Micro-credential scheme on evaluation

This micro-credential has been designed for evaluation managers at WFP interested in strengthening their knowledge of theories of change and how to effectively integrate the use of theories of change into their relevant job functions. 

Learning objectives:

• Describe what theories of change (ToC) are and how they are used within intervention design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Iteratively construct and/or reconstruct a ToC, incorporating relevant theory, research, and/or stakeholder input.
• Review a ToC to ensure it remains relevant and explicitly outlines the expected changes and assumptions along the causal pathways.

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This micro-credential has been designed for evaluation managers at WFP interested in exploring where using a theory-based approach (TBA) to evaluation is most useful and relevant to answer key evaluation questions.

Learning objectives:

Define a theory-based approach in evaluation

• Develop evaluation questions (or sub-questions in case of CSPEs) and testable hypotheses which are specific to the context and the intervention
•  Verify that the evaluation design will allow the testing of hypotheses to assess whether and how an intervention contributed to results
• Review a draft evaluation report to determine if the theory-based evaluation design was used consistently and appropriately.

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This micro-credential has been designed for evaluation managers at WFP interested in utilizing evaluability assessment to recognize potential evaluation opportunities and challenges, as well as assessing the use of EA for informing evaluation design.

Learning objectives:

• Define EA, its purposes and uses
• Use EA to identify potential evaluation opportunities and challenges.
• Assess the use of EA for informing an evaluation design, including strategies that support evaluation quality and use.

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This micro-credential has been designed for evaluation managers at WFP interested in consolidating their skills to plan and prepare for an evaluation of moderate complexity.

Learning objectives:

• Articulate how to leverage governance mechanisms to maximize utility and inclusion, adhering to quality standards in the evaluation process.
• Understand the evaluand, identify the users, and determine how the evaluation will be used, considering existing evidence and context.
• Develop relevant, clear, and focused evaluation questions that consider gender equality, broader inclusion, context, time, and available resources.
• Differentiate between various evaluation designs and approaches, identifying appropriate ones for a given evaluation.
• Develop a realistic evaluation work plan, including timelines and budgets for moderately complex evaluations, anticipating potential challenges.

Stay tuned for the 2025 edition. You can read the study plan of the previous edition.