Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Course Overview

In the nonprofit sector, M&E has become more valuable than ever before as organizations seek more accountability in the funds they donate to nonprofits. Individuals with a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate can more effectively monitor and evaluate projects to improve program performance. This program will take participants through in-depth training on M&E plans within a proposal, impact evaluations, qualitative and quantitative methods and more. As the content is not targeted toward one discipline, the methods learned can be applied for all NGO or not-for-profit M&E management. With nonprofit organizations struggling to find personnel with extensive experience with M&E, earning this certificate will give participants a competitive edge in advancing their nonprofit career both domestically and abroad. Career Outlook - Project Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate, In 2010, The Department of Labor Statistics indicated that there were 1. 9 million jobs in the nonprofit sector. 1 It expects this industry will grow by 14 percent by 2018, compared to the average of all industries at 11 percent. 2 In support of this growth, there is a significant need for nonprofit managers and leaders who understand the importance of integrating impact analysis in the planning process. However, there is a gap in the market for leaders of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations who command the skills necessary to adequately assess project performance. An online Graduate Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation from American University helps solve this problem. Both current employees and job seekers will have the expert knowledge to effectively manage performance and impact evaluations on projects or programs. They will also have the experience needed to shape the strategic direction of these projects or programs based on the tools learned throughout the course.