Fundamentals of Data Analytics for Development

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Join our 2-hour FREE training where you will learn how to collect, clean, visualize and analyze data for social development projects. You will discover the skills, knowledge, and tools you need to effectively work with data in non-profit organizations.

The great thing about this course is that all our case studies and examples are drawn from the field of social impact/humanitarian work – which means you will be able to immediately apply the skills to your line of work.

What will be covered

Introduction

1. What is data analytics?
2. Types of data analytics
3. Data analytics processes
4. The place of data analytics in social development

Developing mobile data collection tools using Kobo Toolbox

1. Introduction to mobile data collection
2. Getting started with KoboToolbox
3. Creating a project and adding questions
4. Deploying the form on mobile devices
5. Data entry and uploading
6. Accessing and downloading the data

Data cleaning using Excel

1. Introduction to data cleaning
2. Data cleaning in Excel

Data analysis and visualization using Excel

1. Data management in Excel using tables
2. Data analysis using pivot tables
3. Data visualization using pivot charts