Become a Theory of Change Expert: From ToC Development to ToC Facilitation

MDF Training & Consultancy and Business for Development present a unique online training program that builds your Theory of Change capabilities to the point where you are an able ToC facilitator.

Start by learning all the basics about Theory of Change with the help of our one-of-a-kind e-learning. Then apply what you learn and develop your own Theory of Change, on which you will receive feedback during a coaching session. But why stop there? A Theory of Change ought to be a co-creation process with stakeholders. During four facilitated live sessions (16 hours total) you will learn how to facilitate these processes and become a Theory of Change facilitator.

You will receive a certificate upon succesful completion of the course.

Curriculum

E-Learning
The self-paced, modular and engaging online course “Theory of Change: From novice to master changemaker” (theoryofchangecourse.com) lays the foundation for the other training components.

Development of your own Theory of Change
As part of the course, you will develop your own Theory of Change. Starting with level 6 of the e-learning, you’ll receive assignments to talk you through the development of your ToC.
In addition, each student is expected to provide two fellow students with detailed feedback on their ToC. Likewise, you’ll receive feedback from two of your fellow students.

ToC Facilitation: Facilitated, live sessions (4 half-day sessions)
During facilitated online sessions (16 hours total), we’ll zoom in on the role of the facilitator of the ToC development process. You’ll learn about the methodologies and exercises to give shape to the different facilitation elements: from setting the agenda and building a supportive setting, to developing buy-in, conducting preparatory research, and building consensus. We will look at examples how to successfully tap into the collective knowledge and challenge such.

Individual coaching session: ToC feedback
The last part of the training course consists of a half-hour individual coaching session with feedback on the Theory of Change that you will have developed and perfected throughout the different training components.

Online discussion forum
A lot of the coordination and communication will take place on our online forum. Here you can discuss progress and ask questions to your fellow students. Teachers will also drop in from time to time.