M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course
The M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems 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 practical programme develops the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage, analyze and maintain high-quality data for Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL). It examines the complete M&E data cycle, from data planning and collection through storage, cleaning,...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Develop effective M&E data systems.
- Select appropriate data sources.
- Improve data collection.
- Establish data-quality controls.
- Verify and validate data.
- Manage M&E databases.
- Clean datasets.
- Strengthen data governance.
- Improve evidence reliability.
- Support evidence-based decisions.
Course Content
- Data concepts
- Evidence requirements
- Data sources
- Data flows
- Quantitative data
- Qualitative data
- Administrative data
- Digital collection
- Questionnaires
- Checklists
- Interview guides
- Digital forms
- Data organisation
- Databases
- Data storage
- Information management
- Accuracy
- Completeness
- Consistency
- Timeliness
- Data verification
- Validation
- Spot checks
- Data audits
- Error identification
- Missing data
- Duplicates
- Data correction
- Data ownership
- Access
- Security
- Data protection
- Evidence repositories
- Data documentation
- Evidence traceability
- Evidence use
- Data interpretation
- Evidence synthesis
- Reporting
- Management decisions
Who Should Attend?
- M&E Officers
- MEL Officers
- Data Officers
- Research Officers
- Programme Officers
- Information Managers
- Project Managers
- NGO Professionals
Training Methodology
- Practical data exercises
- Data-quality case studies
- Tool-development exercises
- Data-verification simulations
- Dataset exercises
- Group workshops
- Practical checklists
- Peer review
- Data scenarios
- Problem-solving exercises
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 M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course training?
The M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems 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 M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, Dar es Salaam), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems 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 M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course training?
The next scheduled session runs from 16 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 M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the M&E Data Management, Data Quality & Evidence Systems Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Develop effective M&E data systems; Select appropriate data sources; Improve data collection; Establish data-quality controls; Verify and validate data.
