M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course
The M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization 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.
This comprehensive programme is designed for professionals responsible for establishing, strengthening, managing or institutionalising Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems within organisations, programmes and projects. Rather than focusing only on individual M&E tools and t...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Design institutional M&E systems.
- Develop comprehensive M&E frameworks.
- Establish indicator systems.
- Design data flows and reporting structures.
- Develop evaluation plans.
- Establish M&E governance.
- Strengthen data quality systems.
- Develop M&E policies and procedures.
- Institutionalise M&E practices.
- Build sustainable M&E capacity.
Course Content
- M&E concepts
- M&E system architecture
- Organisational performance
- M&E maturity
- Results chains
- Results frameworks
- Outcomes
- Impact pathways
- Indicator hierarchies
- Indicator selection
- Indicator definitions
- Indicator reference sheets
- Data sources
- Data flows
- Data responsibilities
- Information requirements
- Data-collection methods
- Monitoring tools
- Digital collection
- Field systems
- Reporting structures
- Reporting schedules
- Performance reports
- Management dashboards
- Evaluation planning
- Evaluation calendars
- Evaluation governance
- Evaluation quality
- Data-quality standards
- Verification
- Validation
- Data-quality assessments
- M&E policies
- Roles and responsibilities
- Capacity development
- Institutional ownership
- Implementation planning
- System review
- M&E maturity assessment
- Continuous improvement
Who Should Attend?
- M&E Managers
- MEL Directors
- M&E Officers
- Programme Managers
- Planning Officers
- Performance Managers
- NGO Managers
- Government Planning Professionals
- Development Consultants
- Institutional Performance Teams
Training Methodology
- System-design workshops
- M&E framework development
- Case studies
- Practical templates
- Group assignments
- Data-flow exercises
- Institutional analysis
- Peer review
- System simulations
- Practical presentations
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 System Designn, Framework Development & Institutionalisation
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course training?
The M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization 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 M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Kigali, Nairobi, Kampala), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization 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 M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course training?
A session is running now, from 26 October 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. The next one 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 M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the M&E System Design, Framework Development & Institutionalization Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Design institutional M&E systems; Develop comprehensive M&E frameworks; Establish indicator systems; Design data flows and reporting structures; Develop evaluation plans.
