Training on Mobile Data Collection Using KoBoTOOLBOX provides hands-on skills to design, deploy, and manage mobile surveys for field data collection.

Participants will learn how to build forms, capture offline data, monitor responses, and generate reports efficiently. This course is ideal for professionals in research, humanitarian work, M&E, and development programs seeking smarter data workflows.

Offered in flexible formats. A certificate of completion is provided to all participants.

Course Objectives

By the end of this Training on Mobile Data Collection Using KoBoTOOLBOX, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of mobile data collection and its advantages over paper-based methods.
• Design digital survey forms using KoBoToolbox’s form builder and XLSForm syntax.
• Configure and deploy forms for field data collection via mobile devices.
• Collect data online and offline using the KoBoCollect app or web browser.
• Manage, monitor, and export collected data for analysis.
• Apply best practices in survey design, fieldwork management, and data security.

Target Audience

• M&E Officers and Field Researchers
• NGO and Humanitarian Workers
• Data Analysts and Program Managers
• Public Health Officers and Development Practitioners
• Academics and Independent Researchers
• Government and Nonprofit Project Teams

Training Duration

Classroom: 5 Days

Online: 7 Days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

• Introduction to mobile data collection
• Common mobile based data collection platforms
• Data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
• Understanding question types forming a questionnaire

Module 2: Introduction to KoBoToolbox

• Components of KoBoToolbox
• KoBo Form builder
• KoBoCollect
• KoboToolbox server

Module 3: Setting up KoBoCollect

• KoBoCollect Installation from google play
• Manual installation of KoBoCollect
• KoBoCollect Menus, Settings and Security
• Best practices for KoBoCollect

Module 4: KoBoToolBox Server

• Configuring KoBoToolBox Server
• Setting up local server
• Uploading the form to KoBoToolBox Server
• Managing forms in KoBoToolBox Server
• Working with submitted data in KoBoToolBox Server
• Administering KoBoToolBox Server

Module 5: Designing and Creating forms using Formbuilder

• Designing forms online using Formbuilder
• Uploading forms to KoBoToolBox Server
• Form properties

Module 6: Designing and Creating form using XLS form

• Introduction to XLSForm
• Components of XLSForm
• Question types
• Form Logic, styling, language
• Form operators and functions
• Constraints & Skips
• Form validation
• Uploading form to KoBoToolBox Server

Module 7: Using KoBoCollect for Field Data Collection

• Filling forms in KoBoCollect
• Managing forms in KoBoCollect
• Collecting different types of data
• Advanced use and best practices
• Submitting data to KoBoToolBox Server

Module 8: Data Management

• Exporting data from KoBoToolBox Server as CSV
• Downloading data in different formats
• Formatting data for further analysis using statistical applications
• Outputting data through Google spreadsheet

Module 9: Visualizing Geographic Data

• Exporting GPS Coordinates to Google maps
• Exporting GPS data for Mapping/Visualizing
• Visualizing GIS data using QGIS

Delivery Method

This program is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group work and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of course completion

Course Booking

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