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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Theory of Change for development certification course introduces the learners to an approach of Theory of change or ToC which will help them to understand developmental and social interventions and the causes of these changes. This introductory Theory of change for the development program on social studies is offered by edX, a top online provider for education, and the program is crafted by the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg which is popularly known as Wits University. The Theory of Change for development by edX is brought to the students as a series of graded assessments with online lectures taken by top faculties of Wits university. Like the majority of the edX courses, this course also comes with the flexible learning options of free audit sessions and verified track accounts.

This Theory of change for development certification is commonly centred around deeply exploring the ToC approach which is considered both as a product and process for describing many contributors to change, levels of results that are an outcome of program implementation.

The Highlights

The course is given by edX online education
In partnership with Wits university
Online self-paced course
Introductory course on social sciences
The course duration of 7 weeks with 3-4 hours weekly
Provision of auditing for a limited period
Lecture from Wits university experienced faculty
Official and shareable certificate of completion

Programme Offerings

Discussion Forums
Online Classes
case study
Ungraded exercise
Revisions
Graded exercises
activities
Readings
Final Assessment
Instructor-led
video lectures

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 14903	yes	University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The Theory of Change for development fees for getting registered by the students need not be paid by the candidates. It is free.
The students have to deposit Rs.14,903/- as the Theory of Change for development fees.

Fee category	Amount in Rupees
Certification fee	14,903
Registration fee	Free

Eligibility Criteria

Certification qualifying details

The learners who have become verified track users will be provided with a course completion certificate after completing the course. The students should also achieve a final grade of at least 50% to get a verified certificate and this grading will be based on weekly graded exercise ( 12.5% for each one) and the final assessment (50%).

What you will learn

Knowledge of Sociology

The Theory of Change for development by edX online course gives the student an overall picture about the theory of change process and leaves the earners with improved knowledge on aspects like:

Learners will study in-depth the different approaches of the Theory of Change in the Theory of Change for development training.
Several tools for understanding the prevailing theories of change are taught to students to help them develop their own theories
The training on connecting a theory of change using unique methods into logframes and other organizational tools for M&E are provided to the students by the Theory of Change for development online course
Students are given a detailed analysis of several methods ideal for problem analysis during the course.
Exploring how to build a results chain by utilizing problem-solving techniques are provided to the students.
Students will gain practical skills in technologies like Program mapping and stakeholder mapping as the Theory of Change for development certification benefits.
Students are provided with the awareness of risks and assumptions involved in interpreting a theory of change in order to prepare fail-proof results.
Students gain hands-on experience in testing a theory of change and monitoring the results and evaluation framework.
Students are given a comprehensive account of the core theory of principles on changes.
Learners are provided with experience on how to accurately locate a theory of change.

Who it is for

The students mentioned below can choose this course on Theory of change for development by edX and to find it useful:

Learners with a goal to pursue a career on ToC and who want to learn different aspects of this approach can choose this Theory of change for development course

Admission Details

The Theory of Change for development by the edX program requires an online registration process to be fulfilled by the students.

The students can follow the below-given procedure to apply to the course successfully:

Step:1- Visit the course homepage- https://www.edx.org/course/theory-of-change-for-development.

Step:2- Enrol in the Theory of Change for development certification of your choice after signing up in edX either by creating a new account or by connecting one of your social media accounts.

Step:3- Also, verify the registered mail Id that you have provided by clicking the confirmation link sent to that ID.

Step:4- After the Theory of Change for development course enrollment, select whether you wish to continue auditing and pay later or go for direct purchase of the upgrade.

Step:5- If you wish to purchase the course upgrade directly, click on the button purchase the verified track, and complete the payment using any provided payment options.

Step:6- After the payment, the learner will automatically become a verified track user and the complete registration is done.

The Syllabus

Welcome to the theory of change for development
Video: Introduction to the theory of change
Video: a Cynefin framework
Ungraded exercise
Course information and logistics
Video: what is the theory of change?
Meet your classmates
Week readings
Graded exercise
Impilo case study

Results chain
Ungraded exercise
Impilo chain study
Activity
Week readings
Video: problem analysis
Graded exercise

Stakeholder mapping
Summary of case study theory of change
Activity: stakeholder mapping
Graded exercise
Week readings
Impilo case study
Ungraded exercise
Program mapping

Interpreting a theory of change
Ungraded exercise
Impilo case study
Week readings
Graded exercise
Critical pathways of change
Risks and assumptions

Revision week

Conclusion
Revision

Post-course survey
Wrap-up
Final assessment

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Based on what are the grading for the course done?

The Theory of Change for development certification grading is based on four weekly graded exercises which contribute 12.5% each to the overall and the final assessment which contributes 50% towards the final grade.

2: Is there any course timing given?

The students form worldwide and belong to different timelines to be connected and hence, a Coordinated Universal time(UTC) is followed for the course which is provided after course enrollment.

3: Can a complete beginner pursue this course?

This is an introductory course and students are recommended by the Theory of Change for development certification syllabus itself that of not having any prerequisites prior to the course, which makes it a beginner-friendly course.

4: What is the content organization provided for the course?

Students are provided with weekly activities, video lectures along with case studies, readings, and discussions. The Theory of Change for development certification course materials is released regularly at a specified time along with revisions.

5: What is the overall time period for this course?

This is a self-paced course and hence, students can schedule accordingly but a recommended course length is provided of 7 weeks with an effort of 3-4 hours per week.

6: Is there any last date provided for applying to avail financial aid?

The students should apply for financial assistance before the deadline given for purchasing the upgrade for the account. This date is given right after the Theory of Change for development training enrollment.

7: Can the students raise questions directly to instructors?

Students can raise their queries in forums ‘Questions for instructors’. Even Though ready feedback is not promised, the students will be provided with feedback on time.

8: Can multiple courses be pursued at the same time?

There are no limitations in the number of courses that the students can apply to and they can opt for any number of courses if they can manage and schedule properly.

9: Is there any provision for refunds to the students?

Full amount refunds are given to those learners who have unenrolled from the course within the refund eligibility period of 14 days from the payment date or class starting date of the Theory of Change for development program

10: Can the deadlines of the assignments be changed to other dates?

This is a self-paced online program and hence, the deadlines are only provided to pace the learner's studies. However, the instructor's fixed deadline cannot be shifted in the Theory of Change for the development programs.