Learning and Adaptation

Develop the practical capability to apply Learning and Adaptation confidently in the workplace, with a clear action plan you can use immediately.

This IPDS programme forms part of our Projects & MEAL cluster. It is designed for project managers, programme officers, and monitoring and evaluation practitioners. Delivery is practical and applied, and can be adapted for English or Kiswahili audiences.

Who should attend

This programme is suited to project managers, programme officers, and monitoring and evaluation practitioners, and to teams that need a shared approach to project design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the principles and purpose of Learning and Adaptation within project design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and learning.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to learning and adaptation challenges in your organisation.
  • Assess current practice and identify priority improvements in learning and adaptation.
  • Prepare an action plan to strengthen learning and adaptation and sustain results.
  • Communicate and report on learning and adaptation clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Modules

  1. Foundations of Learning and Adaptation
  2. Frameworks, standards and tools
  3. Case studies and practical exercises
  4. Workplace application and action planning
From capability gaps to practical results.

Method

IPDS learning is active, applied and assessed. Programmes may use needs assessment, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, group problem-solving, workplace assignments and follow-up coaching.

Duration and mode

Typically delivered as a short course of one to five days, in-person, virtual or blended. Certificate pathways and in-house programmes are available.

Assessment and recognition

Assessment may include pre- and post-assessment, participation, a workplace assignment or a competency demonstration. Participants receive a certificate of completion; IPDS does not imply accredited certification without formal approval.

How to register

Register your interest or request this programme in-house for your organisation by contacting IPDS through our contact page.