Série de conférences 2019-12-16 12:00 matin 2019-12-27 12:00 matin
Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya
Event Date: 16th to 27th December 2019
Course Fee: KES 150,000 OR USD 2,200
Registration: Register online
Tech For Development-T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in ODK, Tableau, PowerBi and OpenStreetMaps for Integrated Data Collection, Visualization and Mapping to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 16th to 27th December 2019.
Why T4D?
We are an international training, capacity building and tech solutions organization that offers tech solutions, scheduled and tailor made training and capacity building solutions to individuals and development agencies in Africa and around the world.
We provide our training programs with a capacity-building goal, so as to ensure that, our training programs contribute to sustainable change.
Introduction
ODK or Open Data Kit is a set of free and open source tools that are used for field data collection using android mobile phones (Devices) and allows data submission to an online or cloud server. The ODK – Open Data Kit ecosystem includes the following components: ODK Collect, ODK Build, XLSForm, ODK Aggregate and ODK Manage as the major components. Other tools in the ODK ecosystem include ODK Briefcase, ODK Aggregate VM, ODK XLSForm Converter, ODK Validate, GEOODK, ODK Scanner, ODK Printers and the ODK Sensor Framework.
Data collection has always been an integral part of development work. In the past, this task was performed with paper and pen which made it prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs.
Mobile data collection (MDC) tools and technologies such as mobile devices and software such as Open Data Kit (ODK) that allow users to create surveys, collect, manage and upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection.
Open data kit, commonly referred to as ODK is a set of popular free and open source tools that allow us to collect data using mobile devices.
If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage and analyze data using mobile devices, this training course is for you.
This course is suitable for people working in:
Impact Evaluation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Academic Research, Market Research, Field Research, Agriculture, Health, Education, WASH, Handicapped, Human rights, Emergencies/disasters, Advocacy, Education, Environment, Small business development, Community development, Rural development, Women, Youth, Population, Rehabilitation, Culture, Capacity Building, Appropriate technology, Income, generation, Private sector, Refugees/displaced.
Who should attend
This training course is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning how to collect and manage project data using mobile devices and Open Data Kit – ODK tools.
Requirements
Duration
10 Days
Course Objectives
The course will introduce participants to tools and techniques to gather data for project/programme outcomes to stakeholders using innovative Mobile data collection tools such as ODK and other implementations of the ODK technologies.
At the end of the course, you will be able to design a mobile data collection, analysis and reporting platform using ODK.
Topics to be covered
Introduction to the course
Connecting ODK Collect to the Server
Collect Menus, Settings and Security Explained
Using Offline Maps
Advanced Use and Best Practices
ODK Aggregate Installation
Backing Up ODK Aggregate
Data Submissions in Aggregate
Administering ODK Aggregate
ODK Briefcase
ODK Central
Form Buiding
XLS Form
Form Operators and Functions
Logging Enumerator Behaviour
Launching External Apps
Data visualization using Tableau
Integrating ODK Aggregate to Power Bi
OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Methodology
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.
Training venue
The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Tailor- made
We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Mobile: +254 (0) 729166479
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Mobile Number: +254 706909947
Training fee
The course fee is KES 150,000.00 or USD 2,200.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to Tech For Development - T4D account through bank on or before the course starting date.
Send proof of payment to outreach@t4d.co.ke
Cancellation policy
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Contact information
Tel: +254 706909947
Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Website: www.t4d.co.ke
Kind regards.
Kelvin K. Mwangi
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development.
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