Program Evaluation for Learning and Impact

Program evaluation is an essential tool for effective nonprofit leadership. In this course, students will be introduced to and engage in the core stages of program evaluation, including: stakeholder assessment, program model development, defining evaluation questions, aligning and implementing appropriate evaluation methods, and using evaluation to demonstrate value as well as drive learning for stronger strategy and impact. This course equips students with skills for conducting evaluations that minimize inequities and respect cultural differences. This course also uses emergent learning practices and tools are to build reflection and applied learning capacity as part of evaluative practice. By the end of the course, students will construct an evaluation plan for a program or project of relevance to them. This plan can be the foundation for successfully contracting or implementing a program evaluation in ways that contribute to successful community partnership, governance, performance, and improvement.