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Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Decision Making Training Course

In today's world, delivering programs or initiatives is not enough. Stakeholders demand proof of real impact, accountability, and transparency. Are your decisions guided by assumptions or data? Can you measure change credibly? Can you show funders, executives, and partners that what you do truly works?

Are you delivering results or simply delivering activities? Is your organization learning from evidence or repeating assumptions?

This course is essential for anyone involved in designing initiatives, allocating resources, and reporting on performance. It focuses on practical, actionable evaluation, not academic theory, ensuring you can demonstrate the true impact of your efforts.

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5 Days
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Foundation To Intermediate
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In-person sessions at premier locations

Nairobi Kenya
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 1,600
Kigali Rwanda
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 1,900
Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 4,100
Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Mon - Fri
5 Days
USD 2,400
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Nairobi, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,600 English See dates & reserve →
Kigali, Rwanda Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,900 English See dates & reserve →
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 4,100 English See dates & reserve →
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,400 English See dates & reserve →
Abuja, Nigeria Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,900 English See dates & reserve →
Zanzibar, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,400 English See dates & reserve →
Mombasa, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,700 English See dates & reserve →
Cape Town, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,900 English See dates & reserve →
Johannesburg, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,800 English See dates & reserve →
Kampala, Uganda Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,900 English See dates & reserve →
Pretoria, South Africa Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 3,500 English See dates & reserve →
Lagos, Nigeria Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,500 English See dates & reserve →
Arusha, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 2,000 English See dates & reserve →
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,900 English See dates & reserve →
Naivasha, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,700 English See dates & reserve →
Nakuru, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,600 English See dates & reserve →
Kisumu, Kenya Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 1,600 English See dates & reserve →
Accra, Ghana Mon - Fri (5 Days) USD 5,950 English See dates & reserve →

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About the Course

Organizations today are under immense pressure to deliver measurable impacts, ensure value for money, and provide evidence that guides strategic decisions. This course equips professionals to design robust impact evaluations, collect and analyze meaningful data, and translate insights into actionable decisions.

Participants will learn rigorous yet practical tools of impact evaluation, including theory of change, logic models, understanding counterfactuals, applying qualitative and quantitative approaches, measuring outcomes, distinguishing between attribution and contribution, and reporting insights clearly. This transformative learning experience will empower you to become a credible evidence-based leader, capable of justifying decisions, securing funding, improving programs, and influencing organizational strategy.


Target Audience

This course targets professionals across various sectors who are responsible for evaluating outcomes and ensuring program effectiveness. The target audience includes:

  • Policy makers
  • Program managers
  • M&E professionals
  • Donor-funded project teams
  • NGO leaders
  • CSR/program leads
  • Development consultants
  • Operational and strategy leaders
  • Analysts
  • Anyone who must evaluate outcomes

Course Objectives

This course equips you to evaluate interventions credibly and use evidence to drive smarter decisions. The objectives include:

  • Understanding impact vs. outputs
  • Building a theory of change
  • Designing evaluation questions
  • Applying mixed-methods evaluation
  • Establishing baselines and indicators
  • Assessing attribution
  • Analyzing and interpreting evidence
  • Translating results into decisions

Requirements & Prerequisites

Participants should have basic knowledge of program management and evaluation concepts. Experience in project implementation or monitoring and evaluation is beneficial.


Professional and Organizational Impact

When you think in terms of evidence and real change, you become a more credible and strategic professional. You will gain:

  • Stronger decision-making
  • Improved funding proposals
  • Better program justification
  • Enhanced credibility with leadership and donors
  • Confidence when defending program impact
  • Ability to challenge assumptions
  • Strong analytical thinking

Teams that evaluate impact make smarter investments and deliver stronger results. Benefits include:

  • More effective resource allocation
  • Increased accountability
  • Improved program learning
  • Stronger donor and leadership confidence
  • Reduced waste
  • Enhanced alignment with strategic priorities
  • Readiness for audits and performance reviews

Training Methodology

This is a practical, hands-on training focused on real evaluation practice. Our approach includes:

  • Case studies
  • Theory of change workshops
  • Indicator-building exercises
  • Data interpretation practice
  • Evaluation planning templates
  • Peer review and presentation sessions
  • Reflection exercises

Upcoming Sessions

Next available dates worldwide

Virtual

(Zoom) Training
USD 850
27th Jun-19th Jul 2026

Nairobi

Kenya
USD 1,500
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Kigali

Rwanda
USD 1,850
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Dubai

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
USD 4,100
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia
USD 2,500
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Abuja

Nigeria
USD 2,800
15th Jun-19th Jun 2026

Zanzibar

Tanzania
USD 2,400
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Mombasa

Kenya
USD 1,700
6th Jul-10th Jul 2026

Cape Town

South Africa
USD 3,500
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Johannesburg

South Africa
USD 3,800
13th Jul-17th Jul 2026

Kampala

Uganda
USD 1,900
20th Jul-24th Jul 2026

Pretoria

South Africa
USD 3,500
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Lagos

Nigeria
USD 2,500
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Certification

Recognized credentials that advance your career

Participants who complete the Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Decision Making Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.

NITA Accredited

Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.

CPD Certified

Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.

Why this course earns its place on your CV

Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.

Career Advancement

  • Master impact evaluation to elevate your strategic decision-making skills.
  • Position yourself as an evidence-based leader in your industry.
  • Gain the expertise to drive organizational change and increase efficiency.

Expert Delivery

  • Learn from leading experts in impact evaluation with real-world experience.
  • Benefit from personalized feedback and insights from top industry professionals.
  • Access cutting-edge methodologies and tools used by market leaders.

Practical Application

  • Apply your skills immediately with hands-on, real-world impact evaluation projects.
  • Transform data into actionable insights to make evidence-driven decisions.
  • Achieve measurable improvements in project outcomes through rigorous evaluation techniques.

Real Results from Real Professionals

Thousands of professionals have transformed their careers through our training programs. Now, it's your turn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We've gathered the answers to common queries to help you feel confident and informed.

Impact Evaluation for Evidence-Based Decision Making Training is a professional program offered by Trainingcred Institute designed to equip participants with advanced skills to assess the effectiveness and impact of projects and programs and use findings to inform strategic decisions. The course runs for 5 days and is suitable for beginner to intermediate professionals in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), research, and development sectors. It enables participants to generate credible evidence and translate it into actionable insights. Key modules include evaluation design, causal inference, experimental and quasi-experimental methods, data collection and analysis, interpretation of findings, and evidence-based reporting using tools such as Microsoft Excel and analytical frameworks.

This course is intended for M&E officers, researchers, project managers, policy analysts, program officers, development practitioners, and public sector professionals. It is also suitable for organizations seeking to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and evaluation systems. The training is ideal for beginners to intermediate learners involved in evaluation and data-driven decision processes.

Participants gain practical skills in designing and conducting impact evaluations, analyzing and interpreting data, and translating evidence into strategic decisions, while individuals benefit from enhanced analytical and research skills and organizations benefit from improved program effectiveness, better policy formulation, and stronger accountability.

Yes, TrainingCred Institute offers full customization based on organizational programs, policy frameworks, and data systems. The training can be tailored for NGOs, government institutions, research organizations, and development partners to strengthen evaluation capacity, improve evidence use, and enhance data-driven decision-making processes.

The training program runs for 5 days and is delivered through flexible formats including live online training, classroom-based sessions, and Fly Me a Trainer onsite delivery. The program is highly interactive, featuring real-world evaluation case studies, data analysis exercises, and instructor-led sessions to ensure applied learning.

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