Course Description:
Have you ever wondered what it takes to configure and customize a DHIS2 instance? This course focuses on the essential DHIS2 inputs that need to be created, set up and properly organized to enable effective data outputs for analysis. In this course, you will learn how to configure a DHIS2 instance that fits a specific use case. Along the way, you will be taught all of the options available for configuring and customizing metadata to suit your specific needs. This course will teach you the essential applications for successfully setting up a DHIS2 instance to ensure maximum efficiency and high-quality data.
Course Category
Essential Training
Experience Level
Beginner
Prerequisites
No previous training or courses required to take this course. Basic familiarity with DHIS2 is desirable but not necessary.
Target Audience
This is a great course for DHIS2 beginners and any users wanting to gain an in-depth overview of DHIS2 aggregate configuration. This course is intended for users who want a deeper understanding of configuration, rather than an introduction to DHIS2 features. In addition, for users who are interested in mass importing items into DHIS2, this course includes a lesson on our freely available BIF application that can be used for metadata bulk import. The target audience for this course includes, but are not limited to, DHIS2 system administrators, program managers, and monitoring and evaluation staff.
Estimated Time
12-16 hours
Key Skills You Will Gain
- System Configuration
- Data Management
- Database Organization
- Data Collection Design
- Data Quality Methods
- Customization Tools
Topics
- Introduction to DHIS2 Building Blocks
- Data Entry App
- Organization Units
- Categories
- Data Elements
- Indicators
- BIF App for Mass Importing
- Data Sets
- Validation Rules
- Users App for User Roles, Accounts and Groups
- Sharing Settings
- Maintenance App
Learning Outcomes
In this training course, you will:
- Learn the DHIS2 configuration process and the best methods to configure your own DHIS2 instance
- Gain experience configuring a DHIS2 training instance and confidence to properly configure your own DHIS2 instance
- Improve your ability to create data sets in DHIS2
- Gain a deeper understanding of the comprehensive and powerful capabilities of the aggregate data model in DHIS2.
- Learn the latest and greatest DHIS2 functionalities to apply to your own DHIS2 instance
Training Highlight
Learn how to take paper forms and create them as electronic data collection forms in DHIS2 to maximize data collection workflow and data quality.
This Course Includes
- Shareable Certificate: Certificate of completion to share your achievement
- Flexible Schedule: No deadlines or timed tests
- 100% Online: Start instantly and learn at your own pace
- Applied Learning Project: Includes a hands-on project to apply key concepts, maximize learning and gain practical experience
You will have access to the DHIS2 training server for one year, starting from the date of enrollment. When you enroll in a course, you gain access to the DHIS2 training server for the specified period of time. Our DHIS2 training server access period provides learners with ample time to complete the course, as many of our courses can be completed within 1-2 days. Although access to the DHIS2 training server will expire, you can still access the course and refer back to course materials such as presentations, videos and all other resources available in the course.