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Course description

Explore program planning and assessment principles currently used in the nonprofit sector.  You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create new programs and initiatives in a nonprofit organization by creating a plan for a new program from the research stage through evaluation.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • identify how relevant issues and challenges influence the development of programs and services in a nonprofit organization.
  • summarize the skills and knowledge required to manage programs and resources.
  • develop a logic model using graphics to describe various program components.
  • explain the components and design of planning and evaluating a nonprofit program.
  • create a program plan in its entirety.

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation: XNPC 20008 - Introduction to Non-profit Management

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Section title
Program Planning and Evaluation for the Nonprofit Sector
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 28, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXMO-F non-credit $455.00
Potential Discount(s)
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Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline: October 1, 2026 
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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