The UK Evaluation Society is pleased to announce the launch of the Centre for Professional Evaluation, a new learning initiative designed to support evaluators in building knowledge, developing skills and staying current with emerging approaches.
The Centre for Professional Evaluation brings together professional learning, practical resources and career development opportunities in one place, making it easier for evaluators to access high-quality learning throughout their careers.
While the full programme launches in September, enrolment is now open for the Centre’s first learning opportunities: AI for Evaluation: Foundations and a free on-demand Relational Evaluation Mini-Conference.
Supporting evaluators in a changing world
The launch of the Centre for Professional Evaluation reflects the UK Evaluation Society’s commitment to supporting high-quality evaluation practice through accessible, relevant and practical professional learning.
Bringing together structured learning pathways, facilitated training, self-led online courses, webinars and practical resources, the Centre for Professional Evaluation has been designed to support evaluators at every stage of their professional journey and provide opportunities for continuous learning as evaluation practice develops.
"Evaluation has a vital role to play in helping organisations make better decisions, improve programmes and create positive change for society. As the importance of evaluation continues to grow, so too does the need to invest in the people behind it. The Centre for Professional Evaluation is our commitment to supporting evaluators with trusted, high-quality professional learning throughout their careers."
AI for Evaluation: Foundations - new self-directed, online course
The first course available through the Centre is AI for Evaluation: Foundations, a self-directed online course developed by evaluators, for evaluators.
The course explores how artificial intelligence can be used confidently, responsibly and effectively throughout the evaluation lifecycle. Participants will develop an understanding of where AI can add value, recognise its limitations and risks, and learn how to apply the UK Evaluation Society’s good practice guidance in their own work.
To mark the launch, introductory pricing is available until 31 July 2026, or until the first 100 people enrol, whichever comes first.
Introductory prices are:
- £200 for non-members (Regular price £300)
- £120 for UK Evaluation Society members (Regular price £180)
- £65 for UK Evaluation Society student members (Regular price £100)
AI for Evaluation: Foundations
The Centre also launches with free access to the Relational Evaluation Mini-Conference, available to watch on demand. Featuring leading practitioners and researchers, the mini-conference explores relational approaches to evaluation and offers practical insights for evaluators working across a range of sectors.
Shaping the future of professional learning in evaluation
The Centre for Professional Evaluation will continue to expand over the coming months, with additional courses, facilitated training, webinars and practical resources launching from September.
Developed by the UK Evaluation Society, the Centre reflects the Society’s commitment to supporting the evaluation profession through trusted, high-quality professional learning and helping evaluators continue to grow throughout their careers.
Find out more and enrol on AI for Evaluation: Foundations, or access the Relational Evaluation Mini-Conference by visiting the today the Centre for Professional Evaluation today.