The Certificate in Evaluation Methods and Practice provides a foundational understanding of evaluation practice. With learning objectives aligned with globally recognized evaluator competency frameworks, those who complete this certificate will understand:

• What differentiates evaluation from other fields of practice;
• How to select evaluation approaches and theories appropriately;
• How to use evidence to make evaluative judgments;
• How to use evaluation in pursuit of social justice and common good; and
• How to compellingly advocate for the value that evaluative thinking and practice can bring to any field.

To earn the ELC-CEMP, learners must complete the following requirements:

At least four of the following foundational courses:

• Being an Evaluator: A Journey into the World of Evaluation Practice
• Blended Evaluation: How to Weave Together Frameworks to Optimize Evaluation Design
• Data Quality Fundamentals
• Evaluation Planning
• Mixed-Methods Research and Evaluation
• Participatory Data Analysis, Integration, and Synthesis
• Qualitative Research Methods for Evaluation
• Quantitative Research and Evaluation Methods
• Survey Design
• Using Interviews to Enhance Evaluation Practice

At least one of the following courses related to effective reporting:

• Data Storytelling
• Evaluation Briefers: Short-Reports Designed for Utilization
• Foundations in Data Visualization
• From Default to Dazzling: Creating Visual Evaluation Reports that Shine
• Report Redesign
• Talk Like Ted

At least one of following courses related to context and culturally responsive evaluation practice:

• Equity-Focused and Culturally Responsive Evaluation
• Equity and Social Justice Assessment and Evaluation
• Facilitating Evaluation
• Principles-Focused Evaluation
• Real-Time Evaluation RTE): Using Timely Evidence and Learning to Drive Improvement
• Transformative Evaluation: Using Mixed-Methods to Address Inequity and Adversity

Please note that the course does not need to be taken in any particular order.