Module 1: Introduction to Kobo Toolbox

• Overview of mobile data collection
• Introduction to Kobo Toolbox platform
• Setting up Kobo Toolbox accounts
• Understanding the Kobo interface
• Basic form creation and deployment
• Practical session: Creating a simple data collection form.

Module 2: Form Design Essentials

• Question types and their applications
• Designing effective and user-friendly forms
• Using skip logic and validation rules
• Implementing cascading selects
• Best practices for form design
• Practical session: Designing a complex form with skip logic and cascading selects.

Module 3: Data Management and Deployment

• Deploying forms to mobile devices
• Managing data collection projects
• Data synchronization and export
• Troubleshooting common deployment issues
• Managing user permissions
• Practical session: Deploying a form and managing data from multiple devices.

Module 4: Advanced Kobo Features

• Using repeat groups and nested repeats
• Implementing multimedia questions (images, audio, video)
• Working with geopoints and geotraces
• Using external data and calculations
• Advanced form logic and functions
• Practical session: Implementing repeat groups and multimedia questions in a form.

Module 5: Data Analysis and Visualization

• Exporting data in various formats (CSV, XLS)
• Analyzing data using Kobo Analyze
• Creating charts and graphs
• Using external tools for advanced analysis
• Data cleaning and validation techniques
• Practical session: Analyzing and visualizing collected data using Kobo Analyze.

Module 6: Kobo Toolbox and ODK Collect

• Understanding ODK Collect
• Configuring ODK Collect with Kobo Toolbox
• Troubleshooting ODK Collect Issues
• Comparisons of Kobo and ODK
• Best practices using ODK collect
• Practical session: Deploying a form and collecting data using ODK Collect.

Module 7: Data Security and Ethics

• Data privacy and security considerations
• Ethical considerations in data collection
• Data storage and backup strategies
• Compliance with data protection regulations
• Best practices for data security
• Practical session: Creating a data security plan for a project.

Module 8: Integrating Kobo Toolbox with External Tools

• Integrating Kobo Toolbox with Google Sheets
• Using APIs for data integration
• Integrating with GIS software
• Using Webhooks
• Data automation
• Practical session: Integrating Kobo Toolbox with Google Sheets for real-time data analysis.

Module 9: Collaborative Data Collection

• Managing team data collection
• Setting up shared projects
• Using online collaboration tools
• Real-time data monitoring
• Team communication strategies
• Practical session: Setting up and managing a collaborative data collection project.

Module 10: Advanced Project Management with Kobo

• Large-scale project management
• Developing project timelines and budgets
• Managing project stakeholders
• Reporting and documentation
• Project sustainability
• Practical session: Developing a project management plan for a large-scale data collection project using Kobo Toolbox.

Requirements

• Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
• Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588