Section outline

  • Source Instructor: Nami Kwakyu, Student Support: edgh@uw.edu

    This is a sample of what you would experience in the course. We are making part of the first module available for free so that you can gauge whether the content level is right for you. Written assignments, discussion forums and quizzes are not included. If you are interested in taking this course, please visit our website for more details. Please contact us at edgh@uw.edu if you have questions.

    Video: Course Introduction

    Downloads: Video (14 MB), Audio (4 MB), Transcript

    Getting Started

    To get started, go to the General Information section, which will introduce you to the course policies and expectations. The syllabus describes what this course will cover and what the expectations are for successful completion.

    To familiarize yourself with the course navigation, review the information included in the Participant Support area. This link will take you to a different course, which will open in a new browser tab.

    If you experience any technical difficulties, please refer to the Technical Requirements page.

    After you review the General Information section, complete the Course Policy Quiz to gain access to the first two modules.

    Course Learning Objectives

    After completing this course, you will be able to:

    1. Define and distinguish between monitoring and evaluation.
    2. Develop a program logic model to communicate an evidence-based program theory.
    3. Develop an M&E plan to track progress of program activities toward objectives and assess program effectiveness.
    4. Develop quantitative and qualitative indicators and targets for an M&E plan.
    5. Use relevant qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods to track and evaluate program progress.
    6. Identify the qualities of effective qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
    7. Describe how program data can be used for decision-making.
    8. pply ethical guidelines for data collection and reporting.