Mini-course: Visualizing Theories of Change (in Powerpoint)

Do you want to learn and apply Dataviz principles to ToC diagrams?

Make your Theories of Change shine :)

This dynamic online training is module 3 of our training “Facilitating and Visualizing ToC”, and it focuses on their Visualization: how to leverage Dataviz principles to make ToC diagrams look attractive, clear and informative.

Why Take This Course?

Leverage Decades of Expertise: Learn from someone who has facilitated over 100 Theories of Change and crafted professional visuals since 2011.
Maximize PowerPoint’s Potential: Discover how to create clear, engaging, and professional Theory of Change diagrams without needing additional software.
Save Time and Money: Avoid the hassle of learning, using, or paying for specialized tools—everything you need is already in PowerPoint.
Inspiration: Plenty of examples and over 20 potential layers to add to your diagrams.
Enhanced Communication: Make your logic more informative, insightful, and clear.
Practical and Accessible: This course equips you with techniques that are simple to apply and adaptable across various sectors and contexts.
Curiosity is a valid reason too :)

With engaging visuals, concise explanations, step-by-step guidance and good mood, this course empowers professionals to develop better ToC diagrams that serve teams and partnerships.

Two disciplines (Evaluation and Data visualization) combined

Learn from the lessons of having facilitated more than 100 Theories of change and having explored synergies between data visualization and evaluation since 2011. ToC are the perfect synergy tool between both worlds. Theories of Change are the ideal bridge between these two fields. ToC processes are inherently rich, and their outputs—often in the form of a diagram—serve as essential tools for the design, management, monitoring, and evaluation of programs. Master the skills to create well-visualized ToC diagrams that become indispensable for the daily operations of program management teams.

Included in the course

Basis of Dataviz
Position in ToC
Colors in ToC
Arrows in ToC
Layers in ToC
Icons on ToC
ToC templates
Challenges of visualizing ToC

Module 3 : Visualizing ToC

Dataviz and ToC
Dataviz basics
Position
Colors
Size
Arrows
Icons
Layers
Templates
Others
Challenges

A shortcut to improve your ToC

Who Is This Course For?

This training is designed for:

Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals: To communicate theories and impact clearly.
Nonprofit Leaders and Teams: To align stakeholders with visual clarity.
Consultants and Facilitators: To present Theories of Change effectively to clients.
Social Change Advocates: To visualize complex processes and inspire action.
Anyone Working with Theories of Change: Whether for strategy, planning, or reporting, this course is tailored for you.

What You’ll Achieve

Confidence in creating visually appealing and detailed Theories of Change.
Tools to make your diagrams more informative, engaging, and meaningful.
A new appreciation for the simplicity and power of PowerPoint as a design tool.

Join the course and learn to visualize your impact like never before!

99 €

People love visuals and clarity

Discover what they say about us…

"Being part of the 'Loving Clarity' mentorship program was a really positive experience, and I sincerely appreciate your very helpful guidance. The program's setup and content were quickly beneficial. I picked up several practical strategies that have made my work products noticeably more useful for the audience. Your accommodating style made the whole process smooth and enjoyable".

"The ToC course is excellent. It provides a practical, hands-on approach to developing a Theory of Change visually and offers actionable tips for facilitating sessions with project teams. Thanks to this course, I had the opportunity to facilitate two Theory of Change sessions with teams from two different countries. I highly recommend it".

"Clearly this is the era of visual communication, whether you are communicating a model, findings, or an approach. And Sara Vaca is my expert and go-to resource."

"Sara Vaca not only conveys her passion for data visualization from the very first moment, but she also manages to convince you of the necessity of incorporating this technique into evaluation. For people like me, who work in JEEs, Sara is a role model thanks to her clear commitment to innovation. Moreover, her motivation and dynamism are truly inspiring."

"I work in a complex and challenging consulting field, often obscured by abstruse jargon. For a long time, I struggled with the challenge of simplifying, popularizing, and pitching it. Sara made processes and methods clear and accessible with a disconcerting visual fluidity. Since then, I have been able to communicate much more effectively in my presentations and business proposals."

- Love your work and your visualisations - evaluation finally makes sense to me! - I use your visuals every time I want to design a ToR for an evaluation!

FAQ

All the answers to your questions

What is the duration of the training?

You can follow this course at your own rhythm.

What are the prerequisites?

This training is thought for professionals that have notions on Theories of Change and want to focus on producing the diagrams.

Are subsidies available?

Please contact our support team if you would really like to follow the training but money is a barrier.

Can I get a refund?

Did you know that…? Following the Consumers Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) that establishes consumer rights across the European Union, particularly for contracts made at a distance (e.g., online purchases) or outside of a seller’s premises, consumers have the right to cancel their purchase within 14 calendar days of receiving the goods or services, without providing a reason. Please refer to our refund policy for more details.

Are there any mandatory submissions?

Yes, there will be exercises throughout the course so you can practice.

Do you have any other questions?

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About Sara Vaca

Sara Vaca is a seasoned expert in data visualization, passionate about teaching. Her courses are designed to help students master the art of data visualization and communicate information effectively.