Module 1: Evaluation Explained

This half day workshop introduces participants to the various topics and issues that will be examined in the IPAA Evaluation Training Program (comprising of five modules).  It has been developed with a view to helping participants gain an understanding of what evaluation is, why it is important, and an appreciation of the key steps and issues involved in initiating, managing and conducting an evaluation project.   The workshop also overviews: the relationship between evaluation and performance monitoring; data collection methods; evaluation and performance auditing – the links; and evaluation and contract management, including outsourced evaluations.  This interactive workshop has a practical emphasis and includes the use of case scenarios and syndicate exercises.   Module 1 provides the foundation for the remaining modules and, as such, it is recommended that participants new to evaluation attend this module before attending later modules.

Learning Outcomes

This module has been designed to provide participants with:

      an introduction to evaluation concepts and requirements

      an introduction to evaluation processes and methodologies

      an awareness of how to initiate and manage an evaluation project

      an understanding of how evaluation can be used to support program management and design

Who Should Attend?

      A must for program/project managers who are new to managing and undertaking evaluations or who wish to update their knowledge

      Very useful for those commissioning evaluations, including outsourced evaluations

    Persons intending to participate in later evaluation training modules

 Delivery Timetable

 Module 2

 Module 3

 Module 4

 Module 5

If you have any questions please contact us or if you would like to register for a course please contact IPAA on ph. 02 6251 6060