This two-day interactive instructor-led course from the NOAA Office of Coastal Management teaches how to conduct a project assessment, use a logic model to plan a new project or reassess a current one, and prepare for a meaningful evaluation.

Participants learn applicable practices for use in coastal community related projects and more – including environmental conservation, restoration, and outreach. They learn project planning practices that help build on accountability and strategic thinking, reveal assumptions, and create a targeted effort with measurable results.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess their understanding of the needs driving the project team actions and plans
• Apply a systems approach to logically connect project resources, actions and outcomes
• Create functional logic models for immediate use in projects
• Generate performance measures for project reporting and evaluation
• Link project design to agency and organization missions, strategic plans, and established program niches
• Prepare for a meaningful evaluation of a project

The course registration fee is $50 and is required at the time of registration to reserve attendance.

Related Topics:  coastal, education, management, ocean and coasts, planning, training