Mobile Data Collection For Monitoring And Evaluation Course

Introduction

Mobile data collection has transformed monitoring and evaluation by enabling real-time, accurate, and cost-effective data gathering. This course equips participants with the skills to leverage mobile technologies for M&E purposes.

The course explores the design, deployment, and management of mobile data collection tools, emphasizing data quality, reliability, and ethical considerations in field data gathering.

Participants will gain practical experience in using popular mobile data collection platforms, ensuring accurate survey design, question formatting, and integration with analysis systems.

The program emphasizes troubleshooting common field challenges, maintaining data security, and ensuring timely data submission for decision-making in development projects.

Through hands-on exercises, simulations, and case studies, participants will acquire skills in managing mobile surveys, GPS mapping, offline data capture, and automated reporting for monitoring and evaluation.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to design and implement mobile data collection systems, manage field teams effectively, ensure data quality, and leverage insights for project improvement and impact measurement.

Who Should Attend

• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• Data Analysts and Statisticians
• Project and Program Managers
• Field Supervisors and Coordinators
• Research and Survey Officers
• NGOs and Development Agency Staff
• ICT Officers supporting M&E systems
• Government Program Officers
• Data Quality and Reporting Specialists
• Professionals responsible for project monitoring and evaluation

Duration

5 Days

Course Objectives

• Understand principles of mobile data collection for M&E
• Master popular mobile data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox)
• Learn survey and questionnaire design for mobile data capture
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and reliability in field collection
• Apply ethical standards and confidentiality in data collection
• Gain skills in GPS mapping and geospatial data collection
• Learn offline data capture and synchronization techniques
• Develop automated reporting and real-time data visualization
• Troubleshoot mobile data collection challenges effectively
• Integrate mobile data into analysis and decision-making processes

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection

• Overview of mobile data collection in M&E
• Benefits and challenges of mobile technologies
• Types of mobile surveys and field applications
• Role in real-time monitoring and reporting

Module 2: Mobile Data Collection Platforms

• Overview of ODK, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO
• Features, pros, and cons of each platform
• Platform selection for different projects
• Platform installation and basic configuration

Module 3: Survey Design for Mobile Platforms

• Questionnaire development best practices
• Question types and branching logic
• Validations and constraints in mobile surveys
• Pre-testing and pilot surveys

Module 4: Data Quality and Validation

• Ensuring accuracy and consistency of field data
• Real-time validation techniques
• Error detection and correction
• Strategies for reducing missing data

Module 5: Ethical Considerations and Confidentiality

• Data privacy standards
• Informed consent in field surveys
• Handling sensitive information
• Compliance with ethical guidelines

Module 6: GPS and Geospatial Data Collection

• Integrating GPS in surveys
• Mapping and visualization of collected data
• Geotagging techniques
• Applications in field monitoring

Module 7: Offline Data Collection and Synchronization

• Offline survey techniques
• Data storage and encryption
• Syncing collected data with servers
• Handling connectivity challenges

Module 8: Data Management and Storage

• Organizing collected datasets
• Secure storage and backup procedures
• Version control and metadata management
• Preparing data for analysis

Module 9: Automated Reporting and Visualization

• Creating dashboards for real-time insights
• Integrating mobile data with analytics tools
• Reporting for different stakeholders
• Visualizing trends and patterns effectively

Module 10: Emerging Trends and Advanced Applications

• Mobile data collection in humanitarian and development contexts
• Use of IoT and sensor data integration
• Advanced geospatial analytics
• Future innovations in mobile M&E technologies

Training Approach

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion by Steady Development Center.

Training Venue

The training will be held online. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, tutorials and all required training manuals. Any other personal expenses are catered by the participant.
For registration and further enquiries, contact us on:

• Tel: +254 701 180 097
• Email: training@steadytrainingcenter.com

Tailor-Made Option

This course can be customized to suit the specific needs of your organization and be delivered on-line to any convenient location.

Terms Of Payment

Upon agreement by both parties’ payment should be made to Steady Development Center’s official account at least 3 working days before training begins to facilitate adequate preparation.

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