This course equips development professionals with practical skills in using digital tools to plan, implement, monitor, and report on projects more efficiently. From mobile data collection and GIS mapping to real-time dashboards and collaboration platforms, participants will explore proven digital solutions that enhance field operations and donor reporting.
Learning Methodology
Hands-on exploration of leading digital tools
Guided exercises with real project scenarios
Peer demos and group-based tech challenges
Case studies of digital success in African NGOs
Toolkits, app trials, and guided walkthroughs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Select and use the right digital tools for different project phases
Implement mobile-based data collection and monitoring systems
Utilize GIS for community mapping and impact tracking
Build simple dashboards for reporting and decision-making
Improve project collaboration using cloud platforms
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (In-person or Live Virtual)
Locations: Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra
Format: Interactive tech workshops, digital toolkits, live demos
Certification: Issued by Alverton Global
Course Features
- Lectures 21
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level Expert
- Language English
- Students 7
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 7 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Introduction to Digital Transformation in Development3
- Mobile Data Collection Tools3
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping3
- Dashboards and Data Visualization3
- Project Management and Collaboration Platforms3
- Digital Monitoring and Real-Time Reporting3
- Simulation: Digital Project Set-Up3
Requirements
- Comfortable using a computer or smartphone
- Access to email and ability to install mobile apps
Features
- Toolkits curated for NGOs and development projects
- Live practice with real-time data and visual reporting
- Case studies from Africa and other low-resource settings
- No prior IT background required
- Certification by Alverton Global
Target audiences
- M&E Officers and Project Managers
- ICT4D Specialists and Data Analysts
- NGO Program Staff and Field Officers
- Communications and Reporting Officers
- Development Consultants
