Foundation Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programs
Build a solid foundation in health programme M&E. Over 5 intensive days and 30 topic units, you will learn core concepts, health indicators, DHIS2 basics, data quality, and reporting – all tailored to public health and clinical settings. No prior M&E experience required.
Your 5-Day Health M&E Learning Journey
Five progressive modules designed to give you a solid grounding in monitoring and evaluation specifically for health programmes, from basic concepts to practical reporting.
Foundations of Health M&E
- Welcome to Health Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
- Definitions: Monitoring vs Evaluation vs Surveillance vs Audit
- The results chain in health: Inputs → Activities → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact
- Why M&E matters for health programmes (accountability, learning, quality)
- Key stakeholders in health M&E: MoH, donors, NGOs, communities
- Ethical principles in health M&E (confidentiality, informed consent, do no harm)
Health Indicators and Data Sources
- What are health indicators? Quantitative vs qualitative
- SMART indicators for health programmes (coverage, quality, equity)
- Core health indicators: immunization, bed net use, ART retention, maternal mortality
- Data sources: routine health information systems (HMIS), surveys (DHS, MICS), administrative data
- Introduction to DHIS2: dashboards and basic data entry
- Baselines, targets, and performance monitoring in health
Data Collection Methods for Health
- Quantitative methods: health facility assessments, patient record reviews
- Qualitative methods: key informant interviews, focus group discussions, exit interviews
- Household surveys: DHS, MICS, malaria indicator surveys, SPA
- Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) for health coverage
- Mobile data collection tools (KoboCollect, ODK) for health programmes
- Selecting the right method based on health M&E questions
Data Quality and Basic Analysis
- The five dimensions of health data quality: validity, reliability, timeliness, precision, integrity
- Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) and Data Quality Audits (DQA)
- Common data quality issues in health facilities and how to fix them
- Basic analysis: calculating coverage rates, mortality rates, and proportions
- Using Excel for health M&E (pivot tables, charts, basic formulas)
- Interpreting health data for decision‑making
Reporting, Data Use, and Ethics
- Structuring health M&E reports for different audiences (districts, donors, communities)
- Data visualisation for health: dashboards, bar charts, maps
- Using health data for programme improvement and adaptive management
- Feedback loops: sharing findings with health facilities and communities
- Ethical considerations in health M&E (patient confidentiality, data security)
- Capstone: develop a mini health M&E plan for a priority disease programme
Upon completion, you receive a verified Foundation Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised. Perfect for health officers, NGO project staff, nurses, and public health newcomers.
Launch Your Health M&E Career With Confidence
Ideal for healthcare workers, project assistants, and fresh graduates seeking to understand how to monitor and evaluate health interventions.
Fast & Focused
Complete in just 5 days – self-paced online learning with lifetime access.
Practical Skills
Learn DHIS2 basics, health indicators, and data quality checks you can apply immediately.
Global Recognition
Certificate accepted by NGOs, ministries of health, and international donors.
Health‑Focused
Tailored for HIV, TB, malaria, maternal/child health, and health systems strengthening.
Perfect For Beginners & Health Professionals
No prior M&E experience required – just a passion for improving health programmes through data.
What Our Health M&E Graduates Say
"I had zero M&E knowledge. After this 5-day course, I can now calculate immunization coverage and use DHIS2 dashboards. Practical and life‑changing."
— Grace A., Nigeria
"The module on health indicators and data quality was exactly what my team needed. I now lead data quality audits at our clinic."
— Dr. James M., Kenya
"Affordable, well‑structured, and focused on real health programmes. I immediately applied the reporting templates to our malaria project."
— Priya K., India
Start Your Health M&E Journey Today
Enrol in the 5‑Day Foundation Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs. Gain practical skills, a verifiable credential, and a clear path to improving health outcomes.
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