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PERT Training Academy Courses
PERT Training Academy delivers practice-oriented professional courses designed for development professionals, government staff, NGO practitioners, and aspiring consultants. Our programs combine international best practices with real-world field experience, hands-on assignments, and post-training coaching to ensure participants can immediately apply what they learn. Every course includes a practical capstone project where participants apply their learning to real or simulated professional assignments.
Participants who successfully complete course requirements, including module tests and capstone projects, receive a PERT Professional Certificate and gain access to six months of post-course coaching and mentoring to support real-world application of skills.
Capstone Project
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Hands-on evaluation project including design, data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation.
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Course Title: Advanced Evaluation Practice
Brief Course Description: This advanced course equips participants to independently design, manage, and deliver high-quality evaluations aligned with international standards. By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop evaluation TORs, select appropriate methodologies, manage data collection teams, analyze mixed-methods data, and produce credible, useable evaluation reports that inform decision-making.
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Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; Training in M&E fundamentals; Minimum 3 years’ experience in M&E practice.
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Course Duration: 16 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
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Module Title
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Module 1: Foundations of Evaluation
Definitions, history, types, principles, standards, criteria, theories, and roles of evaluation.
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Steps, stakeholder engagement, ToC and logframes, TOR/SOW development, project management, budgeting, ethics, and risk management.
Module 2: Evaluation Design and Management
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Module 3: Data Collection in Evaluation
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Quantitative, qualitative, participatory methods; tool development and testing; sampling; ethics; data quality; use of technology.
Module 4: Evaluation Data Analysis
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Quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, mixed methods, software tools, data visualization, validity and reliability.
Module 5: Evaluation Reporting
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Principles, structure, audience-specific reporting, recommendations, visualizations, quality assurance, policy briefs.
Module 6: Validation and Utilization
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​Planning and facilitating validation workshops, stakeholder engagement, follow-up activities, dissemination, utilization.
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​Digital Tools and Technology for M&E (Modular Course Series)
Brief Course Description: This modular course series equips participants with hands-on skills in digital data collection, analysis, visualization, and emerging technologies for M&E. Participants will gain the ability to design mobile surveys, manage digital datasets, create dashboards, apply qualitative and GIS tools, and responsibly integrate AI into performance monitoring and evaluation work. Participants may enroll in individual modules or complete the full digital tools track.​
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Module Title
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Course 1: Digital Data Collection
ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, ethics of digital data.
SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, dashboard development.
Course 2: Quantitative Data Analysis and Dashboards
Course 3: Qualitative Data Analysis
​NVivo, Dedoose, ATLAS.ti, transcription and coding.
Course 4: GIS in M&E
GIS mapping, open-source tools, spatial data for decision-making.
Course 5: AI in M&E
Applications of ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Claude, Gemini; opportunities and ethical considerations.
Capstone Project
Hands-on project applying digital/AI tools for each course.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Basic M&E knowledge; computer literacy required.
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Course Duration: Each course will take 6-10 weeks.
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
Course Title: Foundations of Monitoring and Evaluation
Brief Course Description: This practical introductory course enables participants to confidently design and implement basic M&E systems for projects and programs. Participants will learn how to develop indicators, create M&E plans, collect and manage data, and produce clear monitoring reports that support accountability and learning.
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Module Title
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Module 1: Introduction to M&E
Basic concepts, differences between monitoring and evaluation, importance in project cycle.
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Frameworks, indicators, baselines, target setting, data sources, M&E plan development.
Module 2: M&E Planning
Module 3: M&E Implementation
​Data collection, management, quality assurance, reporting, and adaptive management.
Capstone Project
Developing an M&E plan and simple monitoring tools for a case project.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree or Diploma; interest in development or project management; no prior M&E experience required.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
Course Title: Project Management for Development and Business Professionals
Brief Course Description: This course equips participants with practical project management skills to plan, implement, and oversee projects effectively. By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop project charters, work plans, budgets, risk mitigation strategies, and monitoring systems that ensure timely delivery and accountability for results.​
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Module Title
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Module 1: Introduction to Project Management
Basic principles, lifecycle, and tools in development project management.
Developing project charters, work breakdown structures, Gantt charts, logical frameworks.
Module 2: Project Design and Planning
Module 3: Stakeholder and Communication Management
Engaging stakeholders, developing communication strategies, RACI matrices.
Module 4: Risk and Quality Management
Risk identification, mitigation strategies, monitoring quality assurance.
Module 5: Project Monitoring and Reporting
Tracking progress, reporting to donors, lessons learned, sustainability.
Capstone Project
Design and present a full project management plan for a case project.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; experience in development or project settings preferred.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
​Course Title: Organizational Strategic Planning
Brief Course Description: This course enables participants to lead or support the development of practical, results-oriented strategic plans. Participants will learn how to conduct organizational and environmental analyses, define strategic priorities, set measurable objectives, and translate strategy into actionable implementation and performance monitoring frameworks.​
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Module 1: Introduction to Strategic Planning
Definitions, purpose, importance, steps, best practices.
Mission, vision, values, mandates, and stakeholders.
Module 2: Organizational Identity
Module 3: Environmental Analysis
Internal and external scans (SWOT, PESTEL, stakeholder analysis).
Module 4: Setting Strategic Direction
Strategic objectives, priorities, theory of change, alignment with SDGs.
Module 5: Implementation Planning
Operational planning, KPIs, risk management, M&E for strategy.
Capstone Project
Develop a mini-strategic plan for a case organization.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; leadership/management experience desirable.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
Course Title: Proposal Development and Report Writing
Brief Course Description: This course equips participants with the practical skills to develop winning proposals and produce high-quality professional reports. By the end of the training, participants will be able to translate project ideas into structured proposals, align with donor requirements, develop strong logframes and budgets, and write clear, evidence-based reports for different audiences.​
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Module 1: Introduction to Proposal & Report Writing
Principles, purpose, donor expectations, structure of strong proposals and reports.
Problem analysis, objectives, logical frameworks, theory of change.
Module 2: Project Design for Proposals
Module 3: Proposal Writing
Structuring proposals, budget narratives, compliance with donor templates, reviewing and finalizing.
Module 4: Report Writing
Structure, clarity, integrating data and visuals, actionable recommendations, different audiences.
Develop a complete proposal and project report for a simulated donor call.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; prior exposure to project management or M&E preferred.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
Capstone Project
Course Title: Entrepreneurship and Consulting Practice
Brief Course Description: This course prepares participants to successfully start, manage, or grow a consulting or professional service practice. Participants will learn how to identify market opportunities, attract and retain clients, develop competitive proposals, manage finances and operations, and uphold professional and ethical standards in consulting work​
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Module Title
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Module 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Consulting
Fundamentals of entrepreneurship, consulting models, market opportunities.
Client acquisition, proposal development, networking, partnerships.
Module 2: Business Development and Marketing
Module 3: Financial and Operational Management
Budgeting, pricing, contracts, compliance, firm management.
Module 4: Ethics and Professionalism
Ethical standards, professional codes, client management.
Develop a business plan and consultancy service pitch.
Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; interest in entrepreneurship or consulting practice.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
Capstone Project
Course Title: Policy and Operational Research
Brief Course Description: This course enables participants to design and conduct policy and operational research that informs decision-making and drives change. Participants will develop the ability to analyze policies, generate and interpret evidence, develop research-based recommendations, and communicate findings to influence policy and program improvements.​
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Course Pre-requisite(s): Bachelor’s degree; background in research, governance, or social sciences preferred.
Course Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: 3 days/week | 3 hours per session
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Topics / Lessons (Summary)
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Module 1: Introduction to Policy and operational Research
Basics of policy research, purpose, methods, and scope.
Tools and methods for analyzing public policies and programs.
Module 2: Policy Analysis Frameworks
Module 3: Evidence-Based Advocacy
Principles, approaches, and strategies for influencing policy.
Module 4: Operational Research
Tools and methods for analyzing development and business operations.
Conduct a policy research and advocacy project on a real policy issue.
Capstone Project
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