Evaluation Theories and Models

Learn how evaluation theory can improve your work!

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain how evaluation theories and models contribute to improved evaluation practice;
• Identify four “families” of evaluation theories;
• Describe the characteristics of five widely-used evaluation models:
  • Utilization-focused evaluation;
  • Practical participatory evaluation;
  • Theory-driven evaluation;
  • Realist evaluation;
  • Transformative evaluation; and
• Use each approach to plan an evaluation.

Estimated Time to Complete:  6 hours

Prerequisites: Familiarity with evaluation concepts and practices

Evaluation Competencies addressed:  [ ] reflective; [x] technical; [x] situational; [ ] management; [ ] interpersonal.

Note: For all self-paced courses on the e-Institute you have three months to complete the course, starting from the date of purchase.