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.
Course Overview
| 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 |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| 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.
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
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
