Evaluation for Social Change and Transformational Learning Certificate

Traditional evaluation alone is no longer adequate to measure the impact of initiatives that address complex problems. To bring about social transformation, effective evaluators must also embrace their role as innovators and change-makers. Whether you’re a professional evaluator, program manager, grant-maker or leader, our program will help you apply principles of transformative and culturally responsive evaluation.

You’ll study with leading practitioners from diverse professional backgrounds. Together, you’ll explore multiple ways of knowing, including a focus on Indigenous ways of knowing. You’ll leave with new approaches to measuring progress on tough social, economic and environmental issues. 

Overview

Courses: 6
Format: Part-time
Location: Online

Next online info session:
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:00 PM PST
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Why this program?

  • Study with leading practitioners from different geographical and professional backgrounds
  • Consider key and emerging issues in the evaluation field
  • Apply your learning to your own evaluation practice through a capstone project
  • Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Program Elder Roberta Price
  • Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits

Format

Part-time

Location

Online

Program completion

10–36 months (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program. 

Program dates

Sep–Jun

Course duration

  • EVAL800: 4 days (live)
  • Self-paced online courses: 6 weeks
  • EVAL890: includes 2 live sessions

Course work

6–10 hours/week

Schedule

  • Live online courses meet Wed–Sat daytime (Pacific Time)
  • Other online courses are self-paced within set deadlines

Learning materials

Course materials included

Cost

$970–$995/course
$1,250 EVAL890
$75 program application fee

Application info

No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.

StrongerBC future skills grant: Applications to use the grant for this program are closed as we have now reached capacity. 

Application requirements

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
  • English Language Requirements

Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.

Course Name
Start Date
Location
Instructor
Cost
Seats Available
Action
Start DateWed, Jan 8, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorCiaran Camman
Cost$970.00
Seats Available22
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Start DateWed, Mar 5, 2025
LocationOnline
InstructorKristine Hoyak
Cost$970.00
Seats Available26
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Start DateWed, Apr 30, 2025
LocationOnline
Cost$970.00
Seats Available23
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Enroll in the certificate program to:

  • Track your progress in your student account
  • Access potential tax credits
  • Be eligible to graduate when you finish

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