REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS

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.

You will learn a step-by-step process for reporting that will reduce wasted time and deadline stress, and ensure your writing has 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 map valuable holistic insights and draw meaningful conclusions, revealing the stories behind the numbers.
• PLAN & ORGANIZE YOUR WRITING: Learn an innovative approach to report planning that allows you to build your writing around its objectives. Acquire the skills to organize your ideas persuasively, ensuring maximum impact and engagement.
• COMMUNICATE WITH IMPACT: Master the art of clear communication and learn techniques to keep your readers interested and alert.

A PRACTICAL AND FLEXIBLE APPROACH THAT GETS RESULTS

This course takes a practical approach. Through a mix of theory, hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you will gain skills that can be applied immediately, ensuring positive outcomes both during and beyond the course.

• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND EFFICIENCY: This training offers a systematic approach to reporting and professional writing, giving you the tools and skills to create high-quality reports consistently.
• MAKE AN IMPACT: Your reports will contribute to better-managed, responsive projects and improved results.
• ELEVATE YOUR DONOR RELATIONS: Forge stronger relationships with your donors through well-organized, clear and persuasive reports.

COURSE STRUCTURE: BALANCING CONVENIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Our course is designed to fit into your schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. Here’s what you can expect:

• LIFETIME ACCESS TO ALL SELF-STUDY MATERIALS: As soon as you sign up you get immediate, lifetime access to all the course materials – downloadable course videos, worksheets and extra resource materials.
• DYNAMIC LIVE SESSIONS: Engage in five interactive weekly live sessions conducted via Zoom (and recorded for future reference), where expert instructor Neil Kendrick will guide you through the learning process. Each Tuesday, starting from 5 June, we meet live at 10.00 UTC for around 60 minutes to discuss the application of the tools and explore any 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.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Meeting 1: Wednesday 12 June 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
Meeting 2: Wednesday 19 June 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
Meeting 3: Wednesday 26 June 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
Meeting 4: Wednesday 3 July 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC
Meeting 5: Wednesday 10 July 2024 10.00-11.00 UTC

Assignment deadline for feedback: 30 July 2024

See the course link for detailed curriculum and free sample modules