Training on Advanced Mobile Data Collection using ODK-X (ODK2)

The ODK-X Tool Suite is a new set of ODK tools that will co-exist with the existing ODK Tool Suite. It targets advanced users who find themselves limited by the ODK data collection workflows. This training aims to build the skills of the participants to adequately harness the advanced capabilities of ODK-X in Mobile Data Collection.

Target Participants

Training on Advanced Mobile Data Collection using ODK-X (ODK2) is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning how to collect and manage data using mobile devices on the ODK-X platform.

Course duration

Online             14 Days

Classroom-based 10 Days

What you will learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Setup and manage ODK Aggregate
• Setup and work with ODK-X tools
• Use ODK Application Designer
• Use ODK-X Mobile tools.
• Use ODK-X Server tools.
• Build a customized ODK application.

Course Outline

Introduction to ODK-X

• Structure of ODK-X
• Components of ODK-X
• Difference between ODK and ODK-X

Introduction to ODK-X Tools

• ODK-X Tool Suite
• ODK Data Management Applications
• Joining a device to an Existing Aggregate Server

Migrating / Setting-up an ODK-X application

• Setting up the ODK Aggregate server
• Resetting the Application on the Server

Configuring your Device with an Application

• Setting up ODK Application Designer
• Deploying to the Device
• Resetting the Server

Modifying an ODK-X application

• Modifying the data entry form
• Updating the Initialization Files
• Updating the Preloaded Data
• Updating the HTML files

ODK-X Mobile Tools

• ODK Survey
• ODK Tables
• ODK Services

ODK-X Server Tools

• ODK Application Designer
• ODK Cloud Endpoints
• ODK Suitcase

Application Building

• ODK Survey: Designing a Form
• ODK Tables: Designing a Custom View
• Pushing and Pulling Files
• Deploying an application
• ODK XLSX Converter
• ODK Tables Web Pages
• JavaScript Interfaces

Training Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers with vast experience as expert professionals in the respective practice fields. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course 

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor-made needs.