The Institute of Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners (IMEP–Ghana) offers a suite of short certificate training programmes designed to strengthen practical skills, professional competence, and ethical practice in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and related fields.
These programmes are practice-oriented, competency-based, and aligned with international best practices, making them suitable for public sector professionals, NGO staff, development practitioners, researchers, consultants, and private sector professionals seeking targeted capacity building.
The short certificate courses also contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements and serve as pathways into IMEP’s professional certification framework.
Approved Short Certificate Courses for 2026
The following courses have been approved for delivery in the 2026 training year:
- Certificate in Results-Based Management (RBM)
Focuses on planning, results frameworks, indicators, performance measurement, and results-based decision-making. - Certificate in Data Collection & Survey Methods
Covers quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques, survey design, fieldwork management, and data quality assurance. - Certificate in Environmental & Social Risk / Impact Assessment
Provides practical skills in environmental and social risk screening, impact assessment, mitigation planning, and compliance. - Certificate in GIS for Monitoring & Evaluation
Introduces the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial analysis, mapping, and data visualization in M&E. - Certificate in Data Analysis & Reporting for M&E
Builds capacity in data analysis, interpretation, visualization, and professional reporting for evidence-based decision-making. - Certificate in Impact Evaluation
Focuses on evaluation designs, counterfactual analysis, impact measurement, and attribution of programme outcomes. - Certificate in Development Research Methods
Strengthens applied research skills, including research design, mixed methods, analysis, and reporting in development contexts. - Certificate in Digital Monitoring & Evaluation
Explores digital tools, platforms, and innovations for real-time monitoring, data management, and adaptive learning. - Certificate in M&E Professional Practice & Ethics
Emphasizes professional standards, ethical conduct, governance, and best practices in Monitoring and Evaluation.
Who Should Enroll
These programmes are suitable for:
- M&E officers and project managers
- Public sector and local government staff
- NGO and donor-funded programme staff
- Researchers, evaluators, and consultants
- Private sector professionals involved in performance management
- Early-career professionals and graduates seeking practical M&E skills
Delivery Approach
- Short, intensive, and practical training formats
- Delivered by experienced practitioners and subject-matter experts
- Combination of lectures, case studies, exercises, and applied tools
- Certificates are awarded upon successful completion