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MOBILE DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT USING EPICOLLECT

MOBILE DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT USING EPICOLLECT

INTRODUCTION

Due to the new advancements in information technology, new exciting avenues have been opened on how research is conducted with huge implications to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). One of these advances is the use of Mobile Data Collection (MDC). It opens a door to paperless data collection whereby data is input into a device which is then capable of exporting directly into a centralized database for processing and analysis.

EpiCollect is a suite of tools that allows data collection using Android mobile devices and data submission to an online server. This training will equip the participants with skills to author, field and manage mobile data collection platform using EpiCollect.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is aimed at organizational staffs who are conducting field data collection activities.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this training the participants will learn to:

  • Create a Project website at EpiCollect.net
  • Use EpiCollect form builder to design a Form
  • Load the Project into the EpiCollect app on your phone
  • Collect multiple sets of geotagged data
  • Synchronise data from your phone with your project website
  • View data using Google Maps and Google Earth at your Project Website

 

SUMMARY OF COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Mobile based Data Collection

  • Overview of MDC
  • Benefits and challenges of MDC
  • Different MDC platforms and technologies
  • GPS concepts
  • Data types
  1. Introduction to EpiCollect
  • Components of EpiCollect 5
  • EpiCollect vs other MDC technologies
  • EpiCollect Case studies
  1. EpiCollect web application
  • Creating a project
  • Adding and editing entries
  • Managing users
  • Mapping data
  • Downloading data
  • Import and Export projects
  1. EpiCollect Form Builder
  • Introduction to form builder
  • Input types
  • Form design
  • Linking forms
  • Form logics
  • Import and export forms
  • Import and export possible answers
  1. EpiCollect mobile app
  • Installation of EpiCollect app on android and iphone
  • Adding a project
  • Adding an entry
  • Editing entries
  • Saving and uploading entries
  • Downloading entries
  • Sharing images
  1. Integration with other data platforms
  • Exporting EpiCollect data to Google map
  • Importing into QGIS
  • Mapping project Photos
  • Preparing GIS project maps

 REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in the use of computer.

TRAINING APPROACH

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities and theory.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants in soft copy.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate of completion.

DURATION

3 Days

TAILOR-MADE COURSE

We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more

TRAINING FEE

N65, 000.00

TAILOR- MADE

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request to a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it delivered in our training centre or at a convenient location.

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