Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) DPro

Created by NGOs for NGOs, MEAL DPro improves MEAL skills across the humanitarian and development sector. This course covers the essential skills of NGO monitoring, NGO evaluation, accountability and learning.

MEAL DPro Certification Exam:

MEAL DPro is a globally recognized certification for development professionals who understand the key concepts, purposes, components, and ethical principles relevant to MEAL. This course prepares learners to take the MEAL DPro Certification Exam. The course fee does not include the cost of the exam, and it is not administered at the end of the course. You can arrange to take the exam online at any time after the course, with costs starting from $25. More information can be found here.

• Design logic models that later become the foundations of MEAL in projects. These tools include the Theory of Change, Results Frameworks, and Logical Frameworks (logframes).
• Plan for MEAL using practical tools that include Performance Management Plans, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables, Summary Evaluation Tables,  etc.
• Collect MEAL data by using well-designed qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, appropriate sampling methods, and recommended data management practices.
• Analyze MEAL data by using quantitative (descriptive and inferential) statistics and qualitative methods to analyze, interpret and visualize MEAL data.
• Use MEAL data to inform project decisions, communicate with stakeholders and practice adaptive management.

• Project team members responsible for program implementation. This includes project managers, program managers, and other project associates.
• This course also provides an opportunity for more experienced team members to strengthen their understanding of specific MEAL topics. This includes entry-level MEAL specialists and more experienced MEAL staff who can use MEAL DPro resources to create a common language for MEAL systems among colleagues and partners.

If you’re still not sure if this course is right for you, feel free to contact us and we can help!

Humentum’s self-directed and focused trainings put the learner first. Connect and engage with peers from around the world, while learning through a series of engaging videos, assignments and readings. An expert facilitator will guide you.

The platform is open for a set number of weeks, and you can log-in to work at your own pace whenever convenient. You’ll find our learning platform easy to navigate, with clear guides and instructions. You can find out more about our online training platform by watching this video.

Each week, the following module will become available. To proceed to the next module, you’ll need to earn points for completing various tasks (such as watching videos, reviewing resources, and interacting with others). The more tasks you complete, the more points you’ll earn.

We estimate this training requires 2 hours per module (8 modules in total), depending on your pace of learning, and previous experience.

Module 1

• Start with an overview of MEAL.
• Introduction to MEAL in Projects
• Components of MEAL, and the MEAL cycle
• Benefits of a strong MEAL system
• The relationship between MEAL and project management
• Ethical standards and cross-cutting principles of MEAL

Module 2

• The focus begins with logic models.
• Logic Models
• The role of logic models in establishing a strong foundation for MEAL
• Theory of change
• Results framework
• Logical frameworks (logframes)

Module 3

• Look at how to build a logframe.
• Building a Logframe
• Vertical and horizontal logic of logframe
• SMART indicators
• Measurement methods
• Assumptions in project logic models

Module 4

• Dive into how to plan for MEAL; start with M&E tools.
• Planning for MEAL Part 1: Monitoring and Evaluation Planning Tools
• Performance monitoring plans
• Data flow maps
• Indicator performance tracking table
• Evaluation summary table
• Evaluation terms of reference

Module 5

• Continue with accountability and learning tools.
• Planning for MEAL Part 2: Accountability and Learning Planning Tools
• Communication plans
• FRMs
• Learning plans

Module 6

• Find out to collect and manage MEAL data.
• Collecting MEAL Data
• Data collection tools
• Explain the basic principles of sampling
• Data management
• Databases and data entry
• Data quality

Module 7

• We show you how to analyze MEAL data
• Analyzing MEAL Data
• Quantitative data analysis
• Descriptive statistics
• Inferential statistics
• Qualitative data analysis
• Data interpretation

Module 8

• Now you’ve got all the data, we show you what to do with it!
• Using MEAL Data
• Adaptive management
• Data visualization
• MEAL reporting and communication
• Learning from MEAL data

Upon completion, Humentum provides a certificate of attendance for this course.

Humentum encourages teams to attend this course together.

We offer a 15% discount for groups of 5 or more to attend this course.

Learn about our Organizational Training Package for members – an offer that allows even more flexibility and cost savings for your organization – starting at groups of 15 or more.

Humentum members receive a 10% discount off this course. When registering, ensure you use your organizational email address. Your member discount will then be automatically applied at checkout. Having trouble? Contact us at workshops@humentum.org.