Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course
The Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation 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 Course represents an advanced, future-focused programme for professionals working with complex development, governance, environmental, social and economic programmes. It is designed for situations where conventional linear M&E approaches may not adequately capture how cha...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand Systems MEL.
Course Content
- Systems concepts
- Systems thinking
- Interconnections
- Complex development challenges
- Systems MEL principles
- Linear versus systems approaches
- Systems evidence
- Systems learning
- Complexity
- Emergence
- Feedback loops
- Non-linear change
- Actor mapping
- Relationship mapping
- Causal loops
- System dynamics
- Context monitoring
- Emergent outcomes
- System signals
- Adaptive indicators
- Complexity-aware evaluation
- Contribution analysis
- Developmental evaluation
- Systems-level evaluation
- Development outcomes
- Impact pathways
- Impact measurement
- Contribution to change
- SDG framework
- SDG targets
- SDG indicators
- Programme-SDG alignment
- Stakeholder systems
- Collective learning
- Adaptive management
- Systems change
- Systems MEL frameworks
- Evidence and decision-making
- Strategic learning
- Long-term transformation
Who Should Attend?
- Senior M&E Professionals
- MEL Managers
- Evaluation Specialists
- Development Directors
- Programme Directors
- Policy Professionals
- Government Planning Professionals
- NGO Leaders
- Development Consultants
- SDG Coordinators
- International Development Professionals
Training Methodology
- Systems-thinking workshops
- Complexity case studies
- Systems mapping
- Evaluation scenarios
- SDG mapping exercises
- Multi-stakeholder simulations
- Group assignments
- Reflection sessions
- Adaptive-management exercises
- Strategic presentations
Is this course for you?
Level: Advanced
Problems this course solves
- This course addresses the challenge of linking programme activities and results to the SDGs, while strengthening the use of systems thinking, evidence and evaluation approaches for credible impact assessment and decision-making.
What's Included
Certification
Certificate of Professional Training in Systems Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course training?
The Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation 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 Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Mombasa, Nairobi, Kigali, Lilongwe), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation 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 Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course training?
The next scheduled session 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 Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Systems Mel, Development Impact, SDGs & Complex Programme Evaluation Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Understand Systems MEL.
