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Created your own KoboToolbox account on the correct server.
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Installed the Collect app on your Android device.
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Built your first KoboToolbox questionnaire using the most common question types (select one, select many, GPS point, date, text, number & image) .
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Collected data through your KoboToolbox form using both the Collect app and the browser webform.
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Reviewed the dataset and images collected using your form and downloaded it for further analysis.
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Shared a KoboToolbox form with a team member to have them collect data for you.
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Develop a plan for implementation.
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Be confident in how KoboToolbox works
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Improved your basic form with 4 more specialised techniques of 'mand
Getting Started in KoboToolbox
For brand new users of KoboToolbox who are starting their journey to learn how to create digital forms and questionnaires!
Mobile Data Collection
Good data collection is crucial for NGOs, both local and international. You need trustworthy data to achieve accountability, access funding, and run your activities.
- BUT data collection skills are often new skills for local field teams.
- And good data coaching & training from experienced humanitarian users often isn't available for remote field teams.
Who Is This Programme For?
This course is for users new to KoboToolbox.
More specifically, students who take this course might fall into these categories:
Good data collection begins by investing in local data-skills!
Maybe you're a...
New M&E or Project Staff
who's just joined a team that uses KoboToolbox and needs to get up to speed fast!
Enroll as soon as you can - it will only take a couple hours to go from start to finish!
Localisation Champion
looking for a capacity building programme that methodically teaches local staff how to do better data collection.
Please enroll all your partner teams as a group!
Programme Leader
who's transitioning your team members to use KoboToolbox.
Please take the course yourself to learn the basics of what KoboToolbox is and can do, and then enroll your team!
M&E Advisor or IM Lead
who's frustrated by the poor quality of data you're receiving.
Please enroll your M&E field teams to start the process of standardising your training approach!
You're in exactly the right place.
Get Started in KoboToolbox and take the first steps towards giving yourself and your local team the tools and knowledge to start building high-quality mobile data collection forms.
By the end of this course,
you will have...
you will have...
What do former students say?
"Must-have session..."
~Ye Min
"I have applied new KoBo techniques in the work. I did not know and did not use cascade selection before joining KoBo coaching session. Now I can use this method for our endline survey. Other techniques also very useful and will apply it in my work. This session is a must have for anyone who wants to really improve their KoBo skill."
"Enthusiastic and educational"
~Grant
"It was enthusiastic and educative. I learned a lot during this coaching. Now I can import data from Kobo to Excel and use numbers easily. Also I am create cascade question easily thanks to this coaching. I will tell [my colleagues] that there are still a lot of tricks that we do not know even though we use Kobo from long time."
"I can't express my gratitude..."
~Anthony
"I can't express my gratitude to you how I have benefitted through your online videos. I'm now one of key persons at our Campus in Electronic Survey, Design and Implementation. Only that they don't know that all I have is as a result of many people including you. Thank you."
"Janna got me started in mobile data collection..."
~Mustapha
"Please let Janna and her cute baby know I appreciate their work. Their video tutorials got me started with mobile data collection."
Plus You'll be backed by a Risk-Free 30-Day Guarantee
Look, you work in the social sector and so do I. So let me be upfront with you.
Data collection is crucial. It's the foundational skill for good data analysis and decision-making. It's crucial for running good programmes. It's crucial for making an impact. It's crucial for keeping your existing funding and securing new funding.
But the capacity to actually use the software well is almost more important than the software itself. Getting Started in KoboToolbox is created specifically for addressing this capacity gap, especially for remote and local teams. Your investment into the data-literacy and data-capacity of your global teams and partners is a good one.
But I want to make double-sure you know it’s a good investment. If you (or one of your team) starts the course, does the first two modules, and still don't think the course is right for you, then just email me, show me you've put in the work, and we'll refund your investment.
*Photo Credit: Image by Carina Chen from Pixabay
I personally cannot wait to support you and your team members and partners in advancing your KoboToolbox skills...
Being introduced to "ODK" (what KoboToolbox is built on) many years ago literally changed my life.
I've experienced first hand what it feels like to be scrambling without enough data, and how "icky" it felt to report numbers and impact that weren't reflective of reality.
On the other hand, I've also experienced the flip side, where we had so much GOOD (and TIMELY) data, that our existing programmes were super-responsive to those we served, and donors wanted to expand their partnerships with us.
But it takes time, effort, and investment into your people to make "good data" happen. I would love it if you and your partners would join me in Getting Started in KoboToolbox.
ALL my best,
Janna
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much time do I need to take the course?
There are 6 modules containing a series of step by step videos. These can be undertaken in your own time, at your own pace. The videos last *** hours.
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What is required for certification?
I'm so excited to get students certified! If a student would like a certificate at the end of the course, then there are three basic requirements:
1) You achieve a 70% passing grade on each module quiz
2) You submit the assignment for each module and receive a passing grade (but don't worry - I'll help you get there!!)
3) You participate at least once in the discussion sections in each module, either leaving your own thoughts/comments/questions or helping someone else out.
There are two deadlines in the course (because I've talked to so many students who keep telling me that deadlines help them actually ACHIEVE and get things done):
1) 16th June 2024 - all tests and assignments for Modules 1, 2, and 3 are due
2) 14th July 2024 - all tests and assignments for Modules 4, 5, and 6 are due
Let's be honest, life happens. So if you're going to run into problems with the deadlines, then email me for help. -
Do I need good internet access to the course?
Yes. The course is video-based and runs on the Thinkific Platform online, so access to internet is necessary for accessing the course materials.
If you have some staff that do not have good access to internet, there are alternative ways of delivering the course material, which can be arranged. -
What language is the course in?
The course is taught in English, however has been designed with the knowledge that almost all learners may speak English as a second language.
Written materials, captions, and video-based step-by-step tutorials are used to explain all concepts.
If you have capacity-building needs in another language, please get in touch directly at [email protected]
Multi-lingual training resources are in the plan for the future. -
What if I can't afford the course?
Depending on the size of your organisation and the availability of funding for professional development, you might not be able to afford the course.
If you work for a local or national organisation, with less than $100,000 annual turnover, you may be eligible for subsidized access, so please email [email protected]
Otherwise, if you cannot afford the full fee, please email [email protected] to explain your circumstances and a subsidy may be possible, depending on your international funding partnerships.
If you work for a larger company or international NGO or donor, and would like to subsidize access for staff of small/local organisations, social enterprises, governments, or students who have self-selected that they want and need this course, please do get in touch directly at [email protected] -
Can I pay for someone else to take this course?
Yes! In the spirit of the social sector, by all means, please enable smaller and local organisations to access this course by either subsidizing their fee or paying the full amount on their behalf. Please contact [email protected] for help in arranging this.
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How can I pay for the course?
If you use the payment method through this website, it allows you to pay by credit card or PayPal.
Most organisations prefer to receive an invoice and pay by bank transfer. If this is your preferred method of payment, please contact directly [email protected].
If you are a team based in a field location, and a headquarters office will pay for your access, please email [email protected] and cc the relevant contact who will arrange payment by bank transfer. -
If I pay for 6-pack or 25-pack access, how will those 6 or 25 people gain access to the course?
If you want to sign up multiple participants, we have discounts for groups of 6 or more and 25 or more. Please email [email protected].
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Can I pay by invoice?
Yes you can! If you'd like to receive an invoice for your purchase and pay by bank transfer please email [email protected].