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Introduction to Evaluation 101 eLearning Course

Evaluation 101 is the American Evaluation Association’s first online course. Created with the assistance of Tom Chapel, Retired Chief Evaluation Officer for the CDC, Evaluation 101 provides an overview of the evaluation framework. This hands-on, self-paced e-learning course uses case studies and simulations to teach the step-by-step framework for program evaluation.The tools and insights learned from Evaluation 101 will empower you to use evaluative thinking effectively and make an immediate and practical impact on your evaluation practice.

Who Should Participate?
Evaluation 101 was designed with new members and industry professionals in mind, but professionals of all experience levels are welcome to join. This course is intended to be one of the first of many other courses you can take throughout your career to advance your knowledge.

What is in it for Participants?
Learners will be able to make evaluation useful and usable.
Learners will be able to create programs with the available resources. 
Learners will how to leverage program improvement. 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Describe the six steps of CDC's framework for program evaluation and their application to any evaluation
  • State the program evaluation standards and how they help make intelligent choices at each step
  • Use logic models as a tool for program description
  • Identify the best evaluation focus, balancing the utility and feasibility standards
  • Determine the most appropriate effective data collection and analysis approach
  • Discuss ways to share findings in a way that maximizes use
Course Length
The course is self-paced, the learner is free to move about the material as they see fit. To complete the course it should take the learner about 4 hours. 

Access
The course will be accessible after completing the purchase and available to the learner for three months. If needed longer please contact education@eval.org. 

$150.00 - $200.00
Member
$150.00
Non-Member
$200.00
Items Included in the Purchase of this Course
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e-Learning Course Tutorial

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Introduction to Evaluation 101

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Two Case Studies

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Engaging Stakeholders

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Describing the Program

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Setting the Focus

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Gathering Evidence

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,
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Justifying Conclusions & Lessons Learned

Presentation: Thomas Chapel,

Introduction to Evaluation 101 Citations

Document: Citations

W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION. “The Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluation, How to Become Savvy Evaluation Consumers.”

Document: With the permission of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Better Evaluation: Resource Page

Link: BetterEvaluation.org

Evaluation Checklists: The Evaluation Center

Link: Western Michigan University - The Evaluation Center

Community Tool Box, University of Kansas

Link: Community Tool Box, University of Kansas

Program Performance and Evaluation Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Link: Program Performance and Evaluation Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AEA Education Survey

Survey: 7 questions

Introduction to Evaluation 101 Certification

Certificate: 0/7 Course items completed
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