Certified Course
Policy Monitoring & Evaluation
A practical, beginner-level certification program designed for Indian UG & PG students entering the governance and development sector.
4Weeks
8Live Sessions
20Seats Only
₹2,999Std: ₹5,000Early Bird Offer
Live on Google Meet / Zoom
2 Sessions/Week · 90 Min Each
Weekly Assignments + Certificate
WhatsApp Group Support
Curriculum4-Week Program Structure
Week 01
Foundation — Understanding Policy
Building your conceptual base from the ground up
1
Policy, Schemes & Programmes — What's the Difference?
Policy vs Scheme vs Programme · How policies are made in India · Real examples: MGNREGA, PM Awas, Poshan Abhiyan · India's policy ecosystem
2
Monitoring vs Evaluation — Why They Are Different
Monitoring = ongoing tracking · Evaluation = impact assessment · M&E roles in Government, NGOs & Think Tanks · The M&E cycle
Week 02
Tools & Frameworks
The professional toolkit every policy analyst uses
3
Logical Framework (LogFrame) — The Most Essential Tool
What is a LogFrame · Inputs → Outputs → Outcomes → Impact · Reading a real government LogFrame · Assumptions and risks column
4
Theory of Change (ToC) — Thinking Beyond the Project
What is Theory of Change · Identifying assumptions · How NGOs use ToC in funding proposals · Reading a real ToC
Week 03
Data Collection & Ground Work
How real data is gathered and turned into evidence
5
Data Collection Methods — Primary vs Secondary
Surveys, FGDs, interviews · Government data sources: data.gov.in, DISHA, PFMS · Choosing the right method
6
Building SMART Indicators — The Heart of M&E
Input, output, outcome indicators · SMART framework · Reading real scheme indicators · Common beginner mistakes
Week 04
Reporting & Career Pathways
From skills to professional life — your next steps
7
Writing an Evaluation Report — Structure & Style
Report structure · Presenting findings clearly · Visualizing data · Do's and Don'ts for beginners
8
Career Pathways + Certificate Session
Jobs in Government, NGOs, CSR, Think Tanks · Building your portfolio · LinkedIn positioning · Certificate distribution
Mode
Live Online
Google Meet / Zoom
Google Meet / Zoom
Schedule
2 sessions per week
90 minutes each session
90 minutes each session
Study Material
PDF notes after every session
+ Resource reading list
+ Resource reading list
Assignments
Weekly assignments
Submit & get feedback
Submit & get feedback
Support
Raise doubts on WhatsApp
Resolution within hours
Resolution within hours
Certification
Neeti Varta Digital Certificate
on successful completion
on successful completion
OutcomesWhat You Will Walk Away With
📋
Ability to read and build a Logical Framework (LogFrame) for any project
🔍
Skill to design monitoring indicators and collect relevant field data
📊
Confidence to write a structured policy evaluation report
🏛️
Understanding of India's policy ecosystem — government, NGO, CSR sector
💼
A portfolio project to use in job applications and interviews
🎓
Neeti Varta Certificate to add to your LinkedIn and resume
🎁 Free
Bonuses
Bonuses
- ✔ Government M&E portals master list (DISHA, PFMS, data.gov.in)
- ✔ LogFrame template — ready to fill and use
- ✔ Theory of Change (ToC) template
- ✔ 5 real policy evaluation reports reading list
- ✔ LinkedIn profile review tips for policy professionals
- ✔ Career pathways resource guide — NGO, Govt, CSR, Think Tanks
Ready to begin your policy career?
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