About this Event
Group Discounts:
- Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
- Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants
Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included
Course Overview
This workshop provides a practical introduction to measuring the real impact of programs, policies, and interventions. You will learn how to assess outcomes using evaluation tools, compare results with and without the intervention, and interpret data accurately. Through case studies, group work, and real-world examples, attendees develop strong evaluation skills to support evidence-based decision-making.
Impact evaluation is essential for organizations that need to demonstrate accountability, justify funding, or strengthen their program strategies. This course helps participants understand how to build credible evaluation designs that clearly show what worked, what didn’t, and why. By learning to communicate findings effectively, participants will be able to support leadership decisions and improve program performance over time.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key concepts of impact evaluation
- Develop Logic Models and Theories of Change
- Choose suitable evaluation designs
- Build effective indicator and data collection plans
- Analyze and interpret evaluation data
- Communicate evaluation results clearly
- Apply insights to improve programs and policies
Target Audience
- NGO & development professionals
- Government and public policy staff
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams
- Researchers & academics
- Donor & CSR teams
- Students in social sciences, public policy, and governance
Why Choose This Course?
This course equips participants with the essential skills to assess the real effectiveness of programs and interventions. It provides practical tools to evaluate measurable outcomes, improve program design, and support strategic decision-making. You will learn proven methods used in global development, public policy, and social impact industries.
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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Impact Evaluation
Info: • Purpose and importance of impact evaluation
• Understanding outcomes and causal pathways
• Real examples from development and public policy
• Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Theory of Change & Logic Models
Info: • Mapping how activities lead to impact
• Identifying assumptions
• Building a simple logic model
• Activity
Module 3: Evaluation Designs & Methods
Info: • RCTs, quasi-experiments, before/after models
• Choosing the right method
• Strengths and limitations
• Case Example
Module 4: Data Collection & Indicators
Info: • Quantitative and qualitative data tools
• Developing indicators and outcome metrics
• Building a data collection plan
• Role Play / Exercise
Module 5: Sampling, Ethics & Data Quality
Info: • Sampling basics and techniques
• Ethical data gathering
• Ensuring reliability and validity
• Case Study
Module 6: Data Analysis & Interpretation
Info: • Analyzing sample data
• Identifying trends and differences
• Practical interpretation strategies
• Group Analysis Activity
Module 7: Reporting & Using Evaluation Findings
Info: • Writing clear evaluation summaries
• Presenting findings effectively
• Turning insights into program improvements
• Action Plan Review
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Regus Brampton County Court, 2 County Court Boulevard #Unit 400, Brampton, Canada
CAD 605.73 to CAD 776.51
