Mobile Data Collection Systems (ODK, Kobo)
In the fast-paced world of development and research, data must be digital, accurate, and real-time. This course is a technical deep-dive into the tools that power modern data collection: ODK (Open Data Kit), KoboToolbox, and CommCare.
You will stop being a passive data consumer and become a system architect. We teach you how to code complex survey forms (XLSForm), set up secure local and cloud servers, and manage teams of enumerators in the field. You will learn to build logic flows, skip patterns, and validation constraints that eliminate errors before they happen.
This is the ultimate "employability" course for anyone looking to enter the NGO or research sector, converting you into the technical backbone of any project.
What You Will Learn
- • XLSForm syntax (logic, constraints, calculations).
- • Server deployment and data aggregation.
- • GPS and multimedia data capture.
- • Enumerator training and device management.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Digitizing survey instruments (XLSForm coding) and managing mobile data servers.
Market Gap
Projects lose millions in bad data. Organizations are desperate for specialists who can guarantee data integrity from the source.
Data Analysis & Visualization for Professionals
Data is useless if it cannot be understood. This course bridges the gap between raw numbers and decision-making. It is designed for professionals who are tired of manual Excel drudgery and want to unlock the power of modern analytics.
We start by cementing your foundation in advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query) before graduating to powerful visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau. You will learn how to clean messy datasets, run statistical tests that actually mean something, and create dynamic dashboards.
This course transforms you into a "Data Storyteller," capable of presenting complex findings to stakeholders in a way that drives action and secures funding.
What You Will Learn
- • Data cleaning and transformation (Power Query).
- • Descriptive and inferential statistics.
- • Dashboard design principles.
- • Data storytelling for stakeholders.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Statistical data analysis and creating dynamic, automated dashboards.
Market Gap
Many professionals collect data but few can analyze it. The ability to visualize impact is the key to securing donor funding.
Designing M&E Frameworks & Impact Assessment
A project without a plan is a project designed to fail. This course teaches the architectural skills required to design robust Monitoring and Evaluation systems from scratch. It is not about data entry; it is about high-level strategy.
You will master the Logical Framework (LogFrame), the Theory of Change, and the results chain—tools that define how international development works. We walk you through the lifecycle of a project, teaching you how to design baseline surveys and select the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
This training is essential for anyone who wants to move from implementing projects to designing them, providing the structural knowledge required for senior management roles.
What You Will Learn
- • The Results Chain (Inputs > Activities > Outputs > Outcomes).
- • Developing SMART indicators.
- • Designing baseline and end-line studies.
- • Qualitative vs. Quantitative impact methods.
Career Impact
The Hard Skill
Designing M&E plans, LogFrames, and Theories of Change.
Market Gap
Donors require rigorous M&E frameworks. Organizations often lack internal capacity to design these, relying on expensive consultants.