Mobile Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox
Mobile Data Collection Using Kobo Toolbox
Overview
Kobo Toolbox is a free, open-source platform designed for mobile data collection. It allows surveys to be created online, deployed via mobile devices (smartphones, tablets), and managed through a central database. With its user-friendly interface, Kobo Toolbox makes it possible to collect reliable data even in challenging environments, replacing traditional paper-based surveys with efficient digital workflows.
This training equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, implement, and manage mobile data collection systems using Kobo Toolbox.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Create survey forms using Kobo Form Builder or XLSForms.
- Configure Kobo Toolbox and Kobo Collect for field data collection.
- Upload, manage, and administer forms on the Kobo Toolbox server.
- Collect data in the field using mobile devices.
- Export, analyze, and visualize data in various formats.
- Integrate Kobo Toolbox with external applications such as Google Sheets and QGIS.
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Course Outline
- Introduction to Mobile Data Collection
- Principles and advantages of mobile-based surveys
- Overview of data aggregation, storage, and dissemination
- Kobo Toolbox Overview
- Components: Form Builder, Kobo Collect, Kobo Server
- Installation and configuration of Kobo Collect
- Security and best practices
- Form Design and Development
- Designing forms online with Form Builder
- Creating advanced forms with XLSForms (logic, validation, constraints)
- Uploading forms to Kobo Server
- Data Collection in the Field
- Managing forms on mobile devices
- Collecting quantitative and qualitative data
- Submitting responses to Kobo Server
- Data Management and Analysis
- Exporting data in CSV and other formats
- Integration with Google Sheets and statistical tools
- Visualizing GPS and spatial data with QGIS
- Best Practices and Advanced Use
- Troubleshooting common issues
- Ensuring data quality and security
- Case studies and applied exercises
Training Approach
This program follows a practical, learner-centered methodology that combines:
- Expert-led sessions
- Hands-on exercises with real data
- Case studies and group projects
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Access to training manuals and additional resources
“I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.”
Certification
Participants who complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Daira Sabz Consulting and Engineering Group.
Key Information
- Format: In-person, online, or hybrid
- Duration: 2 full days (typical schedule: 09:00 – 15:00)
- Target Audience: Researchers, project staff, NGO professionals, development practitioners, and managers involved in data collection and monitoring
- Languages: English (with local language support available)
Why This Course?
- Delivered by experienced trainers with field expertise in mobile data systems
- Balanced focus on practical applications and global best practices
- Tools and templates provided for immediate application in real projects
- Suitable for both beginners and professionals upgrading their skills
Registration & Contact
Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
📧 Email: info@dairasabz.com
🌐 Website: www.dairasabz.com