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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips participants with practical skills to use mobile phone technologies for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). It covers mobile-based data collection tools, survey design, data quality assurance, real-time monitoring, and integration of mobile tools with M&E systems. Participants will gain hands-on experience using popular platforms to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making in development and humanitarian programs.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers, specialists, and managers
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Program/project managers in NGOs, government, and development agencies
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Researchers and field officers involved in data collection
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ICT professionals supporting M&E functions
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Donor agencies and consultants working in program monitoring
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Streamlined data collection and analysis through digital tools
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Enhanced accuracy and timeliness of M&E reports
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Reduced costs and risks associated with paper-based surveys
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Improved accountability and transparency in program reporting
Individual Impact
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Build practical expertise in mobile data collection applications
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Gain skills in real-time monitoring and reporting
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Learn to design mobile-friendly surveys and dashboards
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Improve career opportunities in M&E, ICT4D, and development programs
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of mobile tools in modern M&E systems.
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Design and deploy mobile-based surveys and questionnaires.
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Use mobile tools to enhance data quality, reliability, and timeliness.
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Integrate mobile platforms with databases and visualization dashboards.
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Apply mobile M&E solutions in various development and humanitarian contexts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Tools for M&E
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Role of mobile technologies in development and M&E
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Advantages and limitations compared to traditional methods
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Overview of mobile applications (ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare, SurveyCTO, etc.)
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Case Study: Mobile M&E adoption in a public health program
Module 2: Designing Mobile Data Collection Tools
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Principles of effective survey and questionnaire design
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Converting paper-based tools into mobile-friendly forms
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Incorporating skip logic, GPS, images, and multimedia data
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Practical: Building a mobile survey form with KoboToolbox
Module 3: Data Management, Quality, and Integration
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Ensuring data quality: validation checks and error minimization
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Real-time data transmission and cloud storage
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Linking mobile tools with Excel, SPSS, Stata, or dashboards
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Case Study: Real-time data monitoring in humanitarian emergency response
Module 4: Advanced Applications of Mobile M&E
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Mobile tools for participatory monitoring and citizen feedback
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Offline functionality for remote areas
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Data visualization and reporting dashboards
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Practical: Setting up a live monitoring dashboard
Module 5: Practical Implementation and Best Practices
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Planning mobile M&E projects: costs, infrastructure, and training needs
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Data security, privacy, and ethical considerations
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Scaling mobile M&E across large programs
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Case Study: Mobile-based M&E in agricultural value chain monitoring
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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