Course Details
Course Name: Training Course In Mobile Data Collection And Mapping For M&E And Scientists
Delivery Mode: Classroom-based
Course Duration: 5 Days
Course Price: USD 1,100.00 or KES 75,000.00
Registration Link: Click here to register
Course Details
ODK or Open Data Kit is a set of free and open-source tools that are used for field data collection using Android mobile phones (Devices) and allows data submission to an online or cloud server. The ODK – Open Data Kit ecosystem includes the following components: ODK Collect, ODK Build, XLSForm, ODK Aggregate, and ODK Manage as the major components. Other tools in the ODK ecosystem include ODK Briefcase, ODK Aggregate VM, ODK XLSForm Converter, ODK Validate, GEOODK, ODK Scanner, ODK Printers, and the ODK Sensor Framework.
The other tools that were inspired by the ODK ecosystem including but not limited to KoboToolbox which is also free and open-source, Ona.io, and Survey CTO which have a free trial period and a premium version with added functionalities and unlimited survey data storage capacity.
Other commonly used mobile data collection tools include CSPro for android (CS Entry), Magpi (Regular data collection and also supports SMS data Collection), fulcrum, mobenzi, visit basis, dimagi, zapier amongst many others.
This training course will focus on the popularly used free and open-source tools for mobile data collection but will also give a mention to the other mobile data collection tools available.
If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage, visualize, and analyze project field data using mobile phones and devices, this training course is for you.
Introduction
Data collection has always been an integral part of development work. In the past, this task was performed with paper and pen, which made it prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs.
ICT tools such as mobile devices and software that allow users to create surveys, collect, manage, and upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection.
If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage, and analyze project data using mobile devices, this training course is for you.
This Course Is Suitable For People Working In:
Impact Evaluation, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Academic Research, Market Research, Field Research, Agriculture, Health, Education, WASH, Handicapped, Human rights, Emergencies/disasters, Advocacy, Education, Environment, Small business development, Community development, Rural Development, Women, Youth, Population, Rehabilitation, Culture, Capacity Building, Appropriate technology, Income, generation, Private sector, Refugees/displaced
Who Should Attend?
This training course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning how to collect and manage data using mobile devices.
Requirements
This training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding of basic ICT concepts.
Duration
5 Days
Course Objectives
The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques to collect data using innovative mobile data collection tools.
At the end of the course, you will become familiar with using ICT tools and methods to conduct data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Software And Platforms
- ODK – Open Data Kit
- KoBoToolbox
- Magpi
- QGIS
- Microsoft Excel
Topics To Be Covered
Module I
Mobile Data Collection Using ODK
- Digitizing questionnaires for ODK using xlsforms.
- Setting up ODK aggregate server in the cloud.
- Setting up ODK Collect for Mobile data collection.
- Mobile device calibration for data collection.
- Hosting platform quota management.
- Data Visualization and analysis on ODK Aggregate.
- Downloading/extracting data from ODK Aggregate for analysis.
Module II
Mobile Data Collection Using KoBoToolbox
- How to digitize questionnaires using an easy web-based interface.
- Hosting data on KoBoToolbox.
- Setting up KoBoCollect for mobile data collection.
- Mobile device calibration for data collection.
- Visualizing and analyzing data on KoBoToolbox.
- Downloading/extracting data for analysis.
Hands-on Exercises
Module III
Mobile Data Collection, Messaging, and Visualization on any device using Magpi
- How to digitize questionnaires using an easy web-based interface.
- Interactive SMS – How to collect feedback by administering complex questionnaires via a back-and-forth SMS
- Structured SMS – How to collect simple data that fit into a single SMS message of 160 characters.
- Interactive voice response – How to deploy forms as interactive voice phone calls.
- Deploying and hosting survey data.
- Downloading/extracting data for analysis.
Hands-on Exercises
Module IV
Mapping
- Introduction to GIS
- Introduction to QGIS
- Using location data collected to produce professional maps
Hands-on Exercises
Module V
Presentation and review of participants’ course projects with the instructors.
Action plan
Closure
Methodology
The instructor-led training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a certificate of participation.
Training Venue
The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Tailor-Made
We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:
- Using their own tools during the training
- Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on
- Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice
- Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Mobile: +254706909947
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Mobile Number: +254706909947
Training Fee
The course fee is KES 75,000.00 or USD 1,100.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to Tech For Development – T4D account through the bank on or before the course starting date.
Send proof of payment to outreach@t4d.co.ke
Cancellation Policy
Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
- Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
- No refunds will be made 14 days or less to the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training at a later date, or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met
Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure
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