Data collection and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) have always been a fundamental part of development work. Traditionally, these tasks were performed using paper and pen, which made them prone to errors, difficult to scale, and costly in terms of time and resources.
With the advent of ICT tools, such as mobile devices and software that enable users to create surveys, collect, manage, and upload data to storage systems in real-time, many of the challenges traditionally faced in remote data collection and M&E have been significantly reduced.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to collect, manage, and analyze project data using mobile devices, this training course is designed for you. The course also includes additional modules on M&E and GIS, which will help participants contextualize the skills learned. The GIS module will introduce participants to working with spatial data.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for a variety of professionals including government representatives, project teams, NGOs, multilateral and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, and others. Participants who typically benefit include:
- Project Managers and Directors
- M&E Specialists
- Technical Specialists
- Researchers
DURATION
5 Days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and techniques to gather data for projects and programs using innovative mobile data gathering technology. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in using ICT tools and methods for conducting data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting.
REQUIREMENTS
This training is intended for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have basic knowledge of ICT.
COURSE CONTENT
Section I
- M&E and Mobile Data Collection
- Benefits of Mobile Data Collection for M&E
- Introduction to Common Mobile-Based Data Collection Platforms
- Challenges of Mobile-Based Data Collection
- Data Aggregation, Storage, and Dissemination
Section II
- Overview of Available Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Platforms
- Types of Questions and Their Data Types
- Questionnaire/Form Logic
- Extended Data Types: Geoid, Image, and Multimedia
- Survey Authoring
- Designing Forms Using Web Interfaces, Including Hands-on Exercises with:
- ODK Build
- KoBoToolBox
- Preparing Mobile Devices for Data Collection
- Installing Applications: ODK Collect
- Configuring Devices (Mobile Phones)
- Uploading Forms into Mobile Devices
- Hands-on Exercise
Section III
- Advanced Survey Authoring: XLSForms
- Introduction to XLSForms Syntax
- New Data Types
- Notes and Dates
- Multiple-Choice Questions
- Multiple Language Support
- Hints and Metadata
- Hands-on Exercise
- Conditional Survey Branching
- Required Questions
- Constraining Responses
- Skip Logic: Asking Relevant Questions
- Specifying Other Responses
- Grouping Questions
- Skipping Sections
- Repeating Sets of Questions
- Special Formatting
- Dynamic Calculations
Section IV
- Hosting Survey Data: Cloud Hosting
- Google Apps Engine
- ODK Aggregate
- KoBoToolBox
- Formhub
- Hosting Survey Data: Local Server Hosting
- Configuring ODK Aggregate on a Local Server
- Downloading Data
- Manual Data Download (ODK Briefcase)
- Using the Online Server Interface
- Hands-on Exercise
Section V (GIS)
- Introduction to GIS
- Working with Spatial Data (GPS Coordinates)
- Spatial Mapping
- Introduction to Fusion Tables
- Exporting GPS Coordinates (Google Maps) to Fusion Tables
- Exporting Data to Fusion Tables Using QGIS
- Converting Data to Shapefiles
- Hands-on Exercise
- Choice of Platform
- Discussion on the Choice of Platform
- Integrating Mobile Data Collection Tools into Projects
General Notes
- All our courses can be tailor-made to meet participants’ specific needs.
- Participants must be proficient in English.
- Presentations include well-guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators have over 10 years of experience in the field.
- Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a certificate from Stepsure Training and Research Institute.
- Training will be conducted at Stepsure Training and Research Institute centers. We also offer in-house and online training according to the client’s schedule.
- The course duration is flexible, and the content can be modified to fit your schedule.
- The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation, training materials, 2 coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses, including arrangements, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and other personal costs.
- Accommodation, pick-up, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements can be made upon request at discounted rates.
- Tablets and laptops can be provided upon request for an additional cost.
- One-year free consultation and coaching are provided after the course.
- Register as a group of more than two participants and enjoy a discount (10% to 50%).
- Payment must be made prior to the start of the training or as agreed upon to the Stepsure Training and Research Institute account to allow for better preparation.
- For inquiries, please reach us at info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
- or +254 723 482 495.
- Visit our website at www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org.
