Monitoring and Evaluation
- DE&GS
- 25 pages
- 3 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles and practices. It explores the role of M&E in project planning, implementation, and decision-making, particularly within entrepreneurial and business contexts. The course covers various evaluation types, data collection tools, analysis methods, and the design of monitoring systems. Students will learn to identify key performance indicators, manage risks, and ensure financial sustainability in projects.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of NEE007, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
NEE007 · Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
The choice of evaluation type depends on the project's stage, objectives, and the specific questions you aim to answer. Formative and process evaluations are beneficial for shaping and refining projects in progress, while summative and impact evaluations are appropriate for assessing final outcomes and long-term effects.
What you should be able to do
- Describe M&E principles
- Identify M&E significance
- Differentiate evaluation types
- Explain data collection
- Apply risk management
What it prepares you for
- Project Manager
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Business Analyst
- Government
- Non-profit
- Healthcare
- Education
- Business
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Requires understanding of various evaluation methodologies and their application in different project contexts.
- Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials
Involves complex statistical techniques and software tools for data analysis.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation · 3 hours
Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).. Describe the importance of M&E in entrepreneurship and business projects.. Differentiate between various types of evaluations..
- Week 2Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials · 3 hours
Discuss data collection tools and methods.. Explain data analysis and reporting.. Examine the design and implementation of a monitoring system..
- Week 3Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Success: KPIs and Strategies · 3 hours
Identify relevant KPIs for effective performance evaluation.. Apply proactive Risk Management strategies.. Develop proficiency in Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting..
- Week 4Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation · 3 hours
Review the fundamental concepts and principles of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).. Practice identifying the significance of M&E in entrepreneurship and business projects.. Differentiate between various types of evaluations, and determine their appropriateness for different project scenarios..
- Week 5Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials · 3 hours
Review data collection tools and methods.. Practice explaining data analysis and reporting.. Examine the design and implementation of a monitoring system..
- Week 6Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Success: KPIs and Strategies · 3 hours
Review relevant KPIs for effective performance evaluation.. Practice applying proactive Risk Management strategies.. Develop proficiency in Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting tailored for entrepreneurship.
- Week 7Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation · 3 hours
Review the fundamental concepts and principles of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).. Practice identifying the significance of M&E in entrepreneurship and business projects.. Differentiate between various types of evaluations, and determine their appropriateness for different project scenarios..
- Week 8Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials · 3 hours
Review data collection tools and methods.. Practice explaining data analysis and reporting.. Examine the design and implementation of a monitoring system..
- Week 9Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Success: KPIs and Strategies · 3 hours
Review relevant KPIs for effective performance evaluation.. Practice applying proactive Risk Management strategies.. Develop proficiency in Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting tailored for entrepreneurship.
- Week 10Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation · 3 hours
Review the fundamental concepts and principles of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E).. Practice identifying the significance of M&E in entrepreneurship and business projects.. Differentiate between various types of evaluations, and determine their appropriateness for different project scenarios..
- Week 11Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Monitoring & Evaluation Essentials · 3 hours
Review data collection tools and methods.. Practice explaining data analysis and reporting.. Examine the design and implementation of a monitoring system..
- Week 12Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 3: Entrepreneurial Success: KPIs and Strategies · 3 hours
Review relevant KPIs for effective performance evaluation.. Practice applying proactive Risk Management strategies.. Develop proficiency in Project Planning, Scheduling, and Budgeting tailored for entrepreneurship.
- Week 13Module 1: Understanding Monitoring and Evaluation
Final Revision · 6 hours
Review all units in preparation for the final examination.. Focus on key concepts and principles of monitoring and evaluation.. Practice applying risk management strategies and project planning techniques..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Unit 1-3 M&E concepts
- Practice data analysis techniques from Unit 2 weekly
- Review KPI identification methods from Unit 3
- Focus on evaluation types and their applications
- Solve sample problems on risk management and budgeting
Questions students ask about this course
What is NEE007 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) principles and practices. It explores the role of M&E in project planning, implementation, and decision-making, particularly within entrepreneurial and business contexts. The course covers various evaluation types, data collection tools, analysis methods, and the design of monitoring systems. Students will learn to identify key performance indicators, manage risks, and ensure financial sustainability in projects.
How many units does NEE007 have?
NEE007, Monitoring and Evaluation, has 3 units across 1 module, over 25 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is NEE007 hard?
NEE007 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does NEE007 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 3 units.
How is NEE007 assessed?
NEE007 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with NEE007?
Project Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Data Analyst, Program Coordinator and Business Analyst.