Project Planning and Implementation

A CommCare project involves much more than just phones and apps.  The resources in this section are intended to help a project manager or other project leadership through the process of planning and executing a CommCare deployment.

The Process

1. PLAN your project
   

   1. Project Needs Assessment

   2. Project Kickoff Checklist

   3. Implementation Planning and Project Roles

   4. Budgeting

   5. Technology- Phones, Network, Power

   6. Mobile User Management - Contracts

2. DESIGN and BUILD your application
   

   1. Application Building

   2. Developing Application Content

3. TEST your application
   

   1. Field testing and iteration

   2. Demonstrate and test your application on a computer

   3. Install your application

4. TRAIN your staff and workers
   

   1. Training models

   2. Training techniques/strategies/tips

   3. Training resources

      1. Training manuals

      2. User surveys

      3. Training schedules

5. MANAGE your project

   1. Update applications

   2. Managing Data - Transferring cases between mobile users

   3. Getting technical help - Troubleshooting

6. RELEASE applications and content across linked project spaces 

   1. Release management

General Reference

Implementation Best Practices