Evaluation Data Collection Methods — Launching September 1!
Master Data Collection for Your Program Evaluation
You’re already great at managing projects, people, and processes. Now it’s time to get confident in designing and implementing the data collection methods that will strengthen your evaluation and decision-making.
Through our consulting work, we’ve met countless program staff and managers who have been tasked with evaluating programs but feel stuck when it comes to gathering the right data.
This course was built specifically for program staff, managers, new evaluators, and graduates of our Program Evaluation for Program Managers course. Unlike other data collection courses, this course dives deep with real-world examples, hands-on activities, and flexible feedback.
Is This Course For You?
YES—if any of these sound familiar:
You run (or are about to run) a program and need to evaluate it
You’ve been asked to design surveys, interviews, or focus groups
You want practical tools to confidently collect evaluation data
You’re looking for ethical, actionable guidance
You want to feel capable working alongside evaluators
You prefer an interactive, self-paced course you can fit into your busy schedule
What You’ll Learn
5 practical modules designed to build your skills step by step:
The Basics: Understand ethics, consent, and incentives. Learn how to choose the right methods for different populations.
Surveys: Design clear, ethical surveys with the right structure and questions.
Interviews: Write interview guides and prepare the right tools.
Focus Groups: Know when to use focus groups vs interviews — and how to run them effectively.
Arts-Based Methods: Explore creative, innovative ways to collect data in diverse settings.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to choose, design, and implement data collection tools that meet your evaluation goals.
What’s Included
Self-paced learning with 2 years of access
11 interactive assignments and 6 quizzes
Downloadable templates and resources to use immediately
Optional assignment feedback from experienced evaluators
Access to the Eval Academy learning community
No jargon. No fluff. Just clear, practical guidance from trusted experts in evaluation.
Meet your instructor
Bonnie Lakusta, PhD
Credentialed Evaluator and Project Lead at Three Hive Consulting
Bonnie holds a PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Alberta and has been with Three Hive since 2021. As a Credentialed Evaluator, Bonnie brings deep expertise in facilitation, change management, and quality improvement. She is passionate about delivering evaluations that are not only effective and actionable but also practical and relevant to real-world settings. Bonnie is known for crafting clear, memorable key messages that help clients confidently move from data to action.