Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes (GPS-025) Training Course

Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes

Governments invest heavily in programmes and need to know whether they work. Monitoring and evaluation systems provide evidence for accountability, learning and better…

5 daysClassroom

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Governments invest heavily in programmes and need to know whether they work. Monitoring and evaluation systems provide evidence for accountability, learning and better resource allocation.

This LLMI course covers results frameworks, theories of change, indicators, monitoring systems, evaluation types and methods, impact evaluation basics, data collection, reporting and using findings in decision-making for government programmes. Participants design an M&E framework.

The course suits programme managers and M&E staff in government.

Course Objectives

Develop theories of change and results frameworks

Design indicators and monitoring systems

Select evaluation types and methods

Plan data collection

Analyse and report M&E findings

Use evidence for decision-making

Target Audience

Government programme managers

M&E officers

Planning officials

Donor-funded project staff

Policy analysts

Auditors

Course Methodology

Framework workshops

Indicator design exercises

Case studies

Evaluation planning

Group discussions

Course outline

1Day 1: M&E Foundations

Purpose of M&E
Results-based management
Accountability and learning
M&E systems
Challenges
Exercise: M&E system review

2Day 2: Theory of Change and Results

Theory of change
Logframes
Results chains
Assumptions
Workshop: Theory of change

3Day 3: Monitoring

Indicators
Baselines and targets
Data collection
Data quality
Dashboards
Exercise: Indicator design

4Day 4: Evaluation

Evaluation types
Methods
Impact evaluation basics
Evaluation management
Case study: Programme evaluation
Exercise: Evaluation plan

5Day 5: Using Evidence

Reporting
Learning
Decision-making
Institutionalising M&E
Capstone: M&E framework

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, London, Geneva.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Government Programmes

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