Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Impact

Master the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique—a game-changing approach to capturing deep, meaningful impacts, driving authentic engagement, and uncovering insights that traditional evaluation methods miss. Transform data into powerful narratives that inspire action and fuel lasting change. Ready to elevate your evaluation game? Join us now!
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

March 3

Lead instructor

Nur
Hidayati

Video

35
videos

Duration

6 weeks
36 Hours

Price

€
375

Master Participatory Evaluation with MSC

Discover how to make your monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes more insightful, engaging, and impactful. This online course dives deep into the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique, equipping you with practical skills to capture meaningful outcomes and amplify stakeholder voices. In addition to four core MSC modules, you’ll gain exclusive access to two bonus modules: Photo-MSC, an innovative fusion of MSC and Photovoice, and MSC & Decolonisation, exploring how to use MSC through an inclusive and culturally responsive lens. Elevate your evaluation approach and uncover powerful stories that drive real change!

Uncover Deeper Impact & Hidden Insights

Go beyond numbers and surface-level data—learn how to capture real, transformative stories that reveal the true impact of your work. MSC helps you uncover insights that traditional evaluation methods often miss, giving you a richer, more authentic understanding of change.

Streamline Your Evaluation Process

No more drowning in complex reports and endless data points! With MSC, you’ll have a simple yet powerful framework that makes qualitative evaluation efficient, structured, and actionable, so you can focus on what truly matters. Plus, this skill is invaluable for creating compelling reports and presentations that resonate with donors, stakeholders, and community members.

Gain Confidence & Master a Sought-After Skill

Whether you're an evaluator, NGO leader, or social impact professional, MSC is a highly respected technique that sets you apart. By mastering it, you’ll boost your credibility, expand your professional toolkit, and be better equipped to influence decision-making and drive real change.

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You know you should be capturing the real impact of your work, there’s only one problem: traditional M&E methods give you dry data, and you struggle to translate complex change into meaningful, compelling stories.

If you ever feel like your reports don’t truly reflect the depth of change you’re creating—or worse, that donors and stakeholders just aren’t connecting with your results—it’s time to shift your approach. Numbers alone won’t inspire action, but powerful stories will. This course gives you the framework to uncover, collect, and share the most significant changes happening in your work—so you can move beyond generic metrics and start telling stories that matter.

MSC success stories

Hear directly from our past participants as they share their experiences and insights on how MSC has impacted their journey.
"It was surprising to learn that MSC also works online and can be as much fun and lively as face-to-face meetings!"

Sandra Fuerst

"I learnt how to make MEL processes and practices more rights-based: offering more space for people to participate and raise their voice."

Valeria Pecchioni

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With the MSC course, you’ll confidently capture and communicate the most meaningful stories from your work, and never feel uncertain about your impact again!

Say goodbye to...

🙅… feeling stuck and unsure about how to capture the real transformation of your work, leaving you questioning if your impact is even clear.
🙅… struggling with feedback that feels overwhelming, never knowing which pieces of data truly reflect your success.
🙅… wasting time trying to measure everything, only to feel like you’re not getting anywhere or making real progress.

Instead, you'll...

🥳… have a clear, actionable framework to assess the most significant change in your work—no more guessing!
🥳… feel empowered and confident, knowing you can articulate your impact in a way that resonates deeply with clients and stakeholders alike.
🥳… never again feel disconnected from the true value of your work. You’ll know exactly how to track, capture, and communicate your success in just a few weeks.

Outline of the course

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Course features
  • Instructor: Nur Hidayati
  • Level: Entry-level
  • 6 weeks
  • Videos: 35 videos
  • Live calls: 2
Course structure
This online, blended-learning course offers 4 core modules and 2 bonus modules, combining self-paced learning with 2 live calls and 2 feedback assignments. You’ll gain valuable insights and strategies while receiving personalised support to help you apply the MSC method to your own work.
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Certification included
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certification that recognises your proficiency in the MSC method, demonstrating your ability to capture and communicate the most significant changes in your work.
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Module 1: Introduction to MSC

Get a clear understanding of the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique, its origins, and how it helps capture transformational impact.

Module 2: Designing the MSC system

Learn how to set up a structured MSC process tailored to your organisation’s needs, ensuring meaningful and effective storytelling.

Module 3: Collecting and selecting SC stories

Discover best practices for gathering authentic stories and facilitating a selection process that highlights the most impactful changes.

Module 4: Using and analysing SC stories


Explore how to interpret, present, and apply MSC stories to strengthen learning, decision-making, and communication of impact.

Bonus Module 1: Photo-MSC

Combine MSC with Photovoice to enhance storytelling through visual narratives, adding depth and engagement to impact assessment.

Bonus Module 2: MSC & Decolonisation

Examine MSC through an inclusive and culturally responsive lens, ensuring ethical and equitable storytelling practices.

Is this you?

You’re struggling to capture the true impact of your work in a way that resonates with stakeholders, donors, and communities.
Your current Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) approach feels too focused on numbers, leaving you wondering if you’re missing the real stories of change.
You’re tired of collecting endless reports and data that don’t actually help you make meaningful, informed decisions about your programmes.
You want to increase stakeholder buy-in but don’t know how to communicate your impact in a way that inspires action and long-term support.

Once you master the MSC method...

...you’ll have a meaningful and equitable approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) that captures real transformation beyond numbers. With compelling, stakeholder-driven stories, you’ll gain stronger buy-in from donors, partners, and communities who see the true impact of your work. Most importantly, you’ll have the insights needed to make informed, strategic changes to your programme design—ensuring your initiatives are more effective, inclusive, and responsive to the people they serve.

Course instructor: Nur Hidayati

Nur is the director of ResultsinHealth, as well as a public health specialist graduated from Royal Tropical Institute the Netherlands and a senior evaluation expert.  She is a seasoned evaluator on public health themes, with specific expertise in gender and Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). She also has strong skills in research design, programme implementation, and capacity building provision. Nur’s work experience geographically covers Asia, Africa, and Europe. Nur is an engaging trainer/facilitator and practitioner in various participatory methods for MEL and research such as the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique, Participatory Video MSC (PVMSC), PhotoVoice, Photo-MSC, and Outcome Harvesting. 

F.A.Q.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for MEL professionals, programme managers, nonprofit leaders, researchers, students, and anyone looking for a more qualitative and participatory way to measure and communicate impact. The real-world examples and case studies in the course are from the nonprofit sector, where our work is primarily based.

What is the timeline of the course?

The course begins on March 3rd, 2025, and runs for six weeks. During this time, the four core modules will be facilitated, while the bonus modules are available for you to explore at your own pace afterward. This means you can complete the four core modules at your own pace (except for the live calls) but within a set timeframe.

When do the live calls take place?

The live calls for this cohort will take place on Friday March 21st and Friday March 28th, 2025, between 9.30 - 11 AM CET.

Is there a certification?

Yes! Upon completing the course and assignments, you’ll receive a certification recognising your expertise in applying the MSC method, which can enhance your professional credentials.

Do I need prior experience with MSC or qualitative research?

No prior experience is necessary! The course is designed to guide you step by step, whether you’re new to MSC or looking to deepen your understanding and implementation.

What support will I receive during the course?

You’ll have access to two live calls where you can ask questions and discuss challenges, plus two personalised feedback assignments to ensure you have a good understanding of MSC by the end of the course.

How do I access the course materials?

All course content is available online through our academy platform. You’ll receive lifetime access so you can revisit the materials anytime.

What if I have more questions?

Feel free to reach out via training@resultsinhealth.org — we’re happy to help!
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