Training Course on Mobile Data Collection and Data Management using CommCare

Course Overview

This course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to leverage CommCare, a robust mobile data collection platform, for streamlined data collection, management, and analysis. Throughout the training, we will explore key concepts such as project design, form building, deployment strategies, data analysis, and security measures within CommCare.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the benefits and limitations of using CommCare for data collection.
• Design and build basic CommCare applications.
• Collect and manage data using CommCare HQ.
• Export and analyze CommCare data in other software.
• Best practices for using CommCare effectively.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to CommCare and Benefits

• What is CommCare?
• Advantages and disadvantages of using CommCare
• Setting up a CommCare HQ account
• Navigation and basic concepts
• Case studies and best practices

Module 2: Building a Basic Application

• System design and planning
• Building your application in CommCare HQ
• Designing forms using the form builder
• Adding logic and calculations to forms
• Creating follow-up forms

Module 3: Refining Your Application for Case Management

• Managing cases and beneficiaries
• Working with workflows and triggers
• Adding multimedia elements (photos, videos, audio)
• Advanced form logic and calculations

Module 4: Publishing and Installing Your Application 

• Managing mobile workers and web users
• Data validation and accuracy checks
• Data export and analysis in other software (Excel, SPSS, etc.)
• Mapping and visualization of CommCare data
• Advanced topics (API access, custom modules)

Note: This outline provides a general structure for the training. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.