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Training Course in Mobile Data Collection using MagPi

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Mobile Data Collection using MagPi

Magpi is a set of tools that are used for field data collection using android mobile phones (Devices) and allows data submission to an online or cloud server. These tools include Magpi Form Builder, Magpi web-based server system, Magpi SMS for sms data collection, Magpi IVR (Interactive Voice Response) for deploying forms as interactive voice phone calls and Magpi Plus, a mobile app for field data collection using smartphones.

Magpi’s major advancement on mobile data collection is its ability to collect data using any phone device – not only Smartphones. This is made possible by the Magpi SMS data collection that supports all types of phone devices.

Other commonly used mobile data collection tools include ODK ecosystem, KoboToolbox, CSPro for android (CS Entry), Ona, fulcrum, mobenzi, visitbasis, dimagi, zapier amongst many others.

This training course will teach learners how to author surveys, field mobile data collection applications, and submit data to Magpi’s online server. Other mobile data collection tools will also be mentioned within the course.

If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage, visualize and analyze project field data using mobile phones and devices, this training course is for you.

Introduction

Data collection has always been an integral part of development work. In the past, these tasks were performed with paper and pen, which made them prone to error, difficult to conduct on a large scale, and high in transaction costs.

ICT tools such as mobile devices and software that allows users to create surveys, collect, manage and upload data to storage facilities in real-time, have reduced the conventional challenges associated with remote data collection.

If you have always wanted to learn how to collect, manage and analyze project data using mobile devices, this training course is for you. This training course also comes with an additional GIS module to help participants put the skills acquired into perspective. The GIS module will help participants work with spatial data.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for people who want to learn how to:

Apply best practices in mobile data collection setup and administration
Setup a Magpi account
Author/Digitize surveys using Magpi
Setup, manage and administer a mobile data collection system using Magpi
Collect data on Mobile devices using Magpi Plus
Collect data using SMS service
Collect data using IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
Use Magpi messaging tool
Manage external enumerators
Collect Geo data and generate mapped data
Manage, visualize and analyze data on the Magpi platform
Learn about other similar mobile data collection tools and technologies

Requirements

This training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English and have an understanding of basic ICT concepts.

Duration

5 Days

Course objectives

The course will teach leaners how to implement a mobile data collection using Magpi.

At the end of the course, learners will be able to setup, implement, manage and administer a mobile data collection application using the Magpi platform and generate maps using the collected data. Additionally, learners will be exposed to other available mobile data collection platforms.

Course content

Module I

Introduction to the course

ICT refresher
Introduction to mobile data collection systems architecture.
Introduction to common mobile based data collection tools, techniques and platform.
Benefits of mobile data collection.
Challenges of Mobile Based Data Collection.
Best Practices.

Module II

Survey Authoring/Digitization

Creating a Magpi account and account validation
Creating a new survey form
Question (data) types in Magpi
Adding questions to your form
Multiple choice questions
Cascading(filtered) multiple choice questions
Adding skip logic
Making a question required
Mapping and Geodata in Magpi
Exporting form description
Previewing form
Copying a form
Inserting one form into another
Upload and message credits
Messaging with Magpi

Hand-on Exercise

Module III

Magpi plus app configuration and usage

Installing the mobile app (smart-phones)
Retrieving forms from the magpi platform
Filling and submitting the forms
Sharing forms
- via email(for users of the mobile and web app)
- via sms
Viewing the collected data

Hands-on Exercise

Module IV

SMS Data Collection using Magpi (any mobile device) – Paid service

Intro to SMS data collection
Creating an interactive SMS form
Deploying the interactive SMS form
Creating an structured SMS form
Deploying the structured SMS form
Troubleshooting/Debugging SMS issues
Interactive SMS (iSMS) local gateway setup – Ushahidi’s SMS sync app
Structured SMS local gateway setup

IVR Data collection using Magpi – Paid service

Intro to Interactive Voice Recognition
Creating an IVR form
Deploying the IVR form

Hand-on Exercise

Module V

Reports and analysis

Report capabilities by user subscription level
Magpi report elements
Creating/Viewing the standard report
Data filtering on your report
Embedding Google Sheet Graph and other external items into Magpi Reports using iframes
Adding maps to Magpi report

Integrating Magpi with other systems

Magpi inbound API
Magpi outbound API
Using Magpi with Zapier
Magpi-to-DHIS2 integration using OpenFn

Hand-on Exercise

Also Read: Training Course in Data Visualization Using Tableau

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

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

Training venue

The training is residential and will be held at T4D Training Centre in Westlands Nairobi, Kenya. The course fees cover the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Tailor- made

We can also tailor-make our courses for you. This way, you/your organization will benefit by:

Using own tools during the training
Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on
Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice
Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation

For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +254 706909947

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

Email: [email protected]

Mobile Number: +254 706909947

Training fee

The course fee is KES 75,000.00 or USD 1,100.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.