~2 Hours
Hands-On
Custom GPTs for Evaluators
Stop rewriting generic AI outputs. Build a custom assistant that knows your templates, donors, and evaluation workflows.
Prerequisite: Basic familiarity with ChatGPT (free tier works)
Free with your EvalCommunity Premium Membership —
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What You Will Achieve
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Build a Custom GPT tailored to your evaluation work
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Automate repetitive M&E tasks (design, coding, reporting)
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Generate structured, usable outputs (not generic drafts)
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Apply ethical and donor-compliant AI practices
Why This Mini Course?
AI can generate answers in seconds — but without your context, it produces generic outputs you still have to rewrite. It doesn’t know your policies, culture, or evaluation frameworks.
In just 2 hours, learn to embed your expertise and your organization’s context into every AI response. Turn ChatGPT into a trusted assistant that automates repetitive tasks so you can focus on higher-impact work.
The 3 Golden Rules of AI for Evaluators
AI drafts — humans decide
Never delegate final judgment
Context beats intelligence
A small GPT with your templates beats a giant model with none
Repeat tasks → automate, judgment → keep
If you do it weekly, build a GPT. If it requires expertise, keep it human
30 min
Module 1 — Foundations & Smart Use of AI in Evaluation
Understand when and how AI actually helps in M&E — and when it should not be used.
45 min
Module 2 — Build Your Custom GPT
Build a working Custom GPT using a simple, proven framework. By the end of this module, you will have created your first GPT.
30 min
Module 3 — Apply, Validate & Use Responsibly
Use your GPT on real evaluation tasks and ensure safe, reliable outputs.
15 min
Final Practical Exercise
Build and use your GPT on a real task. Choose from three templates: Evaluation Report Reviewer, Indicator Generator, or Survey Question Debugger.
15-Minute Workflow:
Step 1 (5 min): Create GPT, paste template, add context. Step 2 (3 min): Upload documents. Step 3 (5 min): Test with 3 real examples. Step 4 (2 min): Fix one issue.
Success Criteria:
✓ Output usable with minimal editing | ✓ Followed requested format | ✓ No invented data | ✓ Time saved vs manual
Course Completion Checklist
- Identify tasks to automate in M&E
- Build a Custom GPT in under 15 minutes using EVAL-GPT
- Apply governance and ethical safeguards
- Use AI to support real evaluation work (not replace judgment)
Time Breakdown
| Module 1 | 30 min |
| Module 2 | 45 min |
| Module 3 | 30 min |
| Final Exercise | 15 min |
| Total | ~2 hours |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a paid ChatGPT subscription to build Custom GPTs?
No. Building and using Custom GPTs is completely free. However, to share your GPT with others or use advanced features, a ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise subscription may be required. The core EVAL-GPT framework taught in this course works with any AI platform.
Why is this course free for Premium Members?
This course is included at no extra cost as part of the EvalCommunity Premium Membership. Premium members enjoy unlimited access to all mini-courses, allowing them to continuously strengthen their skills and stay up to date in Monitoring & Evaluation without additional fees. Non-premium members and other users can purchase this course separately here.
Can I share my Custom GPT with colleagues?
Yes. Depending on your subscription, you can share GPTs internally with your team or publish them publicly. The course covers team sharing and adoption strategies.
Is this course only for ChatGPT users?
The core lessons focus on OpenAI’s Custom GPTs, but the EVAL-GPT framework and prompting techniques work with Claude Projects, Gemini Gems, or any other AI platform with custom instructions.
Can I use this course with sensitive or confidential evaluation data?
The course includes a dedicated lesson on data privacy, governance, and donor compliance (USAID, EU, UN). You will learn what can and cannot be uploaded, and how to use AI safely in restricted environments.
How long do I have access to the course?
Premium Members and non-Premium Members who purchase this course have unlimited access, with lifetime updates as AI tools evolve.
This course is not about learning AI tools. It’s about turning AI into a reliable evaluation assistant that understands your context, templates, standards, and workflows.
Certificate of Completion awarded when you complete the course.
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Course Features
- Lectures 10
- Quiz 0
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 735
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 3 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module 1: Foundations & Smart Use of AI in Evaluation3
- Module 2: Build Your Custom GPT3
- Module 3: Apply, Validate & Use Responsibly4
