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Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Measure program performance and demonstrate impact with rigorous M&E.

6 weeksOne day a weekCapstone project

Curriculum

Your six-week path

Each week meets once and builds on the previous session, ending in a hands-on capstone.

  1. 1Week 1

    Introduction to M&E

    Understand why and how we measure results.

    • Concepts and purpose of M&E
    • Monitoring vs. evaluation
    • Results-based management
    • M&E in the project cycle
  2. 2Week 2

    Theory of Change & Logframes

    Map how activities lead to impact.

    • Theory of change
    • Logical framework approach
    • Inputs, outputs, outcomes, impact
    • Assumptions and risks
  3. 3Week 3

    Indicators & Data Sources

    Define what and how to measure.

    • SMART indicators
    • Baselines and targets
    • Means of verification
    • Indicator tracking tables
  4. 4Week 4

    Data Collection

    Gather quality quantitative and qualitative data.

    • Survey and interview design
    • Sampling methods
    • Mobile and digital data tools
    • Data quality assurance
  5. 5Week 5

    Analysis & Evaluation

    Turn data into evaluative judgments.

    • Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
    • Evaluation designs and criteria
    • Attribution and contribution
    • Using findings for learning
  6. 6Week 6

    Reporting & Capstone

    Communicate results and build a system.

    • M&E reports and dashboards
    • Data visualization for decisions
    • Designing an M&E system and plan
    • Capstone: complete M&E framework

Levels

Choose the level that fits you

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) is offered at five levels. Sign up for the one that matches your current experience.

  1. 1

    Beginner

    Start from the fundamentals

    For students who are new to the subject. Covers core concepts, key terms, and the basics you need to get started with confidence.

  2. 2

    Intermediate

    Build on what you know

    For students with some prior knowledge. Goes deeper into practical skills, tools, and real-world application of the fundamentals.

  3. 3

    Advanced

    Master complex skills

    For experienced students ready for challenging material, advanced techniques, and independent problem-solving.

  4. 4

    Professional

    Industry-ready expertise

    For working professionals. Focuses on workplace scenarios, best practices, and the standards expected in the field.

  5. 5

    Diploma

    Full certification track

    A comprehensive track combining all levels toward a Fisko Foundation diploma, with a final assessment and certificate of completion.

Test your knowledge

A quick 4-question check on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E). Pick an answer for each question, then submit to see your score.

  1. 1. What does M&E stand for?

  2. 2. A good indicator should be:

  3. 3. A baseline is:

  4. 4. A logframe helps map:

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