REPORTING SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL WRITING IN RELIEF, HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT CONTEXTS
ZOOM TRAINING: 29 OCTOBER - 26 NOVEMBER 2024
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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
Our course is designed to fit into your schedule, enabling effective learning and application of knowledge. This is a combination of dynamic live sessions conducted using ZOOM and off-line self study. Here's what you can expect:
- 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 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 Check In 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 29 October 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
- Meeting 2: Tuesday 5 November 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
- Meeting 3: Tuesday 12 November 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
- Meeting 4: Tuesday 19 November 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
- Meeting 5: Tuesday 26 November 2024 10.00 - 11.00 UTC
You can see current UTC time here.
Assignment deadline for feedback: 8 December 2024
COURSE CURRICULUM
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StartINTRODUCTIONS, QUESTIONS, EXPECTATIONS
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StartZOOM MEETING 1
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StartRESOURCES
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PreviewWHAT IS PROFESSIONAL WRITING? (5:55)
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PreviewWHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE GET IT WRONG? (12:54)
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StartWRITING TELLS OTHERS WHO WE ARE (14:03)
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StartTHE WRITING PROCESS (7:50)
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StartQUIZ: INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL WRITING
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StartCHECK IN
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StartRESOURCES
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StartREPORTING SKILLS OBJECTIVES (1:53)
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StartSETTING OBJECTIVES & PLANNING FOR DATA COLLECTION (5:34)
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StartRESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REPORTER (1:31)
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PreviewTHE FOUR LEVELS OF EVALUATION (8:05)
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StartWORKING WITH TEMPLATES (2:48)
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PreviewDECONSTRUCTING EVALUATIONS (12:42)
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StartDECONSTRUCTING MONITORING REPORTS (4:34)
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StartQUIZ: SETTING REPORTING OBJECTIVES
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StartCHECK IN
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StartZOOM MEETING 2
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StartRESOURCES
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StartMEASURING CLARITY: THE FOG INDEX (20:51)
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StartTOOLS AND EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING CLARITY PART 1 (8:01)
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StartTOOLS AND EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING CLARITY PART 2 (9:13)
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StartTOOLS AND EXERCISES FOR IMPROVING CLARITY PART 3 (9:38)
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PreviewWHAT WE'VE LEARNED SO FAR (1:33)
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StartSOLUTIONS TO TASKS & EXERCISES
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StartQUIZ: THE ART OF WRITING CLEARLY
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StartCHECK IN & SUGGESTED ACTIVITY
Your Instructor
Leading ELD Training with over 25 years of experience, Neil Kendrick from the UK specializes in Professional Writing, Reporting Skills, Proposal Writing, Results-Based Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation. He has trained professionals from hundreds of organizations in over 20 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
"I've never experienced a course like ELD before. It's amazing, effective and enhanced my English writing."
Nazrul Islam, District Facilitator, UNDP Bangladesh
"I have started to apply the skills from the online training almost immediately. The course was highly relevant and eye-opening. I recommend the course to anyone who has to prepare written reports in their work."
Haifa Naeem, Consultant, Anti-Corruption Commission, Maldives
"The course was engaging and relevant. Neil delivers the course in a way that is simple and easy to understand."
Yvonne Manase, Public Health Cosultant, Zimbabwe
“Thanks for going through my report and all the feedback and suggestions. My report writing will never be the same again.”
Robson Vambe, TechnoServe, Zimbabwe