What is monitoring and evaluation (M&E) training?
M&E training equips programme staff to design results frameworks, build indicators and baselines, collect and analyse data, and turn evidence into decisions. Our courses draw on OECD DAC evaluation criteria, UNDP planning-and-M&E handbook methods and BetterEvaluation practice.
How long does M&E training take?
Core M&E courses run 5 days; advanced M&E system design and evaluation methods programmes run 10 days. Certificate-only refreshers are available in 3-day format for in-house delivery.
How much does M&E training cost in Africa and the Middle East?
Online M&E training starts from USD 600 (5-day) or USD 1,200 (10-day). In-person in Africa and the Middle East is typically USD 1,500 to USD 4,500 per participant depending on venue. Group and in-house rates available.
Who should take M&E training?
M&E officers, programme managers, planning officers, government monitoring staff, NGO field coordinators and consultants working on donor-funded programmes. Also useful for senior managers who need to interpret evaluation findings.
Can I attend M&E training online?
Yes. Every M&E course is delivered live online, in person and in-house. The online format uses the same case studies and hands-on exercises with a live facilitator.
Do you cover Theory of Change and logframes?
Yes. Theory of Change and Logical Framework are covered in core M&E courses, plus a dedicated "Theory of Change, Logical Framework & Results Architecture" programme for teams designing new interventions.

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