Introduction

Key points

  • The purpose of this course is to teach students how to develop real-time monitoring and evaluation dashboards using KoboToolbox and Power BI.
  • Traditional methods of data collection and analysis are time-consuming and less efficient, making real-time progress tracking difficult.
  • KoboToolbox is a powerful platform for developing mobile data collection solutions, allowing data to be collected using mobile devices in the field and uploaded to a server for real-time access and analysis.
  • Power BI is a software used to create dashboards, which are visual representations of project progress using charts, graphs, and tables.
  • By combining KoboToolbox and Power BI, data professionals can create real-time interactive dashboards for tracking project progress and sharing with stakeholders.
  • The course is structured in several topics that build on each other, teaching students the step-by-step process of creating a dashboard.
  • The course covers developing and deploying forms in KoboToolbox, connecting KoboToolbox with Power BI, transforming and cleaning data, and building and sharing dashboards in Power BI.
  • The course is suitable for beginners in KoboToolbox or Power BI and is designed to provide students with a competitive edge in their careers.
  • To get the most out of the course, students should go through the lessons and topics step by step, take quizzes, complete assignments, participate in discussions, and work on the final project.

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