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Introduction

This training provides participants with practical skills to design, deploy, and manage mobile data collection systems using KoboToolbox for humanitarian, development, research, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E) projects. The course emphasizes digital data collection workflows, data quality assurance, ethical data management, and real-time reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.

Participants will gain hands-on experience building forms, collecting data using mobile devices, managing submissions, and exporting data for analysis while aligning with donor data protection and accountability frameworks.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Design mobile data collection tools using KoboToolbox
  2. Deploy surveys for offline and online data collection
  3. Apply best practices in digital data quality assurance
  4. Manage and secure collected data ethically
  5. Integrate KoboToolbox data with analysis and reporting tools
  6. Use mobile data collection for M&E, humanitarian, and research programs

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2026

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Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar 2026

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Jan 19, 2026Jan 23, 2026Jan 14, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 23, 2026Mar 27, 2026Mar 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 27, 2026May 1, 2026Apr 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 22, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 27, 2026July 31, 2026July 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Sept 28, 2026Oct 2, 2026Sept 22, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 26, 2026Oct 30, 2026Oct 20, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 21, 2026Dec 25, 2026Dec 16, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection & KoboToolbox

  • Overview of mobile and digital data collection
  • Benefits of KoboToolbox in humanitarian and development contexts
  • KoboToolbox interface and account setup
  • Understanding projects, assets, and form types
  • Practical exercise: setting up a Kobo project

 

Day 2: Designing Data Collection Forms

  • Survey design principles and question types
  • Using Kobo form builder and XLSForm basics
  • Skip logic, constraints, and validation rules
  • Metadata capture (GPS, date, enumerator ID)
  • Practical exercise: building a complete digital questionnaire

 

Day 3: Field Deployment & Data Collection

  • Configuring mobile devices for data collection
  • Offline and online data collection workflows
  • Managing enumerators and user roles
  • Field testing, piloting, and troubleshooting
  • Practical exercise: live data collection simulation

 

Day 4: Data Management, Quality Assurance & Ethics

  • Monitoring submissions and data completeness
  • Data cleaning, validation, and version control
  • Managing sensitive data and access controls
  • Data protection, privacy, and informed consent
  • Practical exercise: data quality checks and cleaning

 

Day 5: Data Analysis, Reporting & Integration

  • Exporting data to Excel, SPSS, Stata, R, and GIS
  • Integrating Kobo data with dashboards and visualization tools
  • Using KoboToolbox reporting features
  • Applying mobile data collection to M&E and surveys
  • Group project, presentations, and course wrap-up

 

Targeted Participants

This training is suitable for:

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
  • Data and Information Management Officers
  • Humanitarian and Development Practitioners
  • Researchers and Enumerators
  • Government and NGO Staff
  • Project and Program Managers
  • Students and Consultants

 

Key Skills Gained

  • Digital survey design and deployment
  • Mobile data collection and field management
  • Data quality assurance and validation
  • Ethical data handling and protection
  • Real-time data reporting

 

Customization Options

This course can be customized for:

  • Humanitarian assessments and emergency response
  • M&E surveys and baseline/endline studies
  • Health, education, WASH, and protection programs
  • Integration with GIS and dashboards
  • Advanced XLSForm and automation

More Details

Training Approach

Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields, lead this course. It combines theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, group exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants also receive comprehensive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will be issued a certificate of completion at no extra cost.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organizational-specific needs.

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Group Discount

We offer 10% – 20% discount to groups of more than 5 participants.

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