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Training on Mobile Data Collection and Data Management using SurveyCTO

Master digital data collection and management using SurveyCTO for efficient, real-time field data workflows.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This 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

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • M&E officers, data managers, and researchers

  • Project and program managers handling field data

  • Statisticians and development practitioners

  • ICT professionals supporting digital data systems

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Design digital data collection forms using SurveyCTO.

  • Manage mobile devices and users for secure data collection.

  • Validate, clean, and export data for analysis.

  • Integrate SurveyCTO with analytical tools like Excel and Power BI.

  • Apply digital best practices for M&E and research workflows.

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Data Collection Systems

  • Overview of digital data collection and SurveyCTO ecosystem

  • Advantages over traditional paper-based systems

  • Understanding project setup, data flow, and user roles

  • Case Study: Transitioning from paper to mobile-based surveys

Module 2: Designing Digital Questionnaires and Forms

  • Creating forms using SurveyCTO’s form designer and XLSForm

  • Managing question logic, skip patterns, and validations

  • Testing and deploying forms to mobile devices

  • Case Study: Designing a household survey tool

Module 3: Field Data Collection and Device Management

  • Setting up and managing SurveyCTO Collect on mobile devices

  • Synchronization, data encryption, and security protocols

  • Offline data collection and troubleshooting field challenges

  • Case Study: Implementing a field survey in remote areas

Module 4: Data Management, Quality Control, and Validation

  • Reviewing, cleaning, and validating incoming data

  • Monitoring data quality through dashboards and reports

  • Real-time supervision and feedback mechanisms

  • Case Study: Data validation for an M&E program

Module 5: Data Analysis and Integration with External Tools

  • Exporting data to Excel, Stata, R, and Power BI

  • Visualizing results and building reports

  • Integrating SurveyCTO with cloud-based platforms

  • Case Study: Creating automated dashboards for survey results

Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Enhanced accuracy and speed of data collection

  • Reduced operational costs through digital field systems

  • Real-time visibility and control over project data

  • Improved decision-making through reliable, structured data

Individual Impact

  • Practical experience in building and managing mobile surveys

  • Improved data management and analysis capabilities

  • Ability to troubleshoot field data collection challenges

  • Increased efficiency and confidence in digital M&E processes

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

No, the course starts from the basics and builds up to advanced topics.

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