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Effective program evaluation

Effective program evaluation
Thursday 29 April 2021 (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Via Zoom interactive workshop

Professional & Associate Members $675
Affiliate Members $775
Non Members $875

If you are a NSW public sector employee, then you are eligible for Affiliate membership free of charge. Click here to join.

This course is also available for inhouse delivery. For more information please contact the Learning team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected] for a quote.

Course Overview


This course is suited to public sector managers who have responsibility for program and service planning, delivery and evaluation, including policy staff, strategic planning staff and program delivery managers. It covers an overview of the NSW Government’s Evaluation Policy Framework and Guidelines. Learners will be introduced to results-based accountability and program logic and will apply them to real-life case studies. An overview of economic evaluation methods will also be covered.


Learning Outcomes


  • Learn how to apply two practical approaches to evaluation: results-based accountability and program logic
  • Learn how to source and collect data for evaluations
  • Better understand the strengths and weaknesses of different types of evaluation design on drawing cause-and-effect links.

 

ZOOM Virtual Classroom

Our virtual classroom consists of a facilitator teaching the class to students who are dialled in remotely to the class session. Presentation slides and other digital files can be presented during the training session using the Zoom platform and the student may either focus on these resources or the facilitator. 

To enable connection, you will require the following set-up:

- Sufficient internet connection – Zoom is successful on a 4G network. Any network better than 4G will enhance the student’s experience;
- A PC with a web-camera, microphone and the capacity to run the Zoom application to allow the facilitator to better interact with students in the same manner as a traditional classroom; and
- Sufficient sized monitor or screen

 


"This is a very useful and practical course."
Recent IPAA learner


4 stars
4.06 out of 5 (based on feedback from 16 learners)

 

NSW Public Sector Framework Capabilities


This course is targeted at Intermediate to Adept level. The following behaviours from the framework are covered:

Business Enablers: Project Management

  • Prepare clear project proposals and determine scope and goals in measurable terms using the results-based accountability and program logic approaches.
  • Establish performance outcomes and measures for program monitoring, reporting and communication.
  • Evaluate progress and monitor program achievements.

Course Facilitator

Carol Mills


Carol is a highly experienced public sector chief executive and management consultant with outstanding strategic and operational leadership skills. Carol has a proven track record of achieving major organisational improvement and change to deliver economic and social value in large, complex, high profile organisations.


Carol is a highly innovative and strategic thinker with specialised skills in Change Management, Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Strategic Planning, Grants, Service Delivery, Regulatory Reform, Asset Management and Organisational Development. Her recent management consulting projects have included strategic direction setting, governance reviews, government relations advice, evaluations and business planning for a diverse range of public, private and non profit organisations. She has substantial experience in chairing a range of board and committees.

Course Materials


All course materials (including the workbooks) will be made available through our digital learning space, Illuminate. Your Illuminate access details will be provided 7 days prior to the course date.

Enquiries: For more information on our learning programs, please contact the IPAA NSW Learning Team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected].
When
29/04/2021 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Via Zoom NSW AUSTRALIA
This event is full.
 
Terms and Conditions
Payments

Payment is required prior to attending the event or course. Please contact an IPAA NSW staff member if an exception is required.

Payments - Online Events

If you have an outstanding invoice for the event, you will not receive a link to the live event. 

Online Events

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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