Training on Field GIS & Mobile Data Collection (Survey123, FieldMaps & ODK)

Module 1: Introduction to Field GIS & Mobile Data Technologies

• Fundamentals of field GIS and digital data collection

• Overview of Survey123, FieldMaps, and ODK

• Field operations planning and data requirements

• GPS accuracy, device configuration, and connectivity

• Case Study: Designing a field survey for disaster risk assessment

• Practical Exercise:Develop a basic field GIS survey framework

Module 2: Survey123 Form Creation and Deployment

• Form design using XLSForm and ArcGIS Survey123 Connect

• Spatial data capture using smart forms and geopoints

• Offline data collection strategies

• Deployment and sharing to field teams

• Case Study:Mobile survey for infrastructure asset mapping

• Practical Exercise:Create and deploy a custom Survey123 form

Module 3: FieldMaps for Geospatial Data Collection

• Configuring FieldMaps for map-based capture

• Integrating with ArcGIS Online / Enterprise

• Collecting, editing, and updating features in the field

• Attachment and media capture (photos, video, remarks)

• Case Study:Field asset inspection using FieldMaps

• Practical Exercise: Set up a FieldMaps data collection project

Module 4: Using ODK for Large Scale Field Operations

• ODK form development using XLSForm

• Data synchronization using ODK Central / KoboToolbox

• Real-time field team monitoring

• Automated quality checks and validation

• Case Study: Mobile survey for social-economic household mapping

• Practical Exercise:Deploy a functional ODK form with georeferencing

Module 5: Data Integration, Analysis & Reporting

• Synchronizing data to GIS platforms

• Cleaning and validating field data

• Dashboard creation and reporting

• Exporting results for decision-making and presentations

• Case Study:​​​​​​​ Operational decision-making using real-time field data

• Practical Exercise:Integrate field data into a GIS dashboard