Organization: International NGO Training and Research Centre
Registration deadline: 03 Sep 2018
Starting date: 01 Oct 2018
Ending date: 05 Oct 2018
This course introduces the elements of Theory of Change and offers the opportunity for participants to apply and experiment with the key ideas and processes using their own case studies as well as illustrative case studies presented by the course facilitator.
Conceptually clear and very practical, this course will equip staff with the knowledge and skills to consider which elements of Theory of Change they can apply in their own organisational setting and how best to go about it. Hands on exercises will support participants to implement their learning during the course.
Objectives of the course
By the end of the training participants will:
- Be able to describe what Theories of Change involve and the rationale for using them.
- Be able to identify how and when they should be developed and how they inform and complement other approaches to planning, evaluation and impact assessment.
- Have increased confidence in working through the steps and processes involved in developing and using Theories of Change, both for planning and impact assessment.
- Have worked through pre-selected case studies and reflected on their own work in order to explore and apply elements of Theories of Change to specific planning or impact assessment tasks.
- Considered how and when to apply learning from impact monitoring and assessment to reviewing Theories of Change, reporting to donors and to beneficiaries.
- Have explored ways to facilitate and promote Theory of Change approaches within their own organisation.
Intended audience
The course is designed for programme managers and those who are actively involved in planning, evaluating, and assessing the impact of programmes who have some experience of project cycle management and M&E. Those who are about to undertake a Theory of Change process or an impact assessment are welcome to bring their own case study to work on during the course.
Additionally, those who are hoping to use Theory of Change approaches in the future will also find the content relevant. Some familiarity with Theory of Change approaches is beneficial though not essential as pre-course reading will be given to participants in preparation for the course. Where possible, we recommend that two or more individuals attend from one organisation.
Core content areas
- Understanding how change happens within given contexts
- Identifying your role in contributing to these changes
- Developing a causal pathway illustrating how your efforts will contribute to identified changes
- Identifying the assumptions that will need to be tested throughout the life of a programme
- Continuously monitoring change, your change pathway, and testing your assumptions
- Critically reflecting on your change pathway and your role in light of emerging changes (expected and unexpected) and adapting to these
- Exploring how to facilitate elements of ToC in your own organisations both for planning and assessing impact
How to register:
To apply for this course, please complete an online application: https://www.intrac.org/how-we-work/training/application-form/
For more information hon this course or any of our other courses, please contact the INTRAC Training Team: Phone: +44 (0)1865 263040/201851, Email: training@intrac.org, Web: www.intrac.org/how-we-work/training/