Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership
The Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership 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 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership is an advanced programme designed for senior professionals responsible for leading monitoring, evaluation, performance, learning and evidence functions within organisations and complex programmes. The prog...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Lead strategic MEL functions and teams.
- Develop organisational MEL strategies.
- Establish effective MEL governance systems.
- Align MEL with organisational strategy.
- Strengthen results-based management.
- Improve performance measurement and reporting.
- Govern evaluation processes effectively.
- Strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
- Build organisational learning systems.
- Promote adaptive and continuous improvement.
Course Content
- Evolution of monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Strategic role of MEL
- MEL and organisational performance
- From compliance to strategic evidence
- Results frameworks
- Results chains
- Outputs, outcomes and impact
- Organisational performance
- MEL strategy development
- MEL architecture
- Information flows
- Institutional MEL systems
- MEL governance structures
- Roles and responsibilities
- MEL policies
- Leadership accountability
- Performance indicators
- KPIs
- Baselines and targets
- Performance reviews
- Evaluation planning
- Evaluation governance
- Evaluation quality
- Evaluation utilisation
- Evidence requirements
- Data quality
- Evidence interpretation
- Management decisions
- Accountability systems
- Stakeholder engagement
- Executive reporting
- Donor and management reporting
- Learning systems
- Lessons learned
- Adaptive management
- Continuous improvement
- MEL team leadership
- MEL capacity development
- MEL performance management
- Strategic MEL action planning
Who Should Attend?
- Directors and Heads of M&E
- MEL Managers
- Programme Directors
- Programme Managers
- Development Executives
- NGO Senior Managers
- Government Directors and Managers
- Donor Programme Managers
- Strategy and Performance Managers
- Senior Research Professionals
- Corporate Performance Leaders
Training Methodology
- Executive-level presentations
- Strategic case studies
- Leadership simulations
- MEL system-design workshops
- Group strategy exercises
- Performance-analysis exercises
- Peer learning
- Executive discussions
- Management scenarios
- Practical assignments
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 Executive Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership.
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership training?
The Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership 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 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership 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 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership 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 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership training?
The next scheduled session runs from 16 November 2026 to 27 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 Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership?
Yes. Participants who complete the Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Executive Programme in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Leadership?
Key learning outcomes include: Lead strategic MEL functions and teams; Develop organisational MEL strategies; Establish effective MEL governance systems; Align MEL with organisational strategy; Strengthen results-based management.
