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This course is for relevant for anyone whose role includes Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), program design, proposal development, or program management, or any staff interested in growing their understanding of M&E. This course is a continuation of the course Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Evidence-Based Programs and builds on the content therein.

After completing this course, you will be able to: 

  • Distinguish between two different types of logic models: Logframes and theories of change
  • Explain key benefits of creating a theory of change
  • Create an effective theory of change with features including SMART building blocks, causal pathways, and outcome-driven design


Approximate time to complete: 45 mins

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    1. How to Navigate this Course

    2. Welcome to Introduction to Theories of Change

    1. What are Logic Models?

    2. Knowledge Check 1: Logic Models

    1. Theories of Change

    2. Marwa's Theory of Change

    3. Knowledge Check 2: Benefits of Building a Theory of Change

    1. Developing an Effective Theory of Change

    2. Outcome-Driven Theories of Change

    3. SMART Building Blocks

    4. Knowledge Check 3: Building Marwa's Theory of Change

    1. Conclusion

    2. Course Satisfaction Survey

    3. Course Outro & Next Steps

Course Details

  • Free
  • 14 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

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