This course highlights key program elements that can be monitored, such as supply inventories, number of vaccine doses administered monthly, and patient outcomes. It specifies the requirements for evaluations, such as data collection, control groups, and a well-planned study design. It stresses the importance of M&E to make informed programming decisions, ensure the best use of resources, and objectively assess the extent to which a program is having or has had a desired impact.
The courses on USAID's Global Health eLearning Center are free and available to all who are interested. Access to the course requires a free, one-time registration. If you are already registered on the site, click on the link to enter your username and password to enter the site. If you are new to the site, click "Register" to get started.