M&E certificate course
Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation – 2024 (2nd intake)
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Applications are invited from interested candidates for Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation offered by the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collobaration with Center for Evaluation. The aim of this course is to create a career path with professional qualifications in the fields of Monitoring and Evaluation.
The course caters for individuals qualified in various study disciplines with diverse professional backgrounds.
Course contents
Course details
Mode of Lecture : Physical / Virtual
Conduct days : Fortnightly weekend classes (Saturday and Sunday)
Duration : 4 Months (120 hours)
Medium : English
Course Fee : Rs. 50,000
Application Fee : Rs. 500
Registration Fee : Rs. 1000
Application fee and Registration fee should be paid and the slip should be attached to the application.
The course fee can be paid on two installments, Rs. 40,000 at the registration and the balance Rs. 10,000 within one month from the date of registration.
Account details
Account Number : 097-1- 001- 4-7709343
Bank : People’s Bank
Branch : Gangodawila Branch
Name : Medical Faculty Development Fund
Please note: The payment must not be made via online banking. You must handover the deposit slip (yellow colour customer copy) at the registration.
Eligibility
Pass the GCE Advanced Level Examination in three (03) Subjects
or any other equivalent qualifications accepted by the University
Application form is available at https://forms.gle/ytfYuTbbuWUmjV7v7
Application deadline is 1st September 2024
Inquiries:
Prof. K.L.M.D. Seneviwickrama
Coordinator
Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation,
Department of Community Medicine,
Faculty of Medical Sciences,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda
Tel. 0112758000 Ext. 4176
Email: AdvCertME.usj@gmail.com
Further Information:
Dr. A.R.L. Kalugampitiya
Director
Centre for Evaluation,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Tel. 0710767506
Email: director.cfe@sjp.ac.lk
cc: cfe@sjp.ac.lk
Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
Course overview:
The Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation will provide foundation knowledge on key concepts in monitoring and evaluation. The main objective of introducing this course is to build the capacity for monitoring and evaluation among a large number of persons either engaged in or planning to embark on careers related to development activities. The course caters for individuals qualified in various study disciplines with diverse professional backgrounds. This is an opportunity for a beginner to enter a lucrative and internationally growing Monitoring and Evaluation profession. This course is guided by the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLFQ) and is placed at the level of SLQF 2. Teaching learning activities includes lectures, small group activities, assignments, presentations, self-study, and webinars conducted fortnightly as weekend classes at the university
Mode of conduct: Blended (in person and virtual)
Duration: 4 Months (120 hours)
Credits: 08
Medium: English
Course fee: Rs. 50,000
Application & registration fee: Rs. 1,500
Minimum admission requirement: Passed GCE A/L 3 subjects or equivalent qualification in any subject stream with evidence for English language competency
Intended learning outcomes
At the end of the Advanced Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, the learners should be able to:
- describe historical and current global context related to development interventions, monitoring, and evaluation
- describe concepts in monitoring, results, and indicators and develop a results framework
- develop a monitoring plan
- describe concepts in evaluation, theory of change, types of evaluation
- explain the components of an evaluation design and describe evaluation criteria list and evaluation approaches
- outline quantitative and qualitative data collection methods used in the evaluation
- outline steps in managing evaluations
- outline the structure of an evaluation report
- outline roles and responsibilities related to monitoring and evaluation in an organization, and
- importance of norms, standards, and ethics in evaluations
Course structure
The course consists of four (4) modules delivered as face-to-face or online lectures, workshops, and webinars. These interactive sessions will be held on weekends, but some may be held on weekdays as well after prior notice.
Applications are now open for the 3rd intake
Deadline for application is 17th February 2025
How to apply
Application form is available at https://forms.gle/5rVgmhUrYAS6rBQx5
