The Canadian Evaluation Society’s on-line ten-week course offers participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices of evaluation. No prior knowledge of evaluation or social science research methods is required to participate. The Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. Learning Objectives: Describe the role of evaluation in the program lifecycle; Explain common evaluation terms, functions, and approaches; List the steps in planning and conducting an evaluation; Describe how common social science data collection methods are used in evaluations; Describe the value and use of project management concepts in evaluations; Outline ways to support the use of evaluation findings and produce actionable evaluation reports; and Recognize evaluation standards and ethical principles and identify their role in the professionalization of evaluation in Canada.