Mobile Data Collection for M&E using ODK and KoboToolbox Training Course
This training course strengthens participants’ capability to manage mobile-based monitoring and evaluation systems using ODK and KoboToolbox for improved project reporting and data collection efficiency. Furthermore, it…
About this course
This training course strengthens participants’ capability to manage mobile-based monitoring and evaluation systems using ODK and KoboToolbox for improved project reporting and data collection efficiency. Furthermore, it enhances digital information management, analytical thinking, and reporting skills that support informed decision-making within development programmes. Through this course, participants will:
- Strengthen digital field data collection capabilities
- Improve reporting accuracy through mobile systems
- Enhance electronic data management skills
- Support evidence-based programme monitoring
- Build confidence in using mobile M&E tools
Key Takeaways
- 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
What you'll learn
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.
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Official invoice & confirmation letter provided
Team discount for 3+ seats
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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 design mobile data collection forms, manage digital surveys using odk, apply kobotoolbox for project monitoring, and improve accuracy in field data collection. 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 CPD-accredited 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 15% 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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