Guidance

ETF Evaluation Academy 2.0 resources

Resources from the Evaluation Task Force Evaluation Academy training programme

Documents

Module 1: Introduction to Evaluation

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Module 2: Developing a Theory of Change

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Module 3: Scoping an Evaluation

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Module 4: Process Evaluation

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Module 5: Experimental Designs

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Module 6: Quasi-experimental Designs

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Module 7: Theory-based Designs

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Module 8: Value for Money Evaluation

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Module 9: Planning and Managing Evaluations

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Module 10: Communicating Evidence and Decision Making

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Details

Launched by the Evaluation Task Force (ETF), the Evaluation Academy is a cost-effective, relevant and high-quality training offer that can be owned and customised by your department. 

The following departments have ETF-trained Academy staff delivering a customised version of the Academy in their departments:

  • Cabinet Office
  • Department for Business and Trade
  • Department for the Environment and Rural Affairs
  • Department for Culture, Media and Sport
  • NHS England
  • Department for Health and Social Care
  • Ministry of Housing and Local Government
  • Office for National Statistics
  • Health and Safety Executive
  • Department for Education
  • HM Treasury
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
  • Home Office
  • Natural England
  • College of Police
  • HM Revenue and Customs
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
  • UK Health Security Agency
  • Intellectual Property Office
  • UK Research & Innovation
  • Welsh Government
  • Scottish Government

If you don’t know who is leading this in your department, please feel free to contact etf@cabinetoffice.gov.uk for their contact details.

On this page, we’ve compiled the general slide decks that are used by the Cabinet Office, compiling a selection of case studies and examples across government. The slide decks include ten core modules which introduce all the technical and soft skills required to become an effective evaluator in Government.

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the Academy, please get in touch with the Evaluation Task Force at etf@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 13 February 2025

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