Accelerate, de-risk and create more impact from social innovation
Designed and delivered by three of the world’s leading developmental evaluators, this course covers the foundations of developmental evaluation while also providing you with practical, tried-and-tested tools and resources.
Format
Facilitated
Online
Course
Starting date
TBC 2025
Duration
8 weeks
36 hours
Price starting from
$1375
DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION
Course Outcomes
Unveil the Essence of Developmental Evaluation
Explore the purpose and intrinsic value of developmental evaluation, unlocking its potential to drive innovation and growth in dynamic environments.
Master the Three Phases of Developmental Evaluation
Delve into the intricacies of Developmental Evaluation by understanding the adaptive and technical work within each phase of Developmental Evaluation. Discover the unique outputs that shape the trajectory of your evaluation journey.
Contextualise Your Evaluation Approach
Identify the ideal contexts where Developmental Evaluation thrives, empowering you to leverage its strengths in diverse settings for maximum impact.
Strategise for Success
Equip yourself with proven strategies to establish and oversee a successful Developmental Evaluation, ensuring your efforts yield meaningful insights and actionable outcomes.
Access the Right Tools
Learn where to access and how to choose the right tools and practices essential for Developmental Evaluation to enhance the quality of your evaluation process
Collaborate and Share
Engage with peers to exchange insights, experiences, and tools related to Developmental Evaluation. Foster a collaborative environment that enriches your learning journey and expands your evaluation toolkit.
Easy as one, two, three
Choose your package
Basic
$1,375 AUD
This package includes:
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Comprehensive course materials, tools and interactive content
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Four one-hour virtual sessions led by your expert course mentor
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Free enrolment into additional resources
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PDF course handbook
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One 45 minute one-to-one coaching session
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Two 30 minute one-to-one-coaching session
Standard
$1,825 AUD
This package includes:
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Comprehensive course materials, tools and interactive content
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Four one-hour virtual sessions led by your expert course mentor
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Free enrolment into additional resources
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PDF course handbook
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One 45 minute one-to-one coaching session
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Two 30 minute one-to-one-coaching session
Premium
$2,725 AUD
This package includes:
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Comprehensive course materials, tools and interactive content
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Four one-hour virtual sessions led by your expert course mentor
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Free enrolment into additional resources
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PDF course handbook
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One 45 minute one-to-one coaching session
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Two 30 minute one-to-one-coaching session
Course overview
Our learners love us
The online content was very professionally presented; you can easily navigate your way through it in your own time and the technology works well. The online sessions were very well curated and I thought that the whol process was really impressive. I think you set the benchmark in online delivery.
Christina Thompson
This was a clearly set out, well-structured course, with expertise and a range of learning modes available. It offered value for money, practical application and responsive and helpful course mentors.
Hilary veale
It is a fantastic course, which met and exceeded every expectation. I feel equipped to begin my DE journey. I loved the virtual sessions, which could be 90 mins - 2 hours. It is so helpful to learn from each other.
Anonymous learner
Frequently asked questions
Why learn with Clear Horizon?
For nearly two decades, we have worked with changemakers across some of the world’s best-known NFPs, NGOs, and social enterprises, such as The Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Menzies Foundation, Care, and Oxfam Australia, to name a few.
We are dedicated to empowering changemakers from projects of all sizes by equipping them with practical and rigorously tested methods and knowledge. Our online courses are be packed with valuable knowledge and carefully crafted to be completed alongside your work and other obligations.
Who is this course designed for?
- Social change leaders.
- Government and philanthropic funding managers.
- Changemakers looking to grow their skillsets.
- M&E professionals ready to incorporate learning into their evaluation practice.
- Aspiring and seasoned project evaluators.
How do your online courses work?
Each of our courses offer quality multimedia content delivered via our learning platform that can be completed anytime from any device wherever you may be. As part of offering a personalised learning experience, we have integrated a one-hour live virtual session per module. It is not a requirement to attend as we know it can be difficult to balance work/life/study, however we do encourage attendance.
If you can’t make it, don't stress! We post recordings of the session afterwards. We also offer moderated forums where learners can share their experiences and hear more from our mentors. Feedback from learners is that they have enjoyed interacting during these sessions and watch them if they can’t be in attendance. The virtual sessions are held during office hours (Australian Eastern Standard time).
If you can’t make it, don't stress! We post recordings of the session afterwards. We also offer moderated forums where learners can share their experiences and hear more from our mentors. Feedback from learners is that they have enjoyed interacting during these sessions and watch them if they can’t be in attendance. The virtual sessions are held during office hours (Australian Eastern Standard time).
How will personalised coaching benefit my learning?
Opting for the standard or premium package secures one-to-one time with one of our senior experts. This time is devoted to tackling the questions you have in applying your learning to your specific context and making sure your coursework sets you up for success.
COURSE authors and mentors
Meet our team
Jess Dart
Jess has over 25 years’ experience in evaluating and designing social change initiatives in Australia and overseas. She is passionate about developing real-world evaluation and strategy for social justice and sustainability. In particular, she works with systems change interventions, large-scale strategy and social innovation.
Kate McKegg
An independent consultant and a “pragmatic academic”. She is co-founder of the Developmental Evaluation Institute, Director of the Knowledge Institute and member of the Kinnect Group, and is also a founding member of the Aotearoa New Zealand Evaluation Association (ANZEA). She also co-authored the exemplars book on Developmental Evaluation.
Jamie Gamble
A leading expert in developmental evaluation, with a passion for empowering innovative initiatives through data-driven insights and collaborative processes. As the founder of Imprint Consulting, Jamie has authored key resources such as A Developmental Evaluation Primer and co-authored A Developmental Evaluation Companion alongside Kate McKegg and Mark Cabaj. His work focuses on how evaluation can shape strategy, equity, and meaningful change efforts, drawing inspiration from the global community of evaluators and thought leaders like Michael Quinn Patton.
Mutsumi Karasaki
Principal Consultant in Clear Horizon. As an experienced anthropologist/sociologist. Having completed a PhD in Public Health, Mutsumi has spent the last 15 years involved in projects both nationally and internationally in wide ranging areas, deafness, mental health and wellbeing, spousal care, social contexts of alcohol and other drugs use, and early childhood care. Along with his extensive research experience and expertise in ethnographic methods and analysis, he brings skills in design thinking and participatory design.
DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION