Training on Mobile Phones Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation
Master mobile-based M&E with tools like ODK and KoboToolbox. Improve data quality, real-time reporting, and decision-making.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course equips participants with practical skills to use mobile phone technologies for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). It covers mobile-based data collection tools, survey design, data quality assurance, real-time monitoring, and integration of mobile tools with M&E systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience using popular platforms to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making in development and humanitarian programs.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers, specialists, and managers
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Program/project managers in NGOs, government, and development agencies
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Researchers and field officers involved in data collection
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ICT professionals supporting M&E functions
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Donor agencies and consultants working in program monitoring
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of mobile tools in modern M&E systems.
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Design and deploy mobile-based surveys and questionnaires.
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Use mobile tools to enhance data quality, reliability, and timeliness.
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Integrate mobile platforms with databases and visualization dashboards.
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Apply mobile M&E solutions in various development and humanitarian contexts.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Tools for M&E
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Role of mobile technologies in development and M&E
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Advantages and limitations compared to traditional methods
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Overview of mobile applications (ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare, SurveyCTO, etc.)
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Case Study: Mobile M&E adoption in a public health program
Module 2: Designing Mobile Data Collection Tools
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Principles of effective survey and questionnaire design
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Converting paper-based tools into mobile-friendly forms
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Incorporating skip logic, GPS, images, and multimedia data
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Practical: Building a mobile survey form with KoboToolbox
Module 3: Data Management, Quality, and Integration
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Ensuring data quality: validation checks and error minimization
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Real-time data transmission and cloud storage
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Linking mobile tools with Excel, SPSS, Stata, or dashboards
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Case Study: Real-time data monitoring in humanitarian emergency response
Module 4: Advanced Applications of Mobile M&E
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Mobile tools for participatory monitoring and citizen feedback
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Offline functionality for remote areas
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Data visualization and reporting dashboards
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Practical: Setting up a live monitoring dashboard
Module 5: Practical Implementation and Best Practices
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Planning mobile M&E projects: costs, infrastructure, and training needs
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Data security, privacy, and ethical considerations
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Scaling mobile M&E across large programs
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Case Study: Mobile-based M&E in agricultural value chain monitoring
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Streamlined data collection and analysis through digital tools
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Enhanced accuracy and timeliness of M&E reports
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Reduced costs and risks associated with paper-based surveys
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Improved accountability and transparency in program reporting
Individual Impact
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Build practical expertise in mobile data collection applications
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Gain skills in real-time monitoring and reporting
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Learn to design mobile-friendly surveys and dashboards
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Improve career opportunities in M&E, ICT4D, and development programs
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.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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