
St. James Research Centre

Programme Evaluation
Falkirk, United Kingdom
DURATION
0 Weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 170 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Programme Evaluation course focuses on assessing the effectiveness and impact of various programs. You'll learn essential evaluation methodologies and tools to analyze and improve program outcomes. This course typically spans one year, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue careers in program evaluation, research analysis, and policy development, working in diverse sectors such as education, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. Opportunities may also arise in consultancy roles, where you can help organizations enhance their programming effectiveness.
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Introduction
This on-demand course provides an overview of research methodology for programme evaluation. It is especially suitable for those who are interested in monitoring and evaluation, policy and programme design and evaluation, and social science research methods. We will provide specific emphasis on programme evaluation in low- and middle-income countries.
Curriculum
Modules:
- Starting a Charitable Organisation
- Board Development
- Leadership and Capacity Part 1
- Leadership and Capacity Part 2
- Strategic Planning
- Evaluation
- Development and Fundraising Part 1
- Development and Fundraising Part 2
- Marketing
- Stakeholder Engagement
Program Outcome
You will:
- Understand principles of when and how to form an NGO.
- Learn how to establish governance of an NGO including the fundamentals of board management.
- Learn how to create and maintain the organisational culture which best suits your particular charitable organisation.
- Understand the difference between governance and management including who is responsible for what and how to ensure people ‘stay in their respective lanes’, even for those people who serve in roles for both governance and management.
- Discover how to create meeting agendas and facilitate meetings that get results.
- Learn how to develop strategy—from Mission, Vision and Values to multi-year objectives to short-term operational plans.
- Learn tactics of how to measure and monitor long-, medium-, and short-term strategy that focuses people’s efforts.
- Understand the basics of developing role descriptions that aid in keeping people focused on what is important.
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.