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Training on Mobile Data Collection Using ODK

ODK Mobile Data Collection Training- Kenya

Overview

The Expedition

This course offers a practical introduction to ODK Mobile Data Collection tools used in field research and monitoring work. Participants learn how to create survey forms, deploy them to an Aggregate server and collect responses using Android devices.

It covers the full workflow from designing forms to uploading and exporting data. The training is available both in-person and online. Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Program Objectives

By the end of this ODK Mobile Data Collection Training, participants will be able to:

Create survey forms using Build or XLSForms
Upload forms to an Aggregate server
Load forms into Collect on an Android device
Fill out forms with participants using Collect
Upload survey data from Collect to Aggregate
Analyse or export data in Aggregate

Target Audience

Field enumerators and survey teams
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) officers and data managers
Researchers and academic professionals conducting field studies
Project managers in NGOs, humanitarian, and development organizations
Health, agriculture, and social sector practitioners requiring mobile data collection
IT and GIS professionals supporting data systems
Government agencies involved in statistics, census, and program monitoring
Anyone involved in collecting, processing, and analyzing field data for decision making

Training Period

Classroom: 5 Days
Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Introduction to collection of mobile data.
Platforms for collection of mobile data.
Advantages of mobile applications.
Challenges.
Aggregation, storage, and dissemination of data.
Types of questions in a questionnaire.

2: Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK).

3: Designing and Creating Forms Using ODK Build.

Creating ODK collect forms.
Downloading forms.
Using Excel to create ODK data collect form.
Creating and publishing forms to aggregate or XML.
Designing forms directly on:
ODK Build.
Koboform builder.
PurcForms

4: Creating and Designing XLS Form.

Introduction to XLS forms syntax.
Manually creating XLS forms.
Constraints and skips.
Form validation.

5: ODK Collect.

Installation and setup of ODK collect.
Menus. settings and security of ODK collect.
Form management in collect.
ODK collect best practices.

6: ODK Aggregate Server.

Using Google App Engine to set up own aggregate server.
ODK aggregate server configuration.
Creating a server.
Uploading the form to aggregate server.
Submission of completed data to aggregate server.
Exporting data from ODK aggregate server.
Importing ODK – CSV file into statistical applications.

7: Visualizing Geographic Data.

Direct download of data from aggregate.
Outputting data through:
Google Spreadsheet.
Google Fusion Tables.
GPS coordinates (Google maps) exportation to Fusion Tables.
GPS data exportation for Mapping/Visualizing (Fusion Map).
Data exportation to Fusion Tables using QGIS

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Training Calendar

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7 Jul - 11 Jul

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21 Jul -25 Jul

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1200

4 Aug - 8 Aug

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18 Aug - 22 Aug

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1200

1 Sep - 5 Sep

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1200

15 Sep - 19 Sep

110000

1200

6 Oct - 10 Oct

110000

1200

27 Oct- 31 Oct

110000

1200

10 Nov - 14 Nov

110000

1200

24 Nov -28 Nov

110000

1200

8 Dec - 12 Dec

110000

1200

110000

1200

110000

1200

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1200

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Program Objectives

Target Audience

Training Period

Training Modules

1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

2: Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK).

3: Designing and Creating Forms Using ODK Build.

4: Creating and Designing XLS Form.

5: ODK Collect.

6: ODK Aggregate Server.

7: Visualizing Geographic Data.

Delivery Method

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About Course

ODK Mobile Data Collection Training- Kenya

Program Objectives

Target Audience

Training Period

Training Modules

1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

2: Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK).

3: Designing and Creating Forms Using ODK Build.

4: Creating and Designing XLS Form.

5: ODK Collect.

6: ODK Aggregate Server.

7: Visualizing Geographic Data.

Delivery Method

CERTIFICATION

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Course Training Calendar

Kindly note that you can customize venue when registering

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Uganda Office

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