Training on Mobile Data Collection and Data Management using SurveyCTO

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

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

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

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.

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