Theory of Change for Development Training Course

Theory of Change for Development Training Course

This training course will equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge on how to report, analyze, and disseminate data for all health programs.

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Theory of Change for Development Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
  • Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
  • Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
  • Civil Society
  • Government and Public Sector Programs
  • International Development and Donor Agencies
  • Healthcare and Public Health Initiatives
  • Education and Research Institutions
Target Job Roles
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Officers
  • Program and Project Managers
  • Development Practitioners and NGO Staff
  • Policy and Planning Officers
  • Research and Evaluation Specialists
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

INTRODUCTION

This 5 day training will provide participants with the knowledge and skill on the methodology of developing long-term goals and mapping them backwards to causal linkages in an initiative to achieve its shorter-term, intermediate, and longer-term outcomes.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course is designed for researchers, policy makers in government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically involved in policy advocacy and development interventions

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Participants will gain an understanding on how to apply the theory of change to develop relevant and applicable interventions
  • Participants will gain confidence to apply the acquired skills and knowledge to their respective initiatives/interventions
  • Participants will have an improved understanding of how the theory of change can improve the quality of their projects while promoting learning and accountability.
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Course Modules

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1:Change theory

  • What is theory of change?
  • What theories of change look like
  • How they relate to strategic plans, logframes and M&E frameworks
  • Steps in theory of change
  • Identifying long-term goals

MODULE 2: Developing a change pathway

  • Developing change pathways
  • Developing and evidencing assumptions
  • Backward mapping and connecting out

MODULE 3: Informing project and programme plans, M&E and impact assessment

  • How to use theories of change to develop project and programme plans
  • What to monitor and evaluate
  • How impact assessment fits in
  • Reflecting on and adapting theories of change
  • Identifying assumptions
  • Identifying indicators
  • How to measure the implementation and effectiveness of the initiative

MODULE 4: Outcome framework

  • Elements of the outcomes framework
  • Benefits of developing an outcomes framework
  • Steps in creating an outcome framework

MODULE 5: Output of Theory of change

MODULE 6: Contribution assessment framework and participatory methodologies

  • Assessing contribution to change
  • Participatory methods and tools for contribution assessment
  • Reflecting on our assessment practices
  • Intervention action and strategy

MODULE 7: Theory of change in relation to other frameworks

  • Theory of change vs. Logical framework
  • Theory of change vs. Result framework
  • Theory of change vs. Conceptual framework
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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