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The CE designation is the only professional title identifying professional evaluators.
The designation means that the holder has provided evidence of the education and experience required to be a competent evaluator. It is a service provided by CES to its members, who may elect to become credentialed on a voluntary basis. It recognizes competence and promotes continuous learning within our community.
Authors:Betty Onyura, Emilia Main, Claudia Barned, Alexandra Wong, Tin D. Vo, Nivetha Chandran, Nazi Torabi, Deena M. Hamza
There is growing recognition of the complex moral and ethical tensions associated with evaluation practice. However, there are scant evidence-informed frameworks for cultivating ethical awareness or informing ethical deliberation across the evaluation landscape. Thus, we aimed to synthesize research evidence on evaluation ethics, and draw on these findings to develop an evidence-informed evaluation ethics framework.
Authors: Samuel KOUAKOU et al
Les prémices de l’Organisation internationale de coopération en matière d’évaluation datent de 1997. Elles sont le fruit de l’initiative de plusieurs associations nationales d’évaluation qui permettent alors de placer l’évaluation au cœur des débats internationaux.
Presenter: Celeste Ghiano, PhD
How about really shaking up the foundations of Evaluation practice? In this initiative, we believe that changing practices begins with changing concepts and understanding contexts, bringing new (and not at all new) ontologies, to change epistemologies and transform methodologies.
2025-05-12
News
Canadian Evaluation Society Welcomes Birgitta Larsson to the Fellowship
It is with great pleasure that we announce Birgitta Larsson, CE, has been selected to receive the Canadian Evaluation Society Fellowship, our highest honor recognizing exceptional contributions to the evaluation field.
The Essential Skills Series - In person May 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th, 2025
The Essential Skills Series incorporates state-of-the-art thinking and modern adult learning principles. Prior knowledge of evaluation, or of social science research methods, is not required, and this course is geared towards individuals who are new to ev
Virtually facilitated Essential Skills Series -e institute platform delivered between August and October
This virtually facilitated Essential Skills Series will consist of five synchronous sessions held over zoom, and 10 self-paced modules completed through the E-Institute platform.
2025-05-08
The CESEF Silent Auction is open!
Bidding opens at 11 am (Eastern) on May 12, and closes May 16 at 6 pm
2025-05-07
Webinar-AI Reality Check: Navigating AI Use in Evaluation Practice
This participatory webinar is designed for evaluators who’ve started using AI in small ways and are hitting real-world friction: client pushback, ethical gray zones, or confusion about what’s actually allowed.
Final round of the 2025 CES-CESEF Student Case Competition
The final round will involve three finalist teams selected at the first round in February.
Whether you are new to evaluation or a seasoned professional, the e-Institute offers special member pricing on the courses you need to build your career in evaluation.
The field of evaluation is constantly evolving. We offer a variety of webinars and events throughout the year as well as the Annual National Conference to stay on top of current trends.
Our Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation demonstrates your commitment to professionalism and inspires the confidence of your clients and organizations.
Check out current job and contract opportunities, as well as a wide variety of networking opportunities, to help you build and expand your career.
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I have been working as a Program Management and Evaluation Specialist for many years, and I felt that there was lack of connection with other evaluation and project management specialists outside of my country, so I joined CES. I would also like to contribute in community of practices, as legacy for future specialists.
So far, the opportunities to learn here are huge and I hope to take maximum advantage of them. As I just joined CES in 2024, I cannot evaluate yet the full added value of belonging – but I know it also depends on me and my willingness to contribute.