Food Security and Agriculture

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
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
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.