Training Course in Mobile Data Collection Using SurveyCTO
This course offers practical skills in mobile data collection and data management using SurveyCTO.
Course Overview
| Course Title | Training Course in Mobile Data Collection Using SurveyCTO |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Target Industries |
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| Target Job Roles |
• Researchers |
| Course Fees (face-to-face training) |
USD 1100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (virtual training) | USD 500/KES 55,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Summary
This course offers practical skills in mobile data collection and data management using SurveyCTO, guiding participants through the following key techniques:
• Digitizing field surveys
• Deploying forms on mobile devices
• Collecting offline/online field data using mobile-based survey forms
• Ensuring data quality through secure data management and cleaning
• Exporting datasets for analysis
The training course emphasizes hands-on practice, real-time monitoring, data integrity, and workflow efficiency.
It is ideal for researchers, M&E practitioners, NGOs, and organizations seeking to transition from paper-based to digital data systems.
Duration
5 days
What Are the Key Skills From This Course?
• Designing digital surveys
• Deploying forms on mobile devices
• Collecting offline/online field data using mobile-based survey forms
• Managing field activities and enumerators
• Survey data hosting and access control
• Ensuring data quality through secure data management and cleaning
• Exporting datasets for analysis
Who Should Attend This Course?
• Researchers
• Data enumerators and field officers
• M&E professionals
• Data scientists
• NGO professionals
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
• Convert paper forms/questionnaires into digital forms that can be used for mobile data collection and case management
• Collect high-quality and secure data both online and offline using SurveyCTO
• Integrate SurveyCTO with other tools for data management, analysis, visualization, mapping, and reporting
• Conduct data audits and real-time monitoring during field data collection
• Develop a basic mobile application, install it, and use it on a phone
• View, manage, and export data compatible with statistical tools for further analysis
Course Requirements
• Proficiency in English
• Basic computer literacy
• Understanding of basic ICT concepts
Training Approaches
• Interactive lectures
• Live demonstrations
• Hands-on exercises
• Group discussions
• Real-world case studies
• Knowledge checks and quizzes
• Collaborative group work
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module I: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection
• Overview of mobile data collection technologies
• Introduction to SurveyCTO and its key features
• Setting up a SurveyCTO account and project
• Case Study: Implementing Mobile Data Collection in a Health Survey
Module II: Designing Surveys Using SurveyCTO
• Principles of survey design and question formulation
• Using SurveyCTO to create and customize surveys
• Testing and deploying surveys on mobile devices
• Hands-on Exercise: Designing a Household Survey for Socioeconomic Research
Module III: Data Collection and Enumerator Management
• Preparing for data collection in the field
• Managing field teams and monitoring data collection in real time
• Troubleshooting common challenges during fieldwork
• Case Study: Managing Data Collection for an Agricultural Census
Module IV: Data Management and Analysis
• Importing and exporting data from SurveyCTO
• Cleaning and managing collected data
• Basic data analysis techniques using SurveyCTO and other tools
• Hands-on Exercise: Analyzing Data from a Community Development Project
Module V: Ensuring Data Quality and Security
• Best practices for maintaining data quality
• Implementing data security measures within SurveyCTO
• Integrating SurveyCTO with external data management systems
• Case Study: Ensuring Data Integrity in a National Survey
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
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