This interactive, facilitated online course prepares you to develop a quality theory of change for your programme or organisation which meets industry-recognised quality standards as well as donors' requirements.
You will be guided by our expert facilitator through the critical stages of the process, including power analysis, systems mapping, pathways of change, evidence and assumptions. Understand where theories of change add value, how they can be used to learn, adapt and assess and explain impact, and how they complement other planning and accountability processes.
The course is for development practitioners who want to learn more about theory of change, what it is and the steps to follow when developing a project or programme-level theory of change. Those applying for funding who want to be able to prepare a theory of change which effectively supports their application and demonstrates the impact of their programme.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Explain what a theory of change is
- Explain how theory of change relates to existing methods for planning and evaluation
- Follow the steps required to develop a quality theory of change
- Explain how theories of change can be used by organisations to demonstrate impact
The programme consists of two 3.5 hour interactive online sessions and a group assignment that must be completed between the sessions (4 - 6 hours' work). There is a gap of two weeks between the two online sessions.
Online session 1: Thursday 12 November
Assignment: Friday 13 - Tuesday 24 November
Online session 2: Thursday 26 November
How to register:
For more information and to book a place please go to: www.bond.org.uk/events/theory-of-change-essentials-online