Training on Mobile Phones Tools for Monitoring and Evaluation
Course Overview
Mobile technologies are transforming Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) by enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and reporting. Using mobile tools improves efficiency, reduces costs, and strengthens evidence-based decision-making for development and humanitarian programs.
This course equips participants with practical skills to integrate mobile phone tools into M&E systems. Participants will learn mobile-based survey design, data collection, quality assurance, real-time monitoring, and system integration, gaining hands-on experience with widely-used mobile platforms.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to leverage mobile technology to streamline data collection, improve data quality, and generate actionable insights that enhance program accountability and performance.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• M&E officers, specialists, and managers
• Program/project managers in NGOs, government, and development agencies
• Researchers and field officers involved in data collection
• ICT professionals supporting M&E functions
• Donor agencies and consultants working in program monitoring
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Streamlined data collection and analysis through digital tools
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Enhanced accuracy and timeliness of M&E reports
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Reduced costs and risks associated with paper-based surveys
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Improved accountability and transparency in program reporting
Individual Impact
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Build practical expertise in mobile data collection applications
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Gain skills in real-time monitoring and reporting
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Learn to design mobile-friendly surveys and dashboards
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Improve career opportunities in M&E, ICT4D, and development programs
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of mobile tools in modern M&E systems.
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Design and deploy mobile-based surveys and questionnaires.
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Use mobile tools to enhance data quality, reliability, and timeliness.
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Integrate mobile platforms with databases and visualization dashboards.
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Apply mobile M&E solutions in various development and humanitarian contexts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Mobile Tools for M&E
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Role of mobile technologies in development and M&E
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Advantages and limitations compared to traditional methods
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Overview of mobile applications (ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare, SurveyCTO, etc.)
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Case Study: Mobile M&E adoption in a public health program
Module 2: Designing Mobile Data Collection Tools
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Principles of effective survey and questionnaire design
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Converting paper-based tools into mobile-friendly forms
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Incorporating skip logic, GPS, images, and multimedia data
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Practical: Building a mobile survey form with KoboToolbox
Module 3: Data Management, Quality, and Integration
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Ensuring data quality: validation checks and error minimization
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Real-time data transmission and cloud storage
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Linking mobile tools with Excel, SPSS, Stata, or dashboards
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Case Study: Real-time data monitoring in humanitarian emergency response
Module 4: Advanced Applications of Mobile M&E
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Mobile tools for participatory monitoring and citizen feedback
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Offline functionality for remote areas
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Data visualization and reporting dashboards
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Practical: Setting up a live monitoring dashboard
Module 5: Practical Implementation and Best Practices
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Planning mobile M&E projects: costs, infrastructure, and training needs
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Data security, privacy, and ethical considerations
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Scaling mobile M&E across large programs
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Case Study: Mobile-based M&E in agricultural value chain monitoring
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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