Guided Zoom Training: MEAL for Humanitarian and Development Professionals

Guided Training with 5 Live Zoom Sessions | 19 February – 5 March 2026

Track progress, demonstrate impact, and ensure accountability through effective data collection and analysis systems.

This guided program equips you with practical tools to design MEAL systems that track progress, demonstrate results, and drive adaptive management. You'll develop data collection skills and create feedback mechanisms that ensure an integrated MEAL practice, leading to more responsive programming and decisions based on evidence.

In live sessions, you'll work directly with Neil Kendrick (25+ years experience)—ask questions, troubleshoot real challenges, and build frameworks you'll use immediately. Walk away with the confidence to lead MEAL without needing a dedicated specialist.

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Who This Is For

Program managers, coordinators, and M&E officers in NGOs, UN agencies, and local organizations who want to strengthen their MEAL practice—whether you're building systems from scratch or improving what you have.

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What You'll Learn

MEAL Foundations and Monitoring

Understand the core principles of MEAL systems and master monitoring fundamentals. Learn to design indicators, develop monitoring frameworks, and establish data collection systems that track progress effectively and inform decision-making.

Evaluation Design and Implementation

Design and conduct meaningful evaluations that generate actionable insights. Develop evaluation questions, select appropriate methodologies, and create evaluation plans that assess impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions.

Accountability in Practice

Build accountability mechanisms that strengthen stakeholder trust and program transparency. Learn to engage communities in feedback processes, establish complaint mechanisms, and ensure programs are responsive to beneficiary needs and concerns.

Learning and Adaptive Management

Transform data and insights into adaptive program improvements. Master techniques for facilitating learning sessions, documenting lessons learned, and creating knowledge management systems that drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Integration and Application

Synthesize all MEAL components into a cohesive system for your context. In the final session, we consolidate your learning through review and action planning. You then submit your assignment for personalized feedback.

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How It Works

This is guided self-study — you work through structured video lessons and exercises at your own pace, then bring your questions to live Zoom sessions where we tackle real challenges together.

Schedule: 19 February – 5 March 2026

Session	Date	Focus
Pre-course	Before 19 Feb	Orientation materials
Session 1	Thu 19 Feb	Introduction + MEAL foundations
Session 2	Mon 23 Feb	Monitoring
Session 3	Thu 26 Feb	Evaluation
Session 4	Mon 2 Mar	Accountability
Session 5	Thu 5 Mar	Learning + wrap-up

Live sessions: 90 minutes | 10:00 UTC

Between sessions, expect 4-6 hours of self-study — video lessons, reflection tasks, and preparing your questions.

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What's Included

• 5 live Zoom sessions with expert guidance
• Full self-study course — lifetime access ($150 value)
• 2 bonus 90-minute webinar replays: MEAL Under Pressure + Planning for MEAL ($98 value)
• Focused assignment with personalized video feedback
• Certificate of completion

Investment: $500 | Limited spaces

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