Hi Liberation Tech members, Wanted to let you know about a brand new online course on Tech for M&E <http://techchange.org/online-courses/technology-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/> which begins this Monday and runs Sep 22- Oct 17.
Whether you are novice data analyst or a data scientist, a program manager or an M&E specialist, this four-week online certificate course on monitoring and evaluation <http://techchange.org/online-courses/technology-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/> will provide the chance to learn practical skills related to all aspects of data collection, analysis, and integration. *Use the discount code "LiberationTech" to get $50 off the listed course price. * Check out the details on the online course below and please feel free to forward this on to anyone who might be interested in this online course. If your team/organization is interested in locking in a group discount rate, I’m happy to work out an arrangement that helps your organization get the most of out its training budget. Sincerely, Nancy --- Technology for Monitoring and Evaluation <http://techchange.org/online-courses/technology-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/> is a highly interactive online course designed for current or aspiring M&E practitioners and technologists to become familiar with the latest technology that is transforming the way we collect, analyze, understand, and report data in international development. Course description: This four week online certificate course will focus on building skills and strategies to better collect, manage, analyze and visualize data using a variety of tech tools. It will feature live interactive guest expert presentations with leading M&E practitioners, software developers, and data scientists. It will also include a unique hands-on learning environment with animated videos, technology demos, practical activities, networking events, immersive simulations and more. Course date: September 22 - October 17. Course topics: 1. Intro to Tech for M&E (brief overview of types of M&E and technologies that can be used, data responsibility, and big data) 2. Data collection (SMS, phone apps, data collection for qualitative and quantitative data, and data storage) 3. Data Analysis (Data visualization, mapping, and dashboards) 4. Integrating Technology-Enabled M&E (human centered design, real-time M&E, and impact evaluation) Format: Interactive online course with facilitated discussions with technology experts in the contexts of monitoring and evaluation in international development. Through guest expert interviews, multimedia tutorials, custom animations, video tutorials, interactive exercises, networking activities, and live demonstrations of tools, participants will explore the latest developments in technology-enabled monitoring and evaluation and consider topics such as digital surveys, mobile data collection, digital mapping, data evaluation, dashboards, and APIs. Participants can expect a dynamic learning environment with a number of real-world case studies from countries like Syria and Indonesia with leading experts in technology-enabled monitoring and evaluation. Guest speakers: Leslie Sage, Director of Data Science at DevResults <https://www.linkedin.com/pub/leslie-sage/43/60/4> Christopher Robert, President and CEO at Dobility (SurveyCTO) <http://scholar.harvard.edu/crobert/home> Vanessa Corlazzoli, Senior Manager for Design, Monitoring and Evaluation at Search for Common Ground <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessacorlazzoli> Ariella Bock, M&E Technical Advisor at John Snow Inc. <https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ariella-bock/2/a44/103> ...and more! Apply now <http://techchange.org/online-courses/technology-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/> before September 19 for early bird discount and before seats run out! For more information, please visit the Technology for Monitoring and Evaluation course page <http://techchange.org/online-courses/technology-for-monitoring-and-evaluation/>. For group discount rates, please contact [email protected]. Use the discount code "LiberationTech" to get $50 off the listed course price.
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