PROFESSIONAL REPORT WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS

WEEKLY LIVE SESSIONS + SELF-STUDY: 14 JANUARY – 11 FEBRUARY 2025

Effective reports are essential in any project M&E system. This course equips you with the practical tools and skills you need to produce reports that:

• Lead to action.
• Support informed project decision-making.
• Help steer projects towards measurable results for communities.

This training is for anyone in working in relief, humanitarian or development contexts who is involved with data collection, analysis or reporting. You will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure your reports have more impact. Gain the expertise to:

• SET REPORTING OBJECTIVES: Learn how to define clear reporting objectives by understanding the reader’s expectations. Understand how to deconstruct the report template / TOR so you can manage complex reports and team reporting efforts.
• GET TO GRIPS WITH DATA: Learn how to select the most effective data collection methods for your project M&E. Unlock your ability to identify holistic insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
• PLAN & ORGANIZE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to writing that allows you to build your writing around its objectives and plan, draft and organize your ideas persuasively for maximum impact and engagement. Learn the power of clear communication and techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

COURSE PROCESS

This is a combination of dynamic weekly live on-line sessions and off-line self study. Here’s what you can expect:

• DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS: Engage in five interactive weekly live sessions (recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Each week we meet live for around 60 minutes to discuss the application of the tools and explore any questions.
• FLEXIBLE SELF-STUDY: Work through video presentations and tasks at your own pace between meetings.
• TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING: Short quizzes at the end of each module let you test your knowledge and help you reflect deeper on the learning points.
• DISCUSSION SPACES: At the end of each module, leave reflections and questions in the Discussion sections for discussion or for the next meeting.
• DEDICATED SUPPORT: Dedicated support is available throughout the course duration for any technical issues or additional questions.
• PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK: After completing the course, you’ll have the opportunity to submit a report for personalized feedback. We will provide valuable insights to help you refine your skills and achieve greater impact.
• CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate recognizing your expertise in Reporting Skills and Professional Writing.

MEETING SCHEDULE

• Meeting 1: Tuesday 14 January 2025 10.00 – 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 2: Tuesday 21 January 2025 10.00 – 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 3: Tuesday 28 January 2025 10.00 – 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 4: Tuesday 4 February 2025 10.00 – 11.00 UTC
• Meeting 5: Tuesday 11 February 2025 10.00 – 11.00 UTC

You can see current UTC time here.
Assignment deadline for feedback: 28 February 2025