The purpose of the Program Evaluation Certificate is to certify graduate level training in the basic concepts and skills necessary to conduct formative and summative evaluations of programs and program improvement efforts. The certificate is designed for full-time employees and graduate students who have, or will have, significant evaluation responsibilities, but little or no training in current evaluation theory and methods. The Evaluation Certificate Program will provide training in skills relating to the design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting of program evaluation studies.