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Name: Mobile Data Collection with Open Data Kit (ODK) Training
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Mobile Data Collection with Open Data Kit (ODK) Training

Category: Mobile Data Collection Training

Overview

The Expedition

Mobile Data Collection Using ODK is a hands-on program that equips participants with the skills to design, deploy, and manage mobile surveys effectively. Open Data Kit (ODK) is a free open-source toolkit widely used in research, development, humanitarian, and government projects to replace paper-based systems and capture high-quality data in low-resource environments.

The course delivers practical guidance on form design, survey deployment, field data collection, and data management using ODK. Participants work directly with tools such as ODK Collect, ODK Central, and XLSForm while applying real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.

Training is offered in person, virtually, or in a blended format to suit organizational needs. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion.

Course Objectives

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

Create survey forms using Build or XLSForms
Set up ODK Build, Collect and Aggregate
Upload forms to an Aggregate server
Load forms into Collect on an Android device
Use ODK Collect to fill out forms with field participants
Upload survey data from Collect to Aggregate
Export and analyse data from Aggregate

Target Audience

M&E Officers and Field Researchers
Field Researchers and Survey Teams
NGO and Humanitarian Staff
Public Health and Development Professionals
Academics and Data Analysts
Government Field Officers and Program Managers

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Course Modules

1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

Introduction to mobile phone data collection
Common mobile based data collection platforms
Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
Understanding question types forming a questionnaire

2: Introduction to Open Data Kit (ODK)

3: Setting up ODK Collect

ODK Collect Installation from google play
Manual installation of OK
ODK Collect Menus, Settings and Security
Best practices for ODK Collect

4: ODK Aggregate Server

Setting up own aggregate server using Google App Engine
Configuring ODK Aggregate Server
Setting up local server
Uploading the form to aggregate server
Managing forms in Aggregate
Working with submitted data in aggregate
Administering aggregate

Module 5: Designing and Creating forms using ODK Build

Using ODK build
Designing forms directly on:
- ODK Build
- Koboform builder
- PurcForms
Uploading forms to aggregate
Form properties

6: Designing and Creating form using XLS form

7: Using ODK Collect for field data collection

Filling forms in ODK Collect
Managing forms in ODK Collect
Collecting different types of data
Advanced use and best practices
Submitting data to ODK aggregate

8: Data Management

Exporting data from ODK Aggregate as CSV
Downloading data in different formats
Formatting data for further analysis using statistical applications
Outputting data through Google spreadsheet

9: Visualizing Geographic Data

Exporting GPS Coordinates to Google maps
Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing
Visualizing GIS data 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.