Is this training for me?

This training is ideal for you if you are looking for a way to simplify the information management or the monitoring and evaluation efforts of your team using a simple and user-friendly online M&E software. Also, this training will be very beneficial for you if you would like to learn how to move from simply doing data collection for your organisation to creating the actual systems for collecting this information.

Information management officers, IM coordinators and IM consultants, M&E or MEAL officers and consultants, project or programme managers who need to get hands-on experience on using the tool or want to introduce a new tool to their organization to improve their processes, you are all welcome to join us in this training.

In order to be able to provide personalized support to every participant there are limited seats so make sure you book your seat quickly. Every participant will receive an extension of 2 months on their trial subscription on ActivityInfo so as to have sufficient time to apply all things learnt.

Please be aware that the ticket is not refundable and does not include transport, accommodation or other costs made by the participant.

Please note that this is a training given by the ActivityInfo Training Coordinator, it is not an internal training of an organization; we won’t be covering the specifics of reporting to an individual cluster or donor.

What do people say for the on-site trainings?

“This course saved me a lot of time, as by 'just' following the webinars and reading the manual, I am sure it would have taken me longer to understand how things work and what is possible with ActivityInfo.”

Wim Piels, Consultant and Trainer, Nedworc Foundation, attended The Hague Training, in June 2019.

What is this training about?

We have designed the training days in such a way that complete beginners will be able to easily follow every step in mastering the software. Each day includes hands-on exercises where you will practice what you have learnt. There will be one-on-one support from our team to every participant.

Learning Outcomes

DAY 1

• Introduction to M&E common issues and best practices.
• From LogFrame to Information System
• Creating Databases in ActivityInfo.
• Creating Interactive Forms for data collection.
• Creating Forms for repetitive data collection.
• Managing who does what with the data and the databases.
• Adjusting and importing your older Questionnaires to ActivityInfo.

DAY 2

• Collecting data using ActivityInfo.
• Working online and offline with ActivityInfo.
• Importing data to Forms and Subforms for repetitive data collection.
• Using Filters on data.
• Exporting your data.

DAY 3

• Creating Pivot Tables & Bar Charts out of the data collected.
• Using Formulas to get advanced results for your Pivot Table.
• Using Filters on your Pivot Table.

About ActivityInfo

ActivityInfo is a Monitoring and Evaluation tool used for field data collection, data analysis and reporting. Since 2009, ActivityInfo facilitates team and partners coordination for hundreds of organizations worldwide. Quick and easy to set up, ActivityInfo can be used for offline or online data collection whether you work in the office or in the field with a mobile application. Originally developed for UNICEF’s emergency program in eastern DRC, ActivityInfo is a service provided by BeDataDriven a company based in The Hague, Netherlands. Learn more at: https://activityinfo.org/

About the trainer

The three day training will be given from ActivityInfo's Trainings Coordinator, Lucy Brinks. Lucy has been working as a Customer support and Project Manager for more than 2 years at ActivityInfo, handling questions and requests regarding the platform's use. She has given multiple trainings both online and on-site on ActivityInfo. The training material is a result of careful planning following all the insights we've got from our users.

What should I know?

If you are interested in joining us make sure you register in time. The training will take place from September 2nd until September 4th 2019 and it will be in English. Every day will start at 09:00 and will end at 16:30. There will be two coffee breaks and one light lunch break per day, all included in your ticket.

You will need to bring your laptop in order to be able to follow along and complete the exercises each day. Also it is advised to have any of the established, up-to-date browsers installed in your laptop. It is not necessary to have an account in ActivityInfo.

Where will the training take place?

The training will take place in Le Commodore Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon. Address: Commodore Street P.O. Box 11-3456 Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2140 Lebanon, Beirut.

Hotel website: http://www.lecommodorehotel.com/contact.php

What is included in the ticket?

By purchasing a ticket you book your seat for three days of on-site training on the ActivityInfo software. The price includes two coffee breaks and one light lunch each day as well as access to all material, following the trainings.

Contact events@bedatadriven.com to pay by bank transfer

The ticket is not refundable.

Every participant will receive an extension of 2 months on their trial subscription on ActivityInfo so as to have sufficient time to apply all things learnt and invite other people from their organisation.

The price does not include transport, accommodation or other costs made by the participant.

Who should I contact for more questions?

Would you like to know more about ActivityInfo or the training? Would you prefer a customized training only for your organisation? Contact us at: lucy@bedatadriven.com

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