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Kobotoolbox is a suite of tools for field data collection for use in challenging environments. The software is free and open source. It allows data collection using Android enabled mobile devices and data submission to an online server. This training will equip the participants with skills to develop, implement and manage mobile data collection platform using Kobotoolbox

What you’ll learn

  • How to develop forms using Kobo Toolbox’s form builder integrating skip logic, validation logic, calculated fields, translations and cascading selects
  • How to deploy the forms on Android devices including tweaking settings and options on your fleet of mobile devices used to collect survey data
  • How to manage data uploaded to Kobo Toolbox by viewing, editing, accepting, downloading it and creating custom data visualization reports
  • How to develop advanced forms using XLSFORM
  • Other advanced form builder/xlsform features updated weekly (e.g., advanced calculations, controlling repeat groups, using regex etc)

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of survey questionnaire formulation
  • Tools: a computer; web browser (Google Chrome/Firefox); an active internet connection and an Android device for testing

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2026

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
DEADLINE		COURSE COST
(Classroom)		Click to Apply.
Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 1000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 1000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 1000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 1000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000Register
June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 1000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 1000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 1000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 1000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 1000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 1000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 1000Register

Online Training Calendar 2026

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
DEADLINE		COURSE COST
(Online)		Click to Apply.
Mar 25, 2024Mar 29, 2024Mar 21, 2024USD 400Register
Apr 29, 2024May 03, 2024Apr 25, 2024USD 400Register
Jun 03, 2024Jun 07, 2024Jun 01, 2024USD 400Register
Jul 08, 2024Jul 12, 2024Jul 04, 2024USD 400Register
Aug 12, 2024Aug 16, 2024Aug 9, 2024USD 400Register
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Description

This is the ultimate Kobo Toolbox course where you will learn how to develop survey data collection forms, deploying them on mobile devices, collecting data and managing the data.

We have included almost everything you need to know to get started and to reach mastery of Kobo Toolbox (or Open Data Kit – ODK).

Plus, we will be updating the course frequently  with new lessons developed to answer any specific questions that you will ask .

You will learn:

  • How to develop forms using Kobo Toolbox’s form builder integrating skip logic, validation logic, calculated fields, translations and cascading selects
  • How to deploy the forms on Android devices including tweaking settings and options on your fleet of mobile devices used to collect survey data
  • How to manage data uploaded to Kobo Toolbox by viewing, editing, accepting, downloading it and creating custom data visualization reports
  • How to develop advanced forms using XLSFORM
  • Other advanced form builder/xlsform features updated weekly (e.g. advanced calculations, controlling repeat groups, using regex etc)

Why you should take the course

  • We will  covered almost everything you need to know about building forms and managing data using Kobo Toolbox
  • If you have specific questions, you will be able to ask and we will respond.
  • You will learn through watching videos and practicing along using the tools we have developed.
  • We have included tons of resources for practice and reference

Course Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of survey questionnaire formulation
  • Tools: a computer; web browser (Google Chrome/Firefox); an active internet connection and an Android device for testing

Who this course is for:

Researchers, survey designers, newbies ,M&E Experts, GIS Experts.

Group Discount

WE OFFER 10% – 20% DISCOUNT TO GROUPS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTICIPANTS.