Build Practical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Skills

Strong Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems help organisations understand their impact, improve their programmes, and communicate their work with clarity and confidence.

Fundamental’s courses are designed for people working in the social development sector who want practical tools they can apply in real-world contexts.

Whether you are strengthening your own professional practice or building a MEL system for your organisation, our programmes combine structured guidance, practical tools and supportive learning environments.

Our learning opportunities range from focused webinars on key M&E topics to hands-on mentoring programmes that guide participants through the process of developing a complete MEL framework.

Our Courses

Choose the learning experience that best fits your needs.

Seeds of Strength

MEL Mentoring for Organisations

A four-month mentoring programme designed to support organisations to develop a clear, coherent and usable programme architecture and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning framework.

Participants work directly on a real programme from their organisation while receiving structured guidance, mentoring support and peer learning.

Programme overview

Programme length: 4 months
Sessions: 8 facilitated sessions
Session format: 4 individual mentoring sessions and 4 group learning sessions
Learning time: Approximately 4 to 6 hours per month
Learning approach: Applied learning using a real organisational programme
Resources: Access to the Fundamental LMS with tutorials, templates and tools
Learning environment: Supportive peer learning network

Outcomes

By the end of the programme, participating organisations will have:

  • Greater clarity on programme purpose and design
  • A complete MEL framework for one programme
  • A Theory of Change (diagram and narrative)
  • A logic model with indicators
  • A practical data collection plan
  • Strengthened MEL capacity within their team

What’s required

  • Register by 8th May 2026
  • Once registered, dates of sessions will be confirmed with you via email
  • Course kick-off will be in week of 18th May (depending on everyone’s availability)

Price

ZAR32 000
per organisation

(up to 3 participants)

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Seeds of Strength

MEL Mentoring for Practitioners

A six-month mentoring programme designed for individual practitioners who want to strengthen their applied skills in programme design, theory of change development and MEL frameworks.

Participants follow a structured learning journey using a realistic case-study organisation, allowing for practical application and learning without the pressures of organisational delivery.

Programme overview

Programme length: 6 months
Sessions: 8 facilitated sessions
Session format: Individual and group mentoring sessions
Learning time: Approximately 4 to 6 hours per month
Learning approach: Applied learning using a realistic case-study organisation
Resources: Access to the Fundamental LMS with tutorials, templates and tools
Learning environment: Facilitated and supportive peer learning journey

Outcomes

Participants will gain:

  • Increased conceptual clarity around programme design and MEL
  • Practical experience developing a complete MEL framework
  • A programme description
  • A Theory of Change (diagram and narrative)
  • A logic model with indicators
  • A data collection plan
  • Greater confidence applying MEL concepts in professional contexts

What’s required

  • Register by 10th June 2026
  • Once registered, dates of sessions will be confirmed with you via email
  • Course kick-off will be in week of 22nd June (depending on everyone’s availability)

Price

ZAR17 100
per person

(we have payment plans available,
select monthly option on checkout)

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Crash Course Webinars

Monitoring and Evaluation

A series of interactive two-hour webinars designed to strengthen practical Monitoring and Evaluation skills across the social development sector.
Each session focuses on a specific topic and provides practical tools that participants can apply immediately in their work.

Course overview

Format: Interactive webinar
Duration: 2 hours per session
Learning focus: Practical M&E tools and concepts
Learning outcome: Participants leave with at least one practical tool
Community: Opportunity to connect with peers in the sector

Topics include

  • Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Building Organisations That Learn
  • Measuring Social Constructs
  • Evidence-Based Reporting

WEBINAR SCHEDULE
(ALL 10:00 – 12:00 SAST):

The Fundamentals of Monitoring & Evaluation
Repeats on: 12 May, 12 Aug, & 4 Nov 2026

Enroll Now for 12 May
Enroll Now for 12 Aug
Enroll Now for 4 Nov

From Surviving to Thriving:
Building Organisations That Learn
3 June 2026

Enroll Now for 3 June

“You Can’t Measure That!”
Measuring Social Constructs
29 July 2026

Enroll Now for 29 July

Evidence-Based Reporting
14 October 2026

Enroll Now for 14 Oct

Price

ZAR400
per webinar

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Not sure where to start?

If you are new to Monitoring and Evaluation, the crash course webinars are a great way to strengthen your understanding of key concepts and tools.

Contact Us About Courses

If you are ready to develop or strengthen a full MEL system, the Seeds of Strength mentoring programmes provide deeper guidance and hands-on support.

Contact Us About Courses

If you are new to Monitoring and Evaluation, the crash course webinars are a great way to strengthen your understanding of key concepts and tools.

Contact Us About Courses

If you are ready to develop or strengthen a full MEL system, the Seeds of Strength mentoring programmes provide deeper guidance and hands-on support.

Contact Us About Courses