About this course

Instead of collecting data using paper and pen, which is then manually entered into a database for analysis, KoboToolbox enables us to enter data directly into a mobile device that is connected to a server and capable of uploading data directly into a centralized database for data processing and analysis.

KoboToolbox is a free and open-source platform for the collection, management, and visualization of data.

As the most widely used primary data collection tool in the nonprofit sector, it is the tool of choice for over 14,000 social impact organizations worldwide.

It is an intuitive tool for producing high-quality data in challenging settings, making it the software of choice for countless organizations.

This training course equips you with the skills to collect, manage, visualize, and analyze data using mobile devices and KoboToolbox.

Duration

5 days

What is KoboToolbox?

• KoboToolbox is a suite of free and open-source tools for field data collection using mobile devices for use in challenging environments.
• Most KoboToolbox users are people working in humanitarian crises, as well as aid professionals and researchers working in developing countries.

Why KoboToolbox?

• KoboToolbox was made with the needs of field practitioners in mind. It is extremely user-friendly and accessible, making it easy to get started quickly. It works offline on any device.
• Most importantly, all its core functionalities are free to use, forever.

Here are some of the reasons why organizations choose KoboToolbox:

• KoboToolbox was created to be intuitive to use, so organizations can collect high-quality data
• It was built specifically for the unique needs of collecting data in challenging settings, such as humanitarian crises and conflict-affected countries.
• KoboToolbox was designed for offline use and for inexpensive mobile devices while still providing advanced functionalities for data management and visualization.
• Its tools are free for social impact organizations to create an unlimited number of surveys and collect quality data.
• KoboToolbox was built to be compatible with the XLSForm standard and ODK XForms, making it easy to migrate between different platforms.
• Its tools are multilingual, and survey forms can be translated into hundreds of languages, making it easy to work with global teams.
• Survey forms can be translated and used in hundreds of different languages.

What can you do with KoboToolbox?

• Build complex forms with skip logic and validation using KoboToolbox Form Builder or XLSForm (XLSForm is recommended for larger forms)
• Collect data offline on a mobile device and send it to a cloud server.
• Collect data using any mobile devices via the webforms
• Map data
• Visualize, manage, and analyze data
• Store collected data on a server and extract it into useful formats for analysis
• Export data for analysis

Course Objectives

This online training course in Mobile Data Collection using KoboToolbox will teach learners to:

• Build/design complex forms with skip logic and validation in KoboToolbox Form Builder  and Microsoft Excel  (XLSForms syntax)
• Easily share projects with colleagues
• Design, Import, and export XLSForm
• Collect data online/offline on mobile devices or any browser
• Create summary reports with graphs and tables
• Visualize collected data on a map
• Disaggregate data in reports and maps
• Export data for analysis