Program Overview

Program Evaluation and Statistics

The Program Evaluation and Statistics course is an online program that spans 36 learning hours over twelve weeks, including 7.5 hours of live online sessions. It is recommended that students spend a minimum of 3 hours each week on coursework.

Course Description

Program Evaluation and Statistics introduces students to program evaluation as an important piece of public program delivery and management. It covers the concepts of program evaluation, including different methods of collecting information and program evaluation, and the pros and cons of each method. The course also introduces statistical analysis as it applies to program evaluation.

Course Outline

• Weeks 1 - 2: The Present State of Program Evaluation
• Weeks 3 - 4: Design and Project Planning for Program Evaluation
• Weeks 5 - 6: Program Evaluation Data and Communications Plan
• Weeks 7 - 8: Outcome, Formative, Summative, and Ongoing Program Evaluation
• Weeks 9 - 10: Process, Client, and Services Program Evaluation
• Weeks 11 - 12: Experts and Outcomes in Program Evaluation Based Evaluation

What You Will Learn

Students who successfully complete this course will understand the general concepts of program evaluation and statistical analysis. This will enable the student to better initiate and/or assist a consultant with a program evaluation project. The student will be better able to identify important factors in public program service delivery and possibly identify ways to measure them. The student will also gain practical experience in administering a survey, one of the most common methods of data collection.

Recommended For

This course is recommended for any student who is:

• passionate about public service program delivery
• interested in identifying methods of evaluating and improving public service programs
• seeking to better understand the use of statistics in program evaluation
• looking to gain practical experience in the administration of a survey to better understand the pros and cons of a popular method of program evaluation

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Diploma in Executive Fire Leadership: Required
• Fire Officer IV Certification Track: Required (4)
• Certificate in Police Leadership: Elective
• Certificate in Public Sector Leadership: Electives

Notes

The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses.