Welcome to Impact Evaluation Fundamentals!

In this 1-hour course, you will learn the fundamentals of impact evaluation and explore how it fits into the broader monitoring and evaluation (M&E) landscape. You'll learn to define and identify valid counterfactuals and discover different categories of impact evaluation designs as well as gain valuable insights that will help you navigate the complexities of impact evaluation in humanitarian contexts. Whether you're new to impact evaluation or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will provide you with a strong foundation to support evidence-based decision making in humanitarian programs. This course is the first in a two-part series developed by The Humanitarian Assistance Evidence Cycle (HAEC). 

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Is this course for me?

This course was designed for those who have the following knowledge and interests:

  • Basic understanding of humanitarian contexts and operations: This will help you relate the concepts to your work environment and understand the practical applications of impact evaluation in humanitarian settings.

  • Familiarity with general M&E terminology: While not mandatory, some prior exposure to M&E principles and practices will provide a foundational understanding that can be built upon during the course.

  • Interest in evidence-based program improvement: A genuine interest in understanding how to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of humanitarian programs through evidence-based methods will help you engage more deeply with the course material.


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How will I benefit from this course?

You can benefit in many ways, depending on your situation. Here are some examples:

  • better supporting partners doing impact evaluation work in the field;

  • more effectively collaborating with researchers on impact evaluations;

  • assisting in the planning, implementation, and utilization of impact evaluations;

  • interpreting and communicating research findings clearly to stakeholders; and

  • advocating for evidence-based decision making using impact evaluation results.


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How long will it take?
 

This course should take about 1 hour to complete


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How much does it cost?
 This course is free!

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Will I get a certificate at the end?
 

Yes, you will be able to download a certificate once you have completed all of the modules within the course.


The word START and a question mark in a circleHow do I start?
 Scroll to the top of the page and click on the     I agree -  Join course       button. This will take you through to the course content. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.

Disclaimer

This course was made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of the Humanitarian Assistance Evidence Cycle (HAEC) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the U.S. Government

Data protection and consent


This course was created and is administered by Save the Children International, USAID, and HAEC. By joining this course, you are consenting to Save the Children International, USAID, and HAEC being given access to your Kaya profile information, including your name and email address, so that they can provide the course. This may require them to contact you. Your data will be anonymised before it is used for any analysis or reporting purposes. If you have any questions about this, please email info@fsnnetwork.org.