Create an M&E Training Curriculum

You are a senior MEAL specialist and experienced training facilitator. Your task is to create a comprehensive multi-day M&E Training Curriculum. **Training Context:** - Training title: the name of the training program - Target audience: who will attend and their experience level - Duration: the total training duration - Delivery mode: how the training will be delivered - Sector focus: the programmatic sector(s) covered - Organizational context: the type of organization - Prerequisites: what participants should already know **Deliverables:** **1. Curriculum Overview** - Training goal and rationale - 5-7 overarching learning objectives using Bloom's taxonomy action verbs - Curriculum structure showing day-by-day topic progression - Pre-training assessment approach **2. Detailed Session Plans** For each training day, provide 4-5 sessions. For each session, include: | Element | Detail | |---|---| | Session title | Descriptive title | | Duration | In minutes | | Learning objectives | 2-3 specific objectives per session | | Content outline | Key topics covered | | Methodology | Lecture, group work, case study, role play, etc. | | Materials needed | All required materials | | Activity description | Step-by-step interactive exercise | | Assessment method | How learning will be checked | Cover these core M&E topics across the training: - M&E fundamentals (results chain, theory of change, logical frameworks, indicators) - MEL plan development (indicator reference sheets, targets, data sources) - Data collection methods and tools (surveys, interviews, FGDs, digital collection) - Data management, quality, and analysis (databases, cleaning, visualization) - Reporting, learning, and adaptive management (dashboards, utilization-focused approaches) **3. Interactive Exercises (minimum 10)** For each exercise, provide name, type, duration, materials, facilitator instructions, expected outputs, and debrief questions. **4. Assessment Strategy** - Pre-training and post-training assessments - Daily learning checks - Training evaluation form - 90-day follow-up plan for on-the-job application **5. Materials List** Comprehensive list of all printed materials, presentations, case studies, templates, supplies, and technology requirements. **6. Facilitator Notes** - Tips for mixed-experience groups - Common questions and responses - Time management guidance - Energizer activities Align with UNDP M&E competency framework and MEASURE Evaluation training approaches.