CES offers a range of training and support to researchers, policymakers and practitioners.

Our Evaluating Impact training programme is an online, self-paced and practical learning programme for anyone responsible for delivering services and reporting on their impact. You will learn how to use data and evidence to evaluate your projects and services, and how to tell the story of the difference you are making. Find out more below.

Our Implementation training is for policymakers and practitioners to help you plan ahead to ensure your new or improved policies or programmes are implemented effectively. Get it right first time. Find out more below.

Our Change Management training covers project management, collaborative working and change management. This training will give you a framework to plan and achieve your goals, clarify roles and responsibilities, and track progress. You will also have access to a portfolio of tried and tested project management tools and templates. Find out more below.

Contact us if you would like to discuss a bespoke training programme for your team – we will work with you to design a session or programme to meet your needs.

Change management bootcamp

Our three day, interactive programme will help you to collaborate, implement new programmes and approaches to improve your service.
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Evaluating Impact Training Module 1: An introduction to evaluation - Understanding the essentials

This introductory training course provides a basic overview of evaluation for organisations that want to begin demonstrating their impact.
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Evaluating Impact Training Module 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation - What to evaluate and how

Learn how to gather and interpret your data and create a plan to measure your impact.
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Evaluating Impact Training Module 3: Making Meaning from your Data - analysing the stories and statistics

This will help you consider different types of data and make sense of what it tells you.
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Implementation training: Bespoke training for your organisation

Implementation training tailored to your organisation, service, project or policy - we will co-design a programme of training to meet your needs.
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Evaluating Impact Training Module 4: Telling the Story of your Data – Communicating your findings to key audiences

Learn how to communicate your impact effectively to a range of audiences in ways that meet their needs.
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I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers.
The tools provided will definitely aid the process of change, and allow me to think more thoroughly and with purpose.
The Evaluating Impact session has given me great opportunities for learning but also for discussion and thinking.
The trainers are very friendly and skilled in this field. They help relate how the learnings can be applied to working life scenarios.
I was able to grasp reporting and outcomes a lot better, I struggled with this
Engaging facilitators! Interactive throughout Great resources provided
I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers.

Participant Feedback

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"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."
"This course not only expanded my academic understanding but also had a direct impact on my clinical thinking and practice."
"What truly set this course apart was its dynamic format — blending well-structured, insightful lectures with lively group discussions and interactive feedback sessions."
“It’s an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in implementation science, whether you’re working in research, service development, or frontline practice.”
"I was able to grasp reporting and outcomes a lot better, I struggled with this."
"Engaging facilitators! Interactive throughout Great resources provided."
"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."

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