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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... Last updated October 31, 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 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 techniques, the programme takes a systems-level approach to examine how effective M&E structures are designed, implemented, governed, coordinated, maintained and continuously improved. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how an integrated M&E system connects organisational strategy, programme planning, results frameworks, performance measurement, data collection, analysis, reporting, evaluation and organisational learning. The programme explores how organisations can develop coherent systems that generate timely, accurate and useful information throughout the programme and organisational performance cycle. Key areas include the development of M&E frameworks, results chains, indicators, baselines, targets, data flows, information requirements, reporting structures and evaluation plans. Participants also examine the design of M&E policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities, coordination mechanisms and institutional arrangements required to ensure that M&E becomes an integral part of organisational management rather than a stand-alone reporting function. The programme places strong emphasis on data quality, evidence management and information systems, enabling participants to understand how reliable data can be collected, verified, analysed and transformed into useful performance information. It also examines digital M&E systems, dashboards, reporting mechanisms and the use of evidence to support management decisions. Participants further explore M&E governance, institutional capacity, stakeholder responsibilities and organisational ownership, including strategies for overcoming common challenges such as weak data systems, fragmented reporting, unclear responsibilities, poor indicator design and limited utilisation of M&E findings. The programme also addresses the institutionalisation of M&E by examining how organisations can build sustainable M&E capacity, strengthen staff competencies, establish effective review mechanisms and create a culture in which evidence is routinely used for planning, resource allocation, accountability, programme improvement and strategic decision-making. **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fme-system-design-framework-development-institutionalization-course-training) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fme-system-design-framework-development-institutionalization-course-training&text=M%26E+System+Design%2C+Framework+Development+%26+Institutionalization+Course) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fme-system-design-framework-development-institutionalization-course-training&title=M%26E+System+Design%2C+Framework+Development+%26+Institutionalization+Course) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=M%26E+System+Design%2C+Framework+Development+%26+Institutionalization+Course%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fme-system-design-framework-development-institutionalization-course-training) ## 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 ### Module 1: M&E Systems and Institutional Performance 1. M&E concepts 2. M&E system architecture 3. Organisational performance 4. M&E maturity ### Module 2: Results Frameworks 1. Results chains 2. Results frameworks 3. Outcomes 4. Impact pathways ### Module 3: Indicator Architecture 1. Indicator hierarchies 2. Indicator selection 3. Indicator definitions 4. Indicator reference sheets ### Module 4: Data Systems and Information Flows 1. Data sources 2. Data flows 3. Data responsibilities 4. Information requirements ### Module 5: M&E Data Collection Systems 1. Data-collection methods 2. Monitoring tools 3. Digital collection 4. Field systems ### Module 6: M&E Reporting Systems 1. Reporting structures 2. Reporting schedules 3. Performance reports 4. Management dashboards ### Module 7: Evaluation Systems 1. Evaluation planning 2. Evaluation calendars 3. Evaluation governance 4. Evaluation quality ### Module 8: Data Quality and Assurance 1. Data-quality standards 2. Verification 3. Validation 4. Data-quality assessments ### Module 9: M&E Governance and Institutionalisation 1. M&E policies 2. Roles and responsibilities 3. Capacity development 4. Institutional ownership ### Module 10: M&E System Implementation and Improvement 1. Implementation planning 2. System review 3. M&E maturity assessment 4. 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](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 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. ##### 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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