Training Course on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Course Overview
This Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation course offers a concise and impactful exploration of the principles and practices necessary for engaging stakeholders and promoting inclusive decision-making processes in monitoring and evaluating development projects. This course is designed for professionals and practitioners involved in project management, evaluation, and community development who want to enhance their skills in participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation.
Through practical examples and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to actively involve project stakeholders, including beneficiaries and community members, in the monitoring and evaluation process. They will gain insights into participatory data collection methods, participatory analysis techniques, and tools for engaging stakeholders throughout the project cycle.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Understand the PM&E Process
- Develop PM&E Results Levels
- Define Indicators for PM&E
- Develop a Logical Framework Approach in PM&E
- Carry out participatory M&E Planning
- Understand data collection for PM&E
- Develop Tools and Techniques for rural appraisal in PM&E
- Carry out data Analysis in PM&E
- Implement Participatory Impact Assessment
Course Duration
Online Training: 6 days
Classroom Training: 5 days
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to PM&E
- Overview of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Importance of Participatory Approaches
- Definition of Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation
- Principles and Values of Participatory Approaches
- Benefits and Challenges of PM&E
Module 2: PM&E Planning and Design
- Planning the PM&E Process
- Setting Objectives and Indicators
- Data Collection Methods and Tools
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Developing PM&E Results Levels
Module 3: Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
- Introduction to Logical Framework Approach (LFA)
- LFA Analysis and Planning Phase
- Designing a Logframe
- Risk Rating in Logframe
- Horizontal and Vertical Logic in Logframe
- Using Logframe for Activity and Budget Schedules
Module 4: Participatory Tools and Techniques
- Participatory M&E Planning
- Participatory Project Design
- Group Dynamics in Participatory Decision Making
- Participatory Information Gathering Tools and Methods
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data
- Triangulating Data Collection Sources
Module 5: Analysis, Reporting, and Impact Assessment
- Data Analysis in PM&E
- Using SPSS/Stata in Quantitative Data Management
- Descriptive and Inferential Analysis
- Participatory Dissemination of Findings
- Participatory Evaluation
- Participatory Impact Assessment
- Reporting on Progress and Lessons Learned
Note: This outline provides a general structure for a 5-day training program on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.
Classroom Training Schedule
Start Date | End Date | Location | Cost | Apply |
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Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Nairobi | $ 950 | Register |
Feb 03, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
May 19, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Jul 28, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Sep 01, 2025 | Sep 05, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Oct 06, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Nairobi | $ 1050 | Register |
Virtual Training Schedule
Start Date | End Date | Location | Cost | Apply | |||
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Jan 20, 2025 | Jan 25, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 01, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 05, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
May 05, 2025 | May 10, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Jun 09, 2025 | Jun 14, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 19, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Sep 22, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 01, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register | |||
Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 06, 2025 | Online | $ 400 | Register |
Course Language
This Training course is offered in ENGLISH . Please indicate the language of choice during registration.
Course Delivery
Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, a plenary presentation, and group work. Participants are encouraged to bring any data relevant to their job responsibilities. This is hands-on, product-oriented training and will mostly involve practical exercises. Each participant MUST bring along their own working laptop and android phone.
Certification
Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.
Tailor-Made Course
3 months post-training support, consultation, and coaching is a guarantee from us and will be available after the course.We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@perk-gafrica.com.