Live Online Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training Course
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 30, 2026 · from USD 800
Open Data Kit gives organizations a free, open-source way to replace paper questionnaires with smartphone surveys that work offline in remote areas. You will start with the ODK ecosystem, comparing ODK Central, ODK Collect, Enketo web forms and related tools, and planning a deployment around your project needs. Form design sessions use XLSForm to create question types, skip logic, validation constraints, calculations, repeat groups and choice filters. You will also capture GPS points, photos, barcodes and signatures, and test forms thoroughly before they reach the field.
Field operations sessions cover setting up projects and app users, configuring devices, training enumerators and monitoring submissions as they arrive. Data management days address encryption, user permissions, backups, cleaning and exporting to Excel, SPSS, Stata or R, plus simple reporting and mapping of results. Advanced topics include longitudinal workflows, API access and troubleshooting common field problems. Researchers, M&E officers, enumerator supervisors, public health staff and data managers in NGOs and government programmes are well suited to it. By the end you can design, deploy and manage a complete ODK survey with confidence, from the first draft of a form to an analysis-ready dataset.
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 30, 2026, Dec 28, 2026, Jan 4, 2027
- Certificate
- Certificate of Completion
- What you need
- A computer with a reliable internet connection, a webcam and a headset
About this course
This program develops advanced competencies in mobile data collection, digital survey management, data quality assurance, and information reporting using ODK technologies. Participants enhance their ability to capture reliable data, manage digital workflows, and support evidence-driven operations through modern mobile platforms. Moreover, the course integrates technical tools, implementation methodologies, and management frameworks that strengthen data collection performance and reporting effectiveness. Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training prepares professionals to establish scalable digital data systems that improve efficiency, accuracy, and organizational responsiveness.
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 phone-based data collection using ODK 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 ODK form design and survey development, 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 systems using ODK tools and digital survey methodologies.
- Develop electronic questionnaires that improve data quality and field efficiency.
- Implement secure mobile data collection workflows across diverse operational contexts.
- Evaluate data quality through validation, verification, and monitoring mechanisms.
- Integrate ODK solutions into organizational research, monitoring, and reporting systems.
- Analyze field data collection performance to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Strengthen evidence-based decision-making through real-time information management.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
By the end of the Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training Course, participants will leave with:
- Master ODK form development and mobile survey deployment techniques.
- Apply data validation frameworks that improve information reliability.
- Strengthen field data management and monitoring capabilities.
- Utilize digital tools for efficient reporting and analysis.
- Manage mobile data collection operations with greater confidence and effectiveness.
- A comprehensive working understanding of mobile phone-based data collection using ODK principles and performance-measurement methodology.
- Enhanced ability to design practical systems and evaluate outcomes reliably.
Training Methodology
This training course adopts a results-oriented and participant-focused learning approach that strengthens digital data collection expertise, mobile survey implementation capabilities, and information management competencies. The methodology combines specialist instruction, practical ODK applications, and internationally recognized data management frameworks to support data accuracy, operational efficiency, and evidence-based decision-making.
Methodology includes:
- Expert-led sessions facilitated by mobile data collection specialists, monitoring and evaluation professionals, research practitioners, and digital transformation experts.
- Practical application of ODK form development methodologies, mobile survey deployment techniques, data quality assurance frameworks, and information management practices.
- Real-world case studies drawn from development programs, humanitarian operations, research projects, public sector initiatives, and donor-funded interventions.
- Tool-based demonstrations of ODK Central, ODK Collect, XLSForm development environments, reporting systems, and data management platforms.
- Interactive discussions and scenario-based learning focused on field implementation challenges, data quality improvement, operational efficiency, compliance requirements, and real-time information utilization.
Day 1: Digital Data Collection and ODK Ecosystem
- Evolution of mobile data collection technologies.
- ODK architecture and platform components.
- Benefits of digital data collection systems.
- Data governance and information management principles.
- Mobile data collection planning frameworks.
- Digital transformation within field operations.
- Data quality requirements for evidence generation.
Day 2: ODK Form Design and Survey Development
- XLSForm structure and design principles.
- Questionnaire development methodologies.
- Skip patterns and conditional logic configuration.
- Validation rules and automated quality controls.
- Multimedia integration within mobile surveys.
- Geolocation and spatial data capture techniques.
- Form testing and deployment preparation processes.
Day 3: Mobile Deployment and Field Operations Management
- ODK Collect installation and configuration.
- Mobile device management considerations.
- Survey distribution and deployment strategies.
- Enumerator coordination and performance monitoring.
- Data synchronization and submission processes.
- Managing field implementation challenges.
- Operational risk management approaches.
Day 4: Data Management, Security, and Reporting
- ODK Central and server administration concepts.
- Data storage and management practices.
- Information security and privacy standards.
- Data cleaning and quality verification methodologies.
- Exporting data for analysis and reporting.
- Dashboard development and visualization concepts.
- Reporting frameworks for decision support.
Day 5: Advanced Applications and System Optimization
- Complex survey workflows and advanced configurations.
- Integrating ODK with monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Real-time monitoring and performance tracking.
- Workflow automation and process efficiency enhancement.
- Geospatial analysis and location-based reporting.
- Emerging innovations in mobile data collection.
- Sustainable digital data management strategies.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists.
- Researchers and Survey Professionals.
- Data Managers and Information Officers.
- Project Managers and Program Coordinators.
- Humanitarian and Development Practitioners.
- Field Supervisors and Data Collection Team Leaders.
- Government, NGO, and Donor Agency Personnel.
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion for Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training Course
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK programme, you'll be able to understand core mobile phone-based data collection using odk principles and how they fit together in practice, apply practical techniques for odk form design and survey development 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 Specialists., Researchers and Survey Professionals., Data Managers and Information Officers., Project Managers and Program Coordinators., Humanitarian and Development Practitioners., Field Supervisors and Data Collection Team Leaders., and Government, NGO, and Donor Agency Personnel..
Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK starts November 30, 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Mobile Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK Training Course is pitched at intermediate to 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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 Phone-Based Data Collection Using ODK 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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