Live Online Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training
Live online, instructor-led · next cohort Nov 30, 2026 · from USD 800
Health and demographic surveillance sites track births, deaths, migrations and household changes over many years, so their data systems must be stable, accurate and well maintained. OpenHDS provides the data management backbone for that work, while ODK handles collection on mobile devices in the field. You start by planning the server environment and understanding how the components fit together. Installation sessions walk through setting up the operating system, Java, Tomcat, the database, the OpenHDS web application and an ODK server, then configuring locations, field workers and visit rounds.
Form sessions cover baseline census, update visit, pregnancy outcome, migration and death forms, along with the XLSForm logic that keeps longitudinal records consistent. System administration days address user management, data synchronization, validation, backups and troubleshooting common errors. The final session reviews performance tuning and emerging options for surveillance platforms. Data managers, IT officers, HDSS field supervisors, demographers and researchers at surveillance sites and research institutions are the intended audience. You will be able to install, run and maintain an integrated surveillance data system with confidence and keep its records reliable from one round to the next.
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 practical and interactive training focuses on helping professionals deploy and manage digital systems that improve field data collection, information management, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness. The course explores installation procedures, platform configuration techniques, electronic form development processes, data synchronization approaches, system administration practices, and reporting mechanisms. Participants will gain practical skills for configuring digital platforms, managing information workflows, improving system performance, and supporting evidence-driven operations.
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 installation, use, and management of OPENHDS and 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 backup and recovery procedures., 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
- Develop competencies for installing and configuring digital data collection and management platforms.
- Analyze operational requirements and establish system environments for efficient data workflows.
- Design electronic data collection processes that improve accuracy and information quality.
- Evaluate platform performance and implement approaches for system optimization.
- Apply administration tools, configuration methods, and platform management techniques effectively.
- Integrate digital data systems into organizational information and reporting structures.
- Strengthen operational efficiency through effective technology utilization and data management.
What you'll learn
Key Takeaways
By the end of the Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training, participants will leave with:
- Comprehensive understanding of digital data platform deployment and administration methodologies.
- Enhanced ability to configure and manage integrated electronic data collection systems.
- Improved competency in mobile form development, synchronization processes, and information management.
- Practical techniques for strengthening system performance and data reliability.
- Greater confidence in administering digital platforms across field and organizational settings.
- Stronger capability to support real-time information management and reporting processes.
- Improved approaches for increasing efficiency, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
Training Methodology
This training course adopts a technology-driven and participant-centered learning approach that strengthens digital system administration expertise, mobile data management capabilities, and operational performance competencies. The methodology combines specialist guidance, practical system applications, and globally recognized implementation practices to support effective digital transformation initiatives.
Methodology includes:
- Expert-led sessions facilitated by digital data management specialists, system administrators, and technology implementation professionals.
- Practical application of platform configuration methods, mobile data collection approaches, and information management practices.
- Real-world case studies drawn from health programs, development projects, research initiatives, and field operations.
- Tool-based demonstrations of digital platforms, mobile applications, server environments, and reporting systems.
- Interactive discussions and scenario-based learning focused on system challenges, implementation considerations, and operational improvements.
Day 1: Digital Data Systems and Platform Environment Setup
- Digital Transformation in Data Collection and Information Management.
- System Requirements and Technical Architecture Considerations.
- Platform Ecosystems and Functional Capabilities.
- Server Environment Preparation and Configuration.
- Database Components and Information Structures.
- Security Requirements and User Access Controls.
- Deployment Planning and Operational Considerations.
Day 2: Platform Installation and Configuration Processes
- Installation Procedures and Environment Preparation.
- Server Configuration and Connectivity Management.
- User Roles and Permission Structures.
- Database Integration and Setup Processes.
- System Parameters and Configuration Settings.
- Connectivity and Synchronization Structures.
- Troubleshooting Installation Challenges.
Day 3: Electronic Forms and Mobile Data Collection Systems
- Designing Digital Data Collection Frameworks.
- Developing Structured Electronic Forms.
- Form Logic and Validation Techniques.
- Mobile Device Configuration and Integration.
- Information Capture and Data Flow Processes.
- Managing Form Versions and Updates.
- Quality Assurance in Data Collection Processes.
Day 4: System Administration and Information Management
- User Administration and Access Management.
- Data Synchronization and Storage Processes.
- Data Quality Control and Validation Approaches.
- Reporting and Information Retrieval Techniques.
- Backup and Recovery Procedures.
- Managing Performance and System Stability.
- Addressing Operational and Technical Challenges.
Day 5: Optimization and Future Technology Trends
- Performance Monitoring and System Evaluation.
- Integration with Organizational Information Systems.
- Cloud-Based Solutions and Emerging Technologies.
- Digital Security and Data Protection Practices.
- Interoperability and Data Exchange Standards.
- Future Developments in Mobile Data Systems.
- Building Sustainable Digital Information Ecosystems.
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals.
- Health Research and Surveillance Personnel.
- Data Managers and Information Officers.
- Field Coordinators and Program Officers.
- Research Assistants and Data Collection Specialists.
- Information Technology and System Administrators.
- Project Managers and Technical Leads.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for completing the Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training, issued by VISION REACH GLOBAL CONSULTANCY.
The certificate confirms attendance and successful participation, is recognized by employers across the public, private and development sectors, and can be verified directly with Vision Reach Global Consultancy on request.
Choose Where You Want to Learn
Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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 Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training programme, you'll be able to understand core installation, use, and management of openhds and odk principles and how they fit together in practice, apply practical techniques for backup and recovery procedures. 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., Health Research and Surveillance Personnel., Data Managers and Information Officers., Field Coordinators and Program Officers., Research Assistants and Data Collection Specialists., Information Technology and System Administrators., and Project Managers and Technical Leads..
Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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.
Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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 Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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 Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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 Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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 — Installation, Use, and Management of OPENHDS and ODK Training 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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