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KoBoToolbox for Digital Data Collection

Build XLSForm questionnaires, deploy them to enumerators and manage incoming data in KoBoToolbox.

3 modules · 7 lessons · about 4 hours of guided content

About this course

KoBoToolbox is widely used by NGOs, researchers and public institutions. Learn to design XLSForms with skip logic and validation, deploy to mobile devices, and export clean data for analysis.

What you'll achieve

Build a complete XLSForm with relevant, constraint and calculation columns
Use groups, repeats and cascading selects
Deploy forms and manage enumerator devices
Monitor submissions and export analysis-ready data

What you'll deliver

Household survey form
Certificate of completion

Prerequisites

• Basic Excel

Curriculum

Module 1
XLSForm essentialsSurvey, choices and settings sheets. · 3 lessons · quiz
- Question types and the survey sheetText, integer, select_one and more.30 min
- Skip logic with relevantAsk only the right questions.Free sample30 min
- Constraints and validationStop errors at the source.30 min
- Quiz: XLSForm check · 2 questions · pass mark 70%
Module 2
Advanced formsReal survey structures. · 2 lessons
- Groups and repeatsHousehold rosters.35 min
- Calculations and cascading selectsProvince → district → sector lists.35 min
Module 3
Deployment and data managementFrom field to dataset. · 2 lessons · assignment
- Deploying and testing formsPilots that catch problems.25 min
- Monitoring and exporting dataDaily checks and exports.25 min
- Assignment: Household survey form

Certificate requirements

• Complete every lesson
• Score at least 70% on every module quiz
• Hold an active enrollment

Certificates confirm completion of BDIM training. They are not an academic qualification or professional accreditation.

Request a quote

Tell us whether you are an individual learner, a group or an organization, and your preferred format. Pricing is negotiable.

Curriculum

Module 1

XLSForm essentialsSurvey, choices and settings sheets. · 3 lessons · quiz

Question types and the survey sheetText, integer, select_one and more.30 min
Skip logic with relevantAsk only the right questions.Free sample30 min
Constraints and validationStop errors at the source.30 min
Quiz: XLSForm check · 2 questions · pass mark 70%

Module 2

Advanced formsReal survey structures. · 2 lessons

Groups and repeatsHousehold rosters.35 min
Calculations and cascading selectsProvince → district → sector lists.35 min

Module 3

Deployment and data managementFrom field to dataset. · 2 lessons · assignment

Deploying and testing formsPilots that catch problems.25 min
Monitoring and exporting dataDaily checks and exports.25 min
Assignment: Household survey form

Request a quote

Tell us whether you are an individual learner, a group or an organization, and your preferred format. Pricing is negotiable.