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DHIS2 Data Management and Analysis Training Course

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Training Locations Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki) · Tanzania (Dodoma, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam) · Dubai UAE · South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town) · Istanbul · Accra · Banjul more ▾

Groups & Payment Groups of 5+ receive one complimentary place — see group rates. Payment due at least 1 month before (Europe & Asia) or 2 weeks before (Africa programs).

Upcoming Training Schedules 14 locations

Location	Duration	Next Start Date	Dates Available	Action
Nairobi, Kenya	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	104 dates
Accra, Ghana	10 days	Aug 3, 2026	31 dates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	10 days	Aug 3, 2026	31 dates
Cape Town, South Africa	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	52 dates
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania	10 days	Aug 3, 2026	26 dates
Dubai, UAE	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	52 dates
Istanbul, Turkey	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	16 dates
Kampala, Uganda	10 days	Aug 10, 2026	31 dates
Kigali, Rwanda	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	52 dates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	31 dates
Mombasa, Kenya	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	52 dates
Pretoria, South Africa	10 days	Jul 27, 2026	52 dates
Singapore	10 days	Jul 13, 2026	31 dates
Zanzibar, Tanzania	10 days	Aug 31, 2026	16 dates

DHIS2 Data Management and Analysis Training Course

Course Overview

The DHIS2 Data Management and Analysis Training Course is designed to equip participants with practical skills and technical competencies in the implementation, management, analysis, visualization, and utilization of health information data using District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2). DHIS2 has become one of the world's leading open-source Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), widely adopted by ministries of health, international development agencies, healthcare institutions, and non-governmental organizations for disease surveillance, routine health reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making. This course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge of DHIS2 architecture, data management processes, and advanced analytical techniques required for effective health information management.

The course provides an in-depth understanding of DHIS2 data collection mechanisms, metadata management, indicator configuration, data quality assurance, dashboards, data visualization, and analytics applications. Participants will learn how to design and configure organizational units, create data elements and indicators, manage reporting systems, and perform advanced data analysis to support healthcare planning, program monitoring, and policy development. Emphasis is placed on transforming health data into actionable intelligence that supports health systems strengthening and improved healthcare outcomes.

Participants will gain practical experience using DHIS2 analytics tools including pivot tables, charts, dashboards, GIS mapping functionalities, and event tracking applications. The course also covers interoperability frameworks, integration with other health information systems, disease surveillance systems, performance monitoring frameworks, and data governance principles. Real-world case studies and practical exercises enable participants to apply analytical techniques to routine health information management challenges and public health decision-making scenarios.

The training adopts a highly participatory and practical learning approach that combines presentations, guided demonstrations, hands-on exercises, simulations, web-based tutorials, group assignments, and practical case studies. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will possess the competencies required to manage DHIS2 implementations effectively, improve data quality, conduct advanced health data analyses, develop interactive dashboards and reports, and facilitate evidence-based decision-making within healthcare organizations and development programs.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the architecture and functionality of DHIS2.

2. Configure and manage DHIS2 organizational structures and metadata.

3. Design and manage routine health information systems using DHIS2.

4. Perform health data entry, validation, and quality assurance procedures.

5. Configure indicators, datasets, and reporting forms.

6. Conduct descriptive and analytical health data analysis using DHIS2.

7. Develop dashboards, charts, and visual reports for decision-making.

8. Utilize GIS and mapping functionalities within DHIS2.

9. Integrate DHIS2 analytics into monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

10. Apply DHIS2 data for evidence-based health planning and policy development.

Organizational Benefits

Organizations participating in this training will be able to:

1. Strengthen health information management systems.

2. Improve routine health data collection and reporting processes.

3. Enhance health data quality and data governance practices.

4. Improve disease surveillance and outbreak monitoring capabilities.

5. Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems.

6. Improve evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.

7. Enhance performance monitoring and accountability mechanisms.

8. Improve healthcare resource planning and allocation.

9. Increase analytical capacity among health professionals.

10. Strengthen health systems through data-driven interventions.

Target Participants

This course is suitable for:

· Health Information Officers

· Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists

· Health Program Managers

· Epidemiologists

· Biostatisticians

· Data Managers and Data Analysts

· Health Informatics Specialists

· Ministry of Health Staff

· Public Health Professionals

· NGO and Development Practitioners

· Healthcare Administrators

· Researchers and Consultants

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to DHIS2

· Overview of DHIS2 architecture and components

· Principles of health information systems

· DHIS2 applications and use cases

· User roles and system navigation

· Installation and deployment concepts

· General Case Study: National DHIS2 implementation for health reporting

Module 2: DHIS2 Metadata Management

· Understanding metadata concepts

· Organizational units and hierarchies

· Creation of data elements and categories

· Management of option sets and attributes

· Indicator and dataset configuration

· General Case Study: Configuring national health reporting structures

Module 3: Data Collection and Data Entry

· Designing data collection forms

· Routine data entry procedures

· Event and tracker data capture

· Importing and exporting datasets

· Mobile and offline data collection

· General Case Study: Health facility reporting systems implementation

Module 4: Data Validation and Quality Assurance

· Principles of health data quality management

· Validation rules configuration

· Data verification and consistency checks

· Data quality assessment frameworks

· Managing incomplete and inaccurate datasets

· General Case Study: Improving routine health information data quality

Module 5: Indicator Management and Reporting

· Development of health indicators

· Configuration of indicators and formulas

· Dataset reporting mechanisms

· Reporting schedules and workflows

· Performance indicator monitoring

· General Case Study: Monitoring maternal and child health indicators

Module 6: DHIS2 Analytics Fundamentals

· Introduction to DHIS2 analytics tools

· Descriptive data analysis techniques

· Data aggregation methods

· Trend and comparative analysis

· Analytical interpretation methods

· General Case Study: Analysis of healthcare utilization trends

Module 7: Pivot Tables and Data Visualization

· Creating pivot tables and reports

· Development of charts and graphs

· Interactive data exploration techniques

· Data visualization principles

· Dashboard reporting methodologies

· General Case Study: Executive healthcare performance dashboards

Module 8: Dashboard Development and Reporting

· Dashboard design and customization

· KPI monitoring dashboards

· Automated reporting mechanisms

· Sharing and publishing dashboards

· Decision support reporting systems

· General Case Study: District health performance management dashboards

Module 9: GIS and Spatial Analysis in DHIS2

· Introduction to DHIS2 GIS applications

· Geographic information management

· Disease mapping techniques

· Spatial distribution analysis

· Service coverage mapping and visualization

· General Case Study: Mapping disease outbreaks and health service accessibility

Module 10: Event and Tracker Programs

· Introduction to tracker programs

· Event data management concepts

· Patient and case tracking systems

· Program monitoring applications

· Longitudinal data analysis techniques

· General Case Study: Immunization and disease surveillance tracking systems

Module 11: Interoperability and System Integration

· Principles of health information interoperability

· Integration with external systems

· Data exchange standards and APIs

· Linking DHIS2 with other digital platforms

· Security and data governance considerations

· General Case Study: Integration of DHIS2 with electronic medical records systems

Module 12: Advanced Analytics and Decision-Making

· Advanced analytical techniques in DHIS2

· Forecasting and predictive analytics concepts

· Program evaluation using DHIS2 data

· Evidence generation and policy analysis

· Data-driven health planning and decision-making

· General Case Study: Using DHIS2 analytics for health systems strengthening and strategic planning

General Information

1. Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2. Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3. Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4. Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5. Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6. Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7. Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8. Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9. Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10. Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11. Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12. Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13. Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14. Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.

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