This certification programme offers the opportunity for evaluation commissioners, managers and evaluators to reflect on the current debates among evaluation communities of practice. Based on a literature review and presentations discussed at a number of recent evaluation conferences, it sistematizes practical insights on the use of methods and techniques for complex evaluation interventions, particularly in the realm of SDGs; how to deal with different types of evaluation constraints; and the role of technology in evaluation practice. The course will make use of case studies and evaluation reports from different UN organizations, stressing the importance of compliance with ethical guidelines, norms and standards during the various phases of an evaluation process.