Open Data-Kit (ODK) Course Overview

The Open Data Kit (ODK) course is designed to provide comprehensive training on the open-source suite of tools that allows data collection using Android mobile devices and data submission to an online server, even without an internet connection at the time of data collection. The course covers various aspects of ODK, from introductory concepts to Advanced form design and Data analysis.

Module 1 introduces learners to ODK, detailing what it is, its benefits, and features. Module 2 focuses on setting up ODK Collect on Android devices and creating basic forms using XLSForm. Module 3 delves into Advanced form design, including Branching logic, Constraints, and Validations, as well as setting up an ODK Aggregate server. Module 4 guides through the data collection process with ODK Collect, while Module 5 equips learners with skills for managing, analyzing, and visualizing collected data.

By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in using the Open Data Kit ODK suite for efficient data collection and analysis, equipping them with practical skills highly sought after in various sectors that rely on field data.