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. CommCare Exchange and Whether to build a new app or start with an exisitng app
   3. 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
   4. Phone preparation for large groups
5. MANAGE your project
   1. Update applications
   2. Managing Data - Transferring cases between mobile users
   3. Getting technical help - Troubleshooting

General Reference

Implementation Best Practices