About the Course
Data is the backbone of informed decision-making, but gathering it shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. Enter EpiCollect, a versatile mobile app designed for field data collection and centralized management. From NGOs running impact assessments to corporate teams conducting market research, this course will help you leverage EpiCollect to eliminate inefficiencies and unlock the full potential of your data.
In this training, you’ll learn how to set up customizable forms, capture data from anywhere using mobile devices, and sync it effortlessly to the cloud. We’ll cover practical use cases, from baseline surveys to project evaluations, ensuring the skills you gain translate directly into impact. Whether you’re in a remote village or a bustling city, EpiCollect makes data collection efficient, reliable, and accessible.
Target Audience
This course is tailored for professionals across industries who need efficient data collection solutions:
- Field researchers collecting data in remote or dynamic environments
- NGO staff conducting impact assessments or community surveys
- Public health professionals tracking disease outbreaks or health indicators
- Corporate market research teams gathering consumer insights
- Project managers monitoring progress in real-time
- Environmental scientists collecting field data on biodiversity or pollution
- Educators and academic researchers conducting field studies
- Government officials tracking development projects or public initiatives
- IT professionals supporting teams with mobile data solutions
- Anyone seeking to streamline data collection and drive actionable decisions
Course Objectives
This course aims to equip you with the skills and confidence to master mobile data collection. By the end, you will:
- Understand the key features and capabilities of EpiCollect
- Design and deploy fully customizable data collection forms
- Use mobile devices to collect, edit, and manage data in real time
- Sync data securely to the cloud and ensure team-wide accessibility
- Analyze data effectively using built-in tools and export options
- Apply EpiCollect in diverse real-world scenarios, from health to research
- Troubleshoot common challenges and optimize your workflows
- Develop strategies for integrating EpiCollect into organizational processes
Local Application and Business Return
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
How participants apply this
Expected ROI
Training Methodology
This course combines hands-on practice with expert-led instruction to ensure an engaging and effective learning experience. Participants will benefit from:
- Step-by-step tutorials on setting up and using EpiCollect
- Interactive exercises for real-world application of skills
- Live demonstrations of key features and workflows
- Case studies showcasing diverse uses of mobile data collection
- Guided problem-solving sessions for troubleshooting challenges
- Peer collaboration to share insights and best practices
- Practical assignments to reinforce and apply learning
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Mobile Data Collection using the EpiCollect Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Skills Relevance
- Master mobile data collection tools and techniques essential in today's data-driven environments.
- Learn to deploy EpiCollect in diverse contexts, enhancing your field data gathering efficiency.
- Acquire hands-on expertise in real-time data analysis to drive decision-making processes.
Expert Delivery
- Training delivered by seasoned professionals with over 10 years in mobile data collection.
- Gain insights from experts who've implemented EpiCollect in global health and ecology projects.
- Benefit from personalized feedback, ensuring mastery in mobile data collection applications.
Career Advancement
- Elevate your resume with advanced data collection skills sought after in many industries.
- Unlock new career opportunities in data analysis, project management, and field research.
- Become indispensable by mastering cutting-edge tools that increase operational efficiencies.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Australia teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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Epicollect5 Oxford University Big Data InstituteUsed for mobile and web-based field data collection with form building, real-time capture, and centralized management.
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ODK Collect Open Data KitCommonly used for offline-capable mobile surveys and field forms where teams need robust data capture in low-connectivity settings.
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KoboToolbox KoboToolboxUsed for rapid survey design and humanitarian or research data collection when teams need a browser-based form builder and mobile capture.
