Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course
Collecting data on phones and tablets cuts transcription errors and delivers results in days instead of weeks, but only when forms, devices and servers are set up correctly. You begin by structuring a digital collection system: choosing platforms, devices and servers, planning workflows and assigning roles for enumerators and supervisors. Form design sessions teach XLSForm in depth, with question types, skip logic, constraints, calculations, repeat groups, cascading selects and multilingual forms. You then deploy and manage projects on ODK Central and ODK Collect, including device setup, offline collection, GPS points, photos and form versioning.
KoboToolbox modules cover project creation, sharing permissions, data review, editing submissions and exporting to Excel, SPSS and Stata. Data management sessions address quality control checks, monitoring submissions in real time, cleaning, encryption, data security and ethics. The final module turns collected data into summaries, charts and maps for monitoring reports. Every participant designs, tests and deploys a complete survey over the ten days. M&E officers, field coordinators, researchers, enumerator supervisors and data managers in NGOs, research institutions and government will find it highly practical. Afterwards you can run a mobile survey from questionnaire to clean dataset without outside support.
About this course
The Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course builds the specialist capability required to plan, deliver and evaluate mobile data collection for m&e using ODK and kobotoolbox in demanding, fast-moving operating environments. With rising scrutiny of performance and value for money, institutions need practitioners who can work to recognized standards and defend their decisions with evidence. This certified programme combines proven methodology with hands-on application, covering data security and ethical, emerging trends in mobile M&E and the analytical techniques that underpin sound professional judgement.
Throughout the programme, participants work through realistic scenarios drawn from banking institutions, financial services firms, audit practices, and public finance bodies, examining how mobile data collection for m&e using ODK and kobotoolbox 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 data security and ethical, 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
Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Design mobile data collection forms
- Manage digital surveys using ODK
- Apply KoboToolbox for project monitoring
- Improve accuracy in field data collection
- Analyze and manage electronic datasets
- Develop digital monitoring reports effectively
- Support evidence-based project decision-making
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
By the end of the Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course, participants will leave with:
- Practical experience using ODK and KoboToolbox.
- Improved capability in mobile data collection.
- Enhanced skills in digital survey management.
- Real-world application of electronic monitoring tools.
- Increased confidence in mobile reporting systems.
- A comprehensive working understanding of mobile data collection for m&e using ODK and kobotoolbox principles and performance-measurement methodology.
- Enhanced ability to design practical systems and evaluate outcomes reliably.
Training Methodology
This training course uses a practical and technology-focused learning approach that strengthens mobile data collection, reporting, and digital information management capability for effective monitoring and evaluation activities.
Methodology includes:
- Guided demonstrations of ODK and KoboToolbox workflows
- Hands-on exercises in electronic form development
- Practical case studies from development programmes
- Interactive workshops focused on mobile reporting challenges
- Group discussions that strengthen digital problem-solving skills
- Scenario-based assignments on field data collection
- Practical sessions on analysis and visualization techniques
Day 1: Structuring Mobile Data Collection Systems
- Organizing digital data collection workflows
- Defining mobile monitoring requirements
- Setting up ODK and KoboToolbox platforms
- Linking indicators with electronic surveys
- Managing mobile project information systems
- Developing digital field reporting procedures
- Strengthening efficiency through mobile tools
Day 2: Designing Electronic Data Collection Forms
- Creating mobile questionnaires and forms
- Managing question types and response options
- Applying skip logic and validation rules
- Organizing survey structure for field activities
- Improving usability of electronic forms
- Testing digital questionnaires before deployment
- Strengthening consistency within survey tools
Day 3: Managing ODK-Based Data Collection Processes
- Configuring ODK forms for field activities
- Deploying mobile surveys to devices
- Collecting information using ODK applications
- Managing online and offline submissions
- Monitoring data synchronization processes
- Improving accuracy during mobile data collection
- Strengthening field reporting efficiency
Day 4: Using KoboToolbox for Project Monitoring
- Designing KoboToolbox project surveys
- Managing form deployment and updates
- Collecting field information through KoboCollect
- Organizing project datasets within KoboToolbox
- Monitoring survey submissions in real time
- Managing user access and permissions
- Strengthening project monitoring workflows
Day 5: Data Management and Quality Control
- Organizing electronic datasets for analysis
- Applying verification and validation techniques
- Identifying missing and duplicate information
- Managing secure storage of project data
- Improving consistency within digital records
- Reducing errors during field reporting
- Strengthening reliability of collected information
Day 6: Data Analysis and Visualization Techniques
- Exporting datasets for analytical activities
- Organizing project information for interpretation
- Applying basic statistical analysis methods
- Developing charts and visual summaries
- Creating dashboards for project monitoring
- Presenting findings using simple formats
- Strengthening evidence-based reporting practices
Day 7: GPS Mapping and Geographic Data Collection
- Capturing geographic coordinates during surveys
- Managing location-based project information
- Tracking field activities using mapping tools
- Organizing geographic data within reports
- Improving spatial analysis for projects
- Integrating maps into monitoring activities
- Strengthening geographic visualization practices
Day 8: Field Coordination and Mobile Reporting
- Organizing field supervision activities effectively
- Managing enumerator communication processes
- Monitoring progress of field data collection
- Addressing operational challenges during surveys
- Improving workflow coordination within teams
- Managing reporting schedules and timelines
- Strengthening accountability within field operations
Day 9: Data Security and Ethical Practices
- Managing confidentiality of electronic information
- Applying ethical standards during data collection
- Strengthening password and device protection practices
- Managing secure transfer of project datasets
- Reducing risks of information loss
- Promoting transparency within reporting processes
- Supporting accountability through reliable data handling
Day 10: Emerging Trends in Mobile M&E Systems
- Exploring cloud-based data collection systems
- Applying real-time reporting technologies
- Supporting remote project monitoring activities
- Managing digital innovations within M&E systems
- Improving automation of reporting processes
- Strengthening integration with other digital platforms
- Exploring future developments in mobile data collection
This training course is ideal for:
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
- Project and Programme Managers
- Research and Data Collection Professionals
- NGO and Humanitarian Staff
- ICT and Information Management Officers
- Community Development Practitioners
- Learning and Accountability Specialists
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training issued by Vision Reach Global Consultancy.
Certificates are issued in the delegate’s name on completion of the programme and are suitable for submission towards continuing professional development requirements. Vision Reach Global Consultancy verifies every certificate it issues on request.
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Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course Venues
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$3,000- KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,000
- KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,000
- KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,000
South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 14 dates$7,200- South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$6,400
- South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$6,800
TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$5,200- TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 14 dates$4,000
- TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$3,800
- TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,600
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 14 dates$3,800
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,800
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 14 dates$7,600
NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$5,600- NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$5,600
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$7,600
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox programme, you'll be able to understand core mobile data collection for m&e using odk and kobotoolbox principles and how they fit together in practice, apply practical techniques for data security and ethical 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 training course is ideal for: Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Project and Programme Managers, Research and Data Collection Professionals, NGO and Humanitarian Staff, ICT and Information Management Officers, Community Development Practitioners, and Learning and Accountability Specialists.
Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course typically runs as 10 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 for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course is scheduled in-classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Mombasa, Kenya, Kisumu, Kenya, and Naivasha, Kenya, and 13 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 for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox 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 for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course is pitched at advanced 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 for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox 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 for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox 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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- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in GhanaGHClassroom in Accra
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in KenyaKEClassroom in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in NigeriaNGClassroom in Abuja, Lagos
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in RwandaRWClassroom in Kigali
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in South AfricaZAClassroom in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in TanzaniaTZClassroom in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Dodoma
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in UgandaUGClassroom in Kampala
- Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course in the UAEAEClassroom in Dubai
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