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University of Cape Town

Programme Management: A Monitoring and Evaluation Approach

University of Cape Town via GetSmarter

Overview

Master the art of managing complex programs and explore essential monitoring and evaluation tools that foster successful outcomes.

On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: Core abilities in M&E, and strategies for finance and resource tracking against desired programme goals. Practical tools to strategically design, plan, and operationalise a programme by applying the four phases of programme life cycle management. Key stakeholder management and governance capabilities to oversee programmes of varying size and scope. Validation of programme management skills in the form of a certificate of completion from UCT. Unlimited access to edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.

Syllabus

  • Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
  • Module 1: Diagnosis: Problem analysis
  • Module 2: Design: Building the Theory of Change
  • Module 3: Planning and design: Design tools and M&E framework
  • Module 4: Planning and design: Operational planning
  • Module 5: Implementation: Managing programme teams and basic finances
  • Module 6: Implementation: Implementing adaptive monitoring systems
  • Module 7: Programme outcome: Evaluation and economic efficiency
  • Module 8: Managing stakeholders for programme success

Taught by

Professor Ian Goldman and Dr Sarah Chapman

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