Foundations in Mobile Phone Data (MPD) for Policy - Design and Implementation of MPD Initiatives 

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This non-technical Practitioner Training Course is designed to get newcomers up to speed quickly on using mobile phone meta-data for real-world decision-making. It demystifies what the data can (and can’t) do, highlights proven policy applications, and walks participants through the practical steps needed to get started—from assessing existing data and capacities to planning and launching a project that puts the data to work.

  • Duration

    11 hours

  • Video Lessons

    5 core videos + bonuses 

  • Training typology

    e-Learning

  • Free Certification

    Completion Certificate
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Foundations in Mobile Phone Data (MPD) for Policy


Enrollment to the course is now open!


For the trainees enrolled, course materials will be available from 2 April 2026.

What's included?

  • Video Lessons
  • Text materials
  • Assessments
  • Peer to peer discussions
  • Certificate of Completion

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand concepts and tools for MPD stakeholder engagement and partnerships
  • Utilize frameworks for MPD country maturity assessment and planning
  • Understand MPD models and tools for data pipelines and governance
  • Understand top MPD policy/statistical use cases

Who we are looking for

The training program is designed for all stakeholders involved in creating or expanding the use of mobile phone data in their country context. Participants are expected to include managers, project managers, legal advisors, researchers, data scientists and analysts that are likely to work in the following organizations:
  • National Statistical Offices
  • National ICT and Telecommunications
  • Regulatory Authorities
  • Mobile Network Operators
  • Data Protection Agencies
  • Academic Institutions

Course Lessons

Our tRAINERS

Meet our core team

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Trevor Monroe

senior program officer
The World Bank

Luisa de Moura Chaves

Head of Business Development
Nommon

Siim Esko

HEAD of International Projects
Positium

Cathy Riley

Head of Strategic Partnerships
Flowminder

Ayumi Arai

Associate Professor
University of Tokyo

Sophie Delaporte

marketing and communications manager
Flowminder

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