Live Online Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 2, 2026 · from USD 800
Field researchers, ecologists and public health teams often need a simple, free way to record observations with location data, without building complex systems. Epicollect5 meets that need with a web-based form builder and a mobile app that works offline and syncs when a connection returns. You begin with platform management, creating projects, setting access rights, managing users and planning how data will flow. Form design sessions cover question types, jumps, validation, hierarchical parent and child forms, branch questions, GPS locations, photos and barcodes.
Deployment days address device setup, piloting, training data collectors, uploading entries and keeping data consistent across teams. You then view records on the built-in map and table views, filter and export to CSV or JSON and carry analysis forward in Excel, R or GIS software. Advanced sessions introduce the Epicollect API, bulk uploads and maintaining long-running projects. Researchers, wildlife and environmental officers, epidemiologists, agricultural extension staff and students running field surveys are a natural fit. By the end you can set up and run a well-structured Epicollect project that produces clean, mappable data and supports reliable analysis long after the fieldwork ends.
At a Glance
How Live Online Training Works
Live online training, led by a trainer in real time, for participants anywhere.
More about live online training →- Format
- Live online, instructor-led
- Duration
- Mon - Fri (5 Days)
- Fee
- USD 800 (KES 80,000)
- Next start dates
- Nov 2, 2026, Dec 21, 2026, Jan 18, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
This course develops advanced capabilities in mobile data collection, geospatial information gathering, digital reporting, and data management using EpiCollect. Participants explore practical tools, implementation methodologies, and reporting frameworks that improve operational visibility and information accuracy. Furthermore, the program supports the shift from manual data collection processes to efficient digital systems that enhance productivity, responsiveness, and evidence-based decision-making.
Throughout the programme, participants work through realistic scenarios drawn from technology organizations, digital transformation programmes, data-driven enterprises, and public sector IT environments, examining how mobile data collection using the epicollect is applied in practice and where it most often breaks down. Delegates will develop practical skill in designing appropriate frameworks, selecting and applying the right tools for field deployment and data management, interpreting findings, and communicating conclusions clearly to colleagues, management and external stakeholders. Sessions move deliberately from principles to application, so that each technique introduced is practised against a realistic problem before the programme moves on — strengthening both individual effectiveness and the wider capability of the organizations delegates return to.
Training Objectives
- Design mobile data collection solutions using EpiCollect tools and functionalities.
- Configure digital forms that improve field data accuracy and consistency.
- Analyze data quality issues and implement appropriate corrective measures.
- Apply geospatial data collection techniques for enhanced field reporting.
- Develop efficient workflows that support real-time information management.
- Integrate mobile data collection systems with organizational reporting processes.
- Evaluate operational performance and optimize digital data collection initiatives.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
By the end of the Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course, participants will leave with:
- Advanced skills in EpiCollect project design and deployment.
- Mastery of mobile data collection and geospatial reporting techniques.
- Enhanced analytical capabilities for managing digital datasets.
- Practical approaches for improving field information management.
- Increased confidence in implementing mobile-based data solutions.
- A comprehensive working understanding of mobile data collection using the epicollect principles and performance-measurement methodology.
- Enhanced ability to design practical systems and evaluate outcomes reliably.
Training Methodology
This training course uses a practical and participant-centered learning approach that strengthens mobile data collection competencies, analytical capabilities, and evidence-based decision-making skills. The methodology combines expert instruction, real-world applications, and internationally recognized practices to improve information quality, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Methodology includes:
- Expert-led sessions facilitated by experienced EpiCollect specialists, researchers, and information management professionals.
- Practical application of mobile data collection systems, geospatial reporting techniques, and digital information management frameworks.
- Real-world case studies drawn from public health programs, research initiatives, humanitarian operations, development projects, and government interventions.
- Tool-based demonstrations of EpiCollect projects, mobile survey configurations, reporting dashboards, and data visualization platforms.
- Interactive discussions and scenario-based learning focused on addressing complex field data collection and reporting challenges.
Day 1: EpiCollect Platform Management and Digital Data Systems
- Digital data collection trends and sector applications.
- EpiCollect architecture, features, and operational capabilities.
- Project creation and configuration processes.
- User account administration and access management.
- Mobile application setup and deployment considerations.
- Information flow planning and digital workflow design.
- Data governance considerations within mobile environments.
Day 2: Mobile Form Design and Data Capture Configuration
- Electronic form development using EpiCollect.
- Question structures and response validation mechanisms.
- Conditional logic and dynamic data collection pathways.
- Multimedia integration for enhanced information capture.
- Geospatial data collection and GPS functionalities.
- Data quality controls and validation techniques.
- Mobile interface optimization for field operations.
Day 3: Field Deployment and Data Management
- Mobile deployment planning and implementation strategies.
- Offline data collection and synchronization processes.
- Dataset organization and management techniques.
- Field team coordination and information submission workflows.
- Data consistency monitoring and quality assurance methods.
- Data storage structures and information accessibility.
- Operational management for large-scale data collection initiatives.
Day 4: Reporting, Visualization, and Analytics
- Data export and integration capabilities.
- Dashboard development and reporting configurations.
- Visualization techniques for decision support.
- Geospatial mapping and location-based analysis.
- Performance monitoring and indicator tracking.
- Data interpretation for program improvement.
- Reporting strategies for stakeholder engagement.
Day 5: Advanced Applications and System Optimization
- Enterprise deployment considerations and scalability planning.
- Integration with monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Data security, privacy, and access control practices.
- Workflow optimization for improved operational performance.
- Emerging technologies supporting mobile data collection.
- Sustainability strategies for digital information systems.
- Strategic implementation roadmaps for long-term success.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals.
- Public Health Officers and Researchers.
- Survey Coordinators and Field Supervisors.
- Data Management and Information Officers.
- Development and Humanitarian Program Staff.
- Project Managers and Program Coordinators.
- Government, NGO, and Private Sector Decision-Makers.
Participants who complete this program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Mobile Data Collection Using the EpiCollect Training issued by VISION REACH GLOBAL CONSULTANCY.
The award recognizes full attendance and successful completion of the programme assessment activities. It is widely accepted for continuing professional development purposes, and its authenticity can be confirmed with Vision Reach Global Consultancy at any time.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 16· 13 dates$1,500- KenyaMombasaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600
- KenyaKisumuNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500
South AfricaCape TownNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,800- South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$3,200
- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 9· 13 dates$3,400
TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 23· 13 dates$2,600- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Nov 2· 13 dates$2,000
- TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 16· 13 dates$1,900
- TanzaniaDodomaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,800
RwandaKigaliNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900
UAEDubaiNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,800
NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800- NigeriaLagosNext Nov 23· 13 dates$2,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 23· 13 dates$4,500- KenyaMachakosNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,600
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Frequently Asked Questions About Live Online Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect programme, you'll be able to understand core mobile data collection using the epicollect principles and how they fit together in practice, apply practical techniques for field deployment and data management in day-to-day implementation, strengthen evaluation, reporting and quality-assurance capability, and improve decision-making using evidence-driven performance information. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
This course is designed for Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals., Public Health Officers and Researchers., Survey Coordinators and Field Supervisors., Data Management and Information Officers., Development and Humanitarian Program Staff., Project Managers and Program Coordinators., and Government, NGO, and Private Sector Decision-Makers..
Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-house corporate, in-person classroom, and live virtual training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Kisumu, Kenya, and Naivasha, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
The next live virtual cohort of Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect starts November 2, 2026, with new classroom cohorts also running on a rolling basis. Pick a date and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — it takes a few minutes and your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Mobile Data Collection Using the Epicollect Training Course can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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