About the Course
This course aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to develop a theory of change tailored to social programmes. By mastering this, participants will be able to better plan, execute, monitor, assess, and communicate their programmes, leading to improved programme processes and outcomes.
A theory of change provides a logical framework illustrating how specific activities lead to desired outcomes within social programmes. It is a vital tool for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating social initiatives. Professionals involved in social services must develop the skills to create and utilise a theory of change effectively to enhance programme success.
Participants will learn the fundamental principles and logical behind constructing a theory of change. The course covers the step-by-step process of developing a theory of change for a social programme. These skills are designed to be adaptable and scalable, allowing learners to apply them across various programmes and organizational contexts upon returning to their workplaces.
Course Objectives
After completing this workshop, participants will be able to:
Identify and describe the key steps involved in creating a theory of change.
Utilise the theory of change to support and strengthen social programming.
Develop a logic model based on the theory of change to visualize programme change pathways.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for social service professionals, board members, and organizational staff involved in planning, executing, evaluating, or communicating social programs. It is also open to anyone interested in understanding the theory of change and its practical applications in social initiatives.
Award
Participants who meet 75% class attendance will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement by the Academy of Human Development.
Your Trainer
Mr Daryl Tan
Mr Daryl Tan is a Senior Research Executive at Fei Yue Community Services, where he focuses on supporting practitioners in programme development and improving social service delivery in a user-centric and evidence-based manner. In his time with the social service sector, he has also served as a programme coordinator to support students from low-income families in their educational aspirations, and volunteers with organisations supporting youth development and special needs causes.
Daryl holds a Bachelor of Arts (Cum Laude) from Yale-NUS College and a Graduate Diploma in Management from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. He has completed the WSQ Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) and is a registered Adult Educator professional. His educational and work experiences have helped him develop principles and guidelines in the process of innovation and design of programmes and services from a person-centric perspective.
Testimonials
Ether Kum, Counsellor
TOC is such a powerful approach and it has changed the way I view programe development. I feel more equipped and confident that the eventual programmes that are developed will be effective and aligned with the intended outcomes.
Pamela Loh, Singapore University of Social Sciences
TOC is an effective tool that can be used in any setting. I appreciate how the session has been designed in such a way that it is progressive in a systematic manner so that it is easy for us to understand.
Cheong Chow Hou Kelvin, Social Worker
This course helps me to make sense of the things I do in my programme and ensure they achieve intended outcomes. A good communication tool to funders to substantiate why we certain resources are needed for the programme to be successful.
