What You'll Learn
Course Benefits
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Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course is designed to equip participants with the skills to design, manage, and implement mobile-based data collection systems using SurveyCTO. The training focuses on replacing traditional paper-based methods with efficient digital solutions that ensure data accuracy, speed, and security. Participants will gain hands-on experience in designing survey forms, managing projects, performing data validation, and integrating SurveyCTO with data analysis tools such as Excel, Stata, and Power BI.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to conduct and manage high-quality data collection exercises for research, monitoring, and evaluation purposes.
Duration
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers, data managers, and researchers
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Project and program managers handling field data
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Statisticians and development practitioners
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ICT professionals supporting digital data systems
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhanced accuracy and speed of data collection
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Reduced operational costs through digital field systems
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Real-time visibility and control over project data
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Improved decision-making through reliable, structured data
Individual Impact
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Practical experience in building and managing mobile surveys
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Improved data management and analysis capabilities
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Ability to troubleshoot field data collection challenges
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Increased efficiency and confidence in digital M&E processes
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Design digital data collection forms using SurveyCTO.
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Manage mobile devices and users for secure data collection.
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Validate, clean, and export data for analysis.
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Integrate SurveyCTO with analytical tools like Excel and Power BI.
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Apply digital best practices for M&E and research workflows.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection Systems
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Overview of digital data collection and SurveyCTO ecosystem
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Advantages over traditional paper-based systems
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Understanding project setup, data flow, and user roles
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Case Study: Transitioning from paper to mobile-based surveys
Module 2: Designing Digital Questionnaires and Forms
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Creating forms using SurveyCTO’s form designer and XLSForm
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Managing question logic, skip patterns, and validations
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Testing and deploying forms to mobile devices
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Case Study: Designing a household survey tool
Module 3: Field Data Collection and Device Management
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Setting up and managing SurveyCTO Collect on mobile devices
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Synchronization, data encryption, and security protocols
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Offline data collection and troubleshooting field challenges
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Case Study: Implementing a field survey in remote areas
Module 4: Data Management, Quality Control, and Validation
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Reviewing, cleaning, and validating incoming data
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Monitoring data quality through dashboards and reports
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Real-time supervision and feedback mechanisms
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Case Study: Data validation for an M&E program
Module 5: Data Analysis and Integration with External Tools
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Exporting data to Excel, Stata, R, and Power BI
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Visualizing results and building reports
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Integrating SurveyCTO with cloud-based platforms
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Case Study: Creating automated dashboards for survey results
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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