DHIS2 Event Fundamentals

Course Overview

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Outline
Part 2
● Course Purpose, Objectives and Modules
● Certification Process
● Getting Help
Course Purpose
● This course:
○ builds upon the concepts introduced in the DHIS2 Fundamentals course;

○ provide additional information on using individual data, focusing on the event

programs;

○ provide hands-on experience in analyzing event program data and configuring

collection of event program metadata within DHIS2;

○ introduces DHIS2 tracker program topics for further specialization consideration.

Course Objectives
The main objectives of this course include:

● explaining how event data can be collected;

● describe the event data model in DHIS2;

● demonstrate understanding of event programs analytics applications by
designing tables, data visualizations and maps;
● describe the process of customizing event programs and demonstrate this
understanding by creating an event program;

● describe tracker programs and differentiate them from event programs.

Course Overview - Modules
The Event Fundamentals course is separated into seven modules:
● Module 1: Course Overview and Getting Started
● Module 2: Introduction to Tracker Concepts
● Module 3: Event Data Capture
● Module 4: Data Analysis of Events
● Module 5: Customizing Event Programs
● Module 6: Tracker Use Cases
● Module 7: Wrap Up and Summary
Course Overview - Module 1 & 2
● Module 1 - Course Overview and Getting Started
○ Course Overview
○ Practical Information
○ Introduction to the Training Environment
● Module 2 - Introduction to Tracker Concepts
○ Event and Tracker Program Introduction
○ What Is a Use Case?
Course Overview - Module 3 & 4
● Module 3 - Event Data Capture
○ Event Capture in a Web Browser
○ Event Capture on a Android Device

● Module 4 - Data Analysis of Events

○ Data Analysis Using the Event Reports app
○ Data Analysis Using the Event Visualizer app
○ Data Analysis Using the Maps app
○ Joint Analysis of Event and Aggregate Data
Course Overview - Module 5 & 6
● Module 5 - Customizing Event Programs
○ Event Data Model
○ Creating Event Programs

● Module 6 - Tracker Use Cases

○ Tracker Programs and Tracker Capture
○ Tracker Program Use Case on Cause of Death
Course Overview - Module 7
● Module 7 - Course Wrap Up and Next Steps
○ DHIS2 Academies Overview
○ Following Tracker Development
○ Seeking Additional Support
○ Course Closing
Academy Certification Process
● The course consists of both quizzes and assignments that contribute to your final
grade
● In order to pass, an overall grade of 80% is required
● By passing this course, you will receive a certificate and be able to take the
Level 1 Tracker Academy
 Learning Evaluation Plan
Topic Weight
Module 3 : Event Data Capture
● Graded Quiz - Event Capture for Web 10%
● Graded Quiz - Event Capture for Android 10%
Module 4 : Event Data Analysis
● Graded Assignment - Event Reports 10%
● Graded Assignment - Event Visualizer 10%
● Graded Assignment - Maps 10%
● Graded Assignment - Joint Analysis of Event & Aggregate Data 10%
Module 5 : Event Program Creation
● Graded Assignment - Creating an Event Program 30%
Module 6 : Tracker Use Cases
● Graded Quiz - Tracker Data Capture 10%
Total 100%
Level of Effort
● The course is structured around approximately 25 hours of self-paced study.

● This estimate includes all of the modules presentations/demonstrations,

activities and assessments
Module Approximate Time Commitment
Module 1 1.5 hours
Module 2 1 hour
Module 3 3 hours
Module 4 8 hours
Module 5 7 hours
Module 6 2.5 hours
Module 7 1.5 hours
Getting Help
● If you have any questions, please use the Discussion board!

● Instructors will try their best to reply within 24 hours

● Interact with other students who may have similar questions/concerns

● For personal queries, you can contact us via email:
events-fundamentals-support@dhis2.org