Course Background

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) are part of everyday programme management which have been identified to be critical success factors of all projects. Funding organizations are increasingly seeking more accountability for the funds they provide to development projects. Therefore, without an effective MEAL system, it would be difficult to track progress, discover unplanned effects of programmes, make judgments, or judge the impacts the undertaken project will have on the target audience. Thus, HumanitarianGobal.com has developed an Online Diploma Programme in MEAL that contains learning modules that have been developed to help development and relief professionals measure their project progress and impacts more effectively. This programme consists of four modules which are designed to address the needs of busy professionals and have been made accessible through an e-learning platform. All topics have been created through the assembling of learning assets that include illustrations, interactive activities, text, downloadable resources and references and knowledge checks.

Course Objectives

• Gather comprehensive knowledge on the principles of MEAL such as the definition of components, integrated structure and how to apply results-based management and practical considerations in developing MEAL systems.
• Be in a position to develop a complete and adequate MEAL system that will help an organization achieve its goals and objectives.
• Develop knowledge and critical thinking skills to be able to design and evaluate MEAL systems.
• Identify strategies that can be used to overcome barriers to effective MEAL systems in an organization.
• Gain knowledge on how to analyze and report data used in MEAL systems for effective decision making.
• Learn how to develop an effective communication strategy to interact more effectively with stakeholders.

Course Outline

Module 1: Designing Projects & Participatory MEAL

• Logical Framework Approach
• Progress & Process Monitoring
• Participatory MEAL
• Most Significant Change Technique

Module 2: MEAL Data Collection

• Data Quality Assurance
• Data Collection Methods
• Sampling
• Data Management

Module 3: MEAL Data Analysis

• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Data Interpretation

Module 4: Using MEAL Data Information

• MEAL Communication Plan
• MEAL Learning Plan
• Adaptive Management
• Reporting

 Target Group

This programme targets the following professionals:

MEAL specialists and Non-MEAL specialists, Project Managers, Middle-level Managers, Project Coordinators, Personal Assistants, Accountants, Business Executives, Human Resource Managers, Team of Leaders of both state and private corporations, NGO’s as well as anyone who is seeking to enhance their professional skills.

Programme Delivery

This programme is offered in 6 months, with the end of module assignments being scheduled monthly. In the last 2 months of the learning period, the student will be required to undertake a real project which aims at assessing the implementation of learned skills and concepts in a real work environment before proceeding to sit a final exam in the last month. The delivery of this program is purely online, where the participant will be granted an access to an e-learning platform. The content of this programme will be in form of interactive video tutorials, pdf manual and PowerPoint presentation slides which have been prepared by world’s best professionals in MEAL field. Online support in the learning platform is offered on a 24/7 basis while ensuring that our team of facilitators provide guidance and academic support to the participant at all times.

Why Choose HumanitarianGlobal.com

• A reliable e-learning platform supporting learning on the go
• Interactive learning materials
• Flexible learning experience
• World-class learning infrastructure
• Course Moderator is always on standby to support participants throughout their study
• Build Successful Networks
• Expert faculty with vast experience

Course Fees

$1000

Registration

The intake of this programme is in progress and the participants can study at their own pace without being confined to a predefined schedule. Kindly visit our website for more details on registration or write us an email using the email address provided below.

Website: Humanitarianglobal.com

Email Address: info@humanitarianglobal.com