Mastering Kobotoolbox
 

Design & Build Digital Data Collection Tools (Beginner to Expert)
What you'll learn
Build smart digital forms using KoBoToolbox with Skip Logic, Validation Rules, Calculated Fields, and Multilingual Support
Connect your forms to a server and collect data via mobile devices seamlessly
Manage your collected data: view, edit, approve, download, and visualize insights using KoBoToolbox tools
Add and manage multiple user accounts and data collector IDs efficiently
Monitor real-time data collection for better project tracking and field management
Design forms with complex question types including repeats, cascading selects, and multi-select logic
Export data to Excel, SPSS, Stata for advanced analysis
Learn best practices for designing ethical and respondent-friendly surveys
Requirements
No prior experience with KoboToolbox is required - this course starts from the basics and builds up to advanced features
Basic computer literacy (e.g., using a web browser, ms excel, apps, etc)
Access to a computer/laptop and a smartphone or tablet for testing mobile data collection
A stable internet connection for accessing KoBoToolbox and submitting forms (offline methods also covered)
Curiosity, patience, and a desire to learn practical digital data collection skills
Description
Unlock the full potential of digital data collection with our Master KoboToolbox Training Course! Whether you're just starting out or aiming to sharpen your skills, this course provides clear, step-by-step guidance to design, build, and deploy intelligent digital forms using KoBoToolbox's powerful features.You'll learn how professionals create dynamic surveys incorporating skip logic, validation rules, calculated fields, and multilingual support to ensure accurate and user-friendly data collection. Gain practical experience collecting data via mobile devices, managing and cleaning datasets, and generating insightful reports and visualizations-all within the KoBoToolbox platform.This course is ideal for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) professionals, researchers, NGO staff, and anyone involved in field data collection. It will empower you to streamline your workflows, enhance data quality, and accelerate decision-making processes.By course completion, you'll master every step-from form design and deployment to data management and analysis-transforming complex data challenges into efficient, easy-to-manage projects. Whether for humanitarian work, development projects, or research, this training equips you with the essential skills to leverage digital data collection confidently and effectively.Why You Should Take This CourseMaster a leading digital data collection tool: KoBoToolbox is widely used by NGOs, researchers, and development professionals worldwide. Gain expertise that's highly valued in the field.Hands-on practical skills: Learn by doing-from designing smart forms to managing real data-so you can immediately apply your knowledge.Boost data quality and efficiency: Use powerful features like skip logic and validation to reduce errors and streamline your data collection process.Save time and resources: Move away from paper surveys and spreadsheets to efficient, mobile-friendly digital data collection.Career advancement: Adding KoboToolbox skills enhances your CV and opens doors in monitoring & evaluation, research, and project management roles.Flexible learning: Suitable for beginners and advanced users alike, with step-by-step guidance to grow your skills confidently.Stay ahead in a data-driven world: Digital data collection is the future-equip yourself with the tools to lead your projects and organizations.
Who this course is for
Professionals working in field data collection, monitoring & evaluation, or project management
Development practitioners and NGOs aiming to improve field data gathering
Students or early-career professionals looking to build practical skills in digital form creation and mobile data collection
Beginners who have a basic understanding of survey design and want a hands-on introduction to KoboToolbox
Anyone responsible for designing surveys, collecting, or managing data
Those involved in development projects, public health, agriculture, education, or humanitarian work
Organizations or teams seeking to streamline digital data collection using a free and powerful platform
Individuals transitioning from paper forms or Excel to a mobile-based digital solution
Curious learners looking to master KoBoToolbox from beginner to expert level