# \#capacity-building **URL:** https://community.dhis2.org/tag/capacity-building/6.md [Latest](https://community.dhis2.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.dhis2.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.dhis2.org/tags.md) --- ## [How to Create a Default Form in DHIS2 | Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-default-form-in-dhis2-metadata-series/76115)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 13:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-default-form-in-dhis2-metadata-series/76115 "2026-08-17T13:14:47Z")
Following the post on Category Options, Categories and Category Combinations, which is my previous post… …before creating a Default Form, it helps to understand the relationship between a Dataset and a Default Form. Think of the Dataset as the container or definition, and the Default Form as the simplest way that … --- ## [How to Create a Dataset in DHIS2 | Step-by-Step Tutorial | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-dataset-in-dhis2-step-by-step-tutorial-dhis2-metadata-series/75396)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2026 10:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-to-create-a-dataset-in-dhis2-step-by-step-tutorial-dhis2-metadata-series/75396 "2026-08-15T10:05:46Z")
Following up on my last post exploring whether we can effectively measure healthy behaviors in DHIS2… …the wait is over! The full video tutorial is now live. :rocket: As a continuation of the DHIS2 Metadata Series, this episode moves from theory to practice. We take the physical activity scenario we discussed (trac… --- ## [How Do I Do This Again in DHIS2? Meet the DHIS2 AI Assistant](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-do-i-do-this-again-in-dhis2-meet-the-dhis2-ai-assistant/75708)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [5 August 2026 12:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/how-do-i-do-this-again-in-dhis2-meet-the-dhis2-ai-assistant/75708 "2026-08-05T12:54:06Z")
Have you ever thought: “I know I’ve done this in DHIS2 before… but how do I do it again?” Instead of searching through multiple pages of documentation, you can now ask the DHIS2 AI Assistant. In this short video, I demonstrate how the Ask AI feature in the DHIS2 documentation can help you find answers to your DHIS… --- ## [A Small Metadata Naming Change That Makes a Big Difference in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/a-small-metadata-naming-change-that-makes-a-big-difference-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/75489)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2026 12:33 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/a-small-metadata-naming-change-that-makes-a-big-difference-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/75489 "2026-07-21T12:33:22Z")
When creating data elements in DHIS2, it’s easy to focus on making the names descriptive. For example: :cross\_mark: Total NCD Patients Registered :cross\_mark: Number of Patients Prescribed 10,000 Steps They seem perfectly reasonable. But as your metadata library grows, small naming decisions have a big impact on h… --- ## [Papua New Guinea DHIS2 Community](https://community.dhis2.org/t/papua-new-guinea-dhis2-community/62462)
**Author:** [@PTemu](https://community.dhis2.org/u/PTemu)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2026 18:33 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/papua-new-guinea-dhis2-community/62462 "2026-07-07T18:33:30Z")
For new members supporting the introduction of DHIS2 in Papua New Guinea. A place to connect, share and learn as we expand DHIS2 in PNG --- ## [Can We Measure Healthy Behaviour? | New DHIS2 Tutorial Coming Soon | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/can-we-measure-healthy-behaviour-new-dhis2-tutorial-coming-soon-dhis2-metadata-series/75178)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2026 10:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/can-we-measure-healthy-behaviour-new-dhis2-tutorial-coming-soon-dhis2-metadata-series/75178 "2026-06-29T10:24:16Z")
I’ve been working on a new DHIS2 tutorial, and it starts with a simple question. How do we measure healthy behaviour? More specifically… If a health programme wanted to collect information about physical activity, how would you design that in DHIS2? That’s exactly what we’ll explore in my next video. Coming soon. … --- ## [Choosing the Right DHIS2 Data Entry Form: Default, Section, or Custom? | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/choosing-the-right-dhis2-data-entry-form-default-section-or-custom-dhis2-metadata-series/73614)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 07:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/choosing-the-right-dhis2-data-entry-form-default-section-or-custom-dhis2-metadata-series/73614 "2026-06-24T07:54:30Z")
In my previous video, What are Datasets in DHIS2?, I introduced datasets as one of the fundamental concepts in DHIS2 and explained how they support the aggregate data collection process. As a follow-up, this short video looks at the forms that users interact with when entering data into those datasets. :movie\_camera: … --- ## [Why the DHIS2 Community of Practice Matters](https://community.dhis2.org/t/why-the-dhis2-community-of-practice-matters/74054)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2026 11:38 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/why-the-dhis2-community-of-practice-matters/74054 "2026-06-11T11:38:17Z")
The DHIS2 Annual Conference is one of the most visible parts of the DHIS2 ecosystem, but it is also a reflection of a much larger community that collaborates throughout the year. One thing I have learned is that while documentation, search engines, and AI tools can provide information, communities provide something eq… --- ## [Explore webinar recordings in new DHIS2 website section](https://community.dhis2.org/t/explore-webinar-recordings-in-new-dhis2-website-section/72956)
**Author:** [@Simona](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Simona)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 14:41 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/explore-webinar-recordings-in-new-dhis2-website-section/72956 "2026-06-01T14:41:35Z")
We are excited to introduce a new Webinar section on the DHIS2 website, designed to make learning resources easier to access and navigate. In this section, you can explore past DHIS2 webinars alongside related supporting materials. Content is organized by topic, helping you quickly find resources relevant to yo… --- ## [What are datasets in DHIS2? | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-are-datasets-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72952)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2026 10:06 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/what-are-datasets-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72952 "2026-06-01T10:06:17Z")
Once you have your indicators in order as shown here It would be important to start working on our form. To do that, you need to create a dataset. In this video, explain what datasets are in DHIS2 and how they support the aggregate data collection process. The video uses a simple analogy based on mathematical sets … --- ## [Reflections on Getting Started with DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/reflections-on-getting-started-with-dhis2/72671)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2026 10:24 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/reflections-on-getting-started-with-dhis2/72671 "2026-05-26T10:24:23Z")
One thing I’ve noticed when introducing people to DHIS2 is that many beginners initially feel overwhelmed by the number of concepts, apps, and configurations available. Over time, I’ve realized that learning DHIS2 becomes much easier when you focus on understanding the fundamentals gradually instead of trying to lea… --- ## [Creating a Simple Indicator in DHIS2 v43 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/creating-a-simple-indicator-in-dhis2-v43-dhis2-metadata-series/72455)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 May 2026 08:56 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/creating-a-simple-indicator-in-dhis2-v43-dhis2-metadata-series/72455 "2026-05-19T08:56:37Z")
In my recent post on why indicators matter in DHIS2… I discussed how collecting large volumes of data without meaningful analysis can increase reporting burden and ultimately affect data quality and use. To build on that discussion, I created a short practical demo showing how to create a simple indicator in DHIS2 … --- ## [When More Data Becomes a Burden: Why Indicators Matter in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 11:21 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/when-more-data-becomes-a-burden-why-indicators-matter-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/72317 "2026-05-18T11:21:16Z")
One of the recurring challenges in information system design is collecting large volumes of data that are never meaningfully used. This increases reporting burden and can ultimately affect data quality and use. In this short video, I briefly explore why indicators matter in DHIS2 and how they help guide more purposefu… --- ## [Importing Organisation Units Using CSV (Step-by-Step) | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 13:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/importing-organisation-units-using-csv-step-by-step-dhis2-metadata-series/71988 "2026-04-27T13:05:41Z")
Has anyone here ever created 1,000 organisation units in DHIS2? What was your process? In my previous post, I shared how to bulk import data elements using CSV. This time, I’m applying the same approach to organisation units. From my experience, setting up organisation units can quickly become time-consuming, espec… --- ## [Understanding Aggregate Data in DHIS2 and When to Use It](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-aggregate-data-in-dhis2-and-when-to-use-it/71890)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 09:05 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-aggregate-data-in-dhis2-and-when-to-use-it/71890 "2026-04-22T09:05:46Z")
When working with DHIS2, what is your process for choosing the right data collection approach for a project? One thing that becomes clear over time is the importance of starting with the end in mind. This naturally leads to the question: What are you trying to accomplish? In many cases, especially for routine repor… --- ## [Understanding Data Elements in DHIS2 | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2026 14:49 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/understanding-data-elements-in-dhis2-dhis2-metadata-series/71728 "2026-04-13T14:49:22Z")
After working with categories (like age and sex) in the previous post titled: The next step is defining what you actually want to measure. In DHIS2, this is done using data elements, for example: Number of Voters Number of Registered Voters Number of Valid Votes Number of Invalid Votes In this short video, I wal… --- ## [The Smart Way to Set Up DHIS2 Categories | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 March 2026 09:44 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-smart-way-to-set-up-dhis2-categories-dhis2-metadata-series/71427 "2026-03-30T09:44:43Z")
Following the pervious series on Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series, when working with categories in DHIS2, we often need to break data down into groups like age or sex. For example, you might define: Sex: Male :male:, Female :female: Age groups :man\_curly\_hair: :woman\_curly\_hair: … --- ## [Stop Creating Option Sets One by One | DHIS2 Metadata Series](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 16:59 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/stop-creating-option-sets-one-by-one-dhis2-metadata-series/71072 "2026-03-25T16:59:27Z")
Did you know you can add multiple options to an option set in DHIS2 at once using a CSV file? :face\_with\_open\_eyes\_and\_hand\_over\_mouth: This can be helpful when you need to add many options that exceed 50 or more. In this short video, I show how you can do it step by step: If you would like to use a te… --- ## [The Importance of Learning, Applying, and Sharing](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-importance-of-learning-applying-and-sharing/70761)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 February 2026 16:20 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/the-importance-of-learning-applying-and-sharing/70761 "2026-02-28T16:20:17Z")
During last year’s end-of-year celebration, I was able to share my experience working with DHIS2. If I were to create a roadmap of sorts for people who are new to DHIS2, here is what I would suggest. Join the DHIS2 Academy :graduation\_cap: Firstly, join the DHIS2 Academy. I know a lot of people tend to use Chat… --- ## [DHIS2 Tutorials: Bite-sized training content on DHIS2.org](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-tutorials-bite-sized-training-content-on-dhis2-org/69081)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [29 December 2025 00:27 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-tutorials-bite-sized-training-content-on-dhis2-org/69081 "2025-12-29T00:27:53Z")
HISP UiO is happy to announce the launch of a new home and format for short DHIS2 training content on our website: Tutorials! https://dhis2.org/tutorials In the tutorials section, we share bite-sized training materia… --- ## [Introduction to Leveraging Power BI for DHIS2 Data](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introduction-to-leveraging-power-bi-for-dhis2-data/62786)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2025 06:30 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/introduction-to-leveraging-power-bi-for-dhis2-data/62786 "2025-08-13T06:30:23Z")
DHIS2 works well with Microsoft Power BI when creating interactive visualizations that can enhance data-driven insights and better decision-making. In this post, I break down the initial steps that need to be taken to use Power BI to retrieve data from DHIS2 for more complex data analytics. Link: https://medium.com/… --- ## [DHIS2 Core Team Guidance and Tools now available](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-core-team-guidance-and-tools-now-available/60970)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [14 November 2024 08:55 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-core-team-guidance-and-tools-now-available/60970 "2024-11-14T08:55:52Z")
Hi everyone, We are pleased to announce the release of our first draft of the DHIS2 core team guidance and its supporting tools. In this package, we have compiled the following items (click on the item to open the link… --- ## [Getting Started with DHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/t/getting-started-with-dhis2/55619)
**Author:** [@Mayamiko](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Mayamiko)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 May 2024 22:18 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/getting-started-with-dhis2/55619 "2024-05-31T22:18:28Z")
Are you new to DHIS2? Do not have any knowledge of how it works, this article is for you? I was first introduced to DHIS2 as an assignment by my manager to learn about it. When I went to the website, there was so much to grasp, which made it overwhelming to understand. If you are in a similar situation where you have … --- ## [Updates to our DHIS2 Academy Program](https://community.dhis2.org/t/updates-to-our-dhis2-academy-program/56844)
**Author:** [@Shurajit\_Dutta](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Shurajit_Dutta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 February 2024 14:14 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/updates-to-our-dhis2-academy-program/56844 "2024-02-22T14:14:10Z")
Hi everyone, In 2024 we are making some changes to our academy program. This includes a revised model for classifying our courses, new course names, and updated pre-requisites for our existing academy courses. In add… --- ## [Lancement du cours en ligne Introduction à DHIS2 dans la version française!](https://community.dhis2.org/t/lancement-du-cours-en-ligne-introduction-a-dhis2-dans-la-version-francaise/54086)
**Author:** [@Simona](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Simona)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 July 2023 10:08 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/lancement-du-cours-en-ligne-introduction-a-dhis2-dans-la-version-francaise/54086 "2023-07-21T10:08:48Z")
Chère communauté francophone de DHIS2, Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer le lancement de la tant attendue version française du cours en ligne Introduction à DHIS2 ! :rocket: Ce cours, traduction de l’original Introd… --- ## [We are launching the Level 2 Planning and Budgeting DHIS2 Implementations online course](https://community.dhis2.org/t/we-are-launching-the-level-2-planning-and-budgeting-dhis2-implementations-online-course/51856)
**Author:** [@Matthieu](https://community.dhis2.org/u/Matthieu)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [13 March 2023 16:17 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/we-are-launching-the-level-2-planning-and-budgeting-dhis2-implementations-online-course/51856 "2023-03-13T16:17:24Z")
Dear Community Members, We are happy to announce the launch of the Planning & Budgeting DHIS2 Implementations course. This Level 2 online course is the result of a collective effort, with the support of Global Fund and… --- ## [About the Capacity building - Renforcement de capacités category](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-the-capacity-building-renforcement-de-capacites-category/612)
**Author:** [@aliceal](https://community.dhis2.org/u/aliceal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2021 04:54 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/about-the-capacity-building-renforcement-de-capacites-category/612 "2021-10-19T04:54:00Z")
Welcome! The DHIS2 Academies aim to strengthen national and regional capacity to successfully set up, design and maintain DHIS2 systems. We are building a community of experts around the world and facilitate experience-s… --- ## [DHIS2 Training Available at eHealth4everyone](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-training-available-at-ehealth4everyone/43613)
**Author:** [@e4eDHIS2](https://community.dhis2.org/u/e4eDHIS2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2021 10:33 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/dhis2-training-available-at-ehealth4everyone/43613 "2021-07-08T10:33:28Z")
The world’s largest Health Management Information System is DHIS2. It is used in over 60 countries and is being adapted by non-governmental organizations and governments all over the world. It is used to collect, validat… --- ## [New online course: DHIS2 Events Fundamentals](https://community.dhis2.org/t/new-online-course-dhis2-events-fundamentals/40864)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2020 08:18 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/new-online-course-dhis2-events-fundamentals/40864 "2020-10-05T08:18:23Z")
We’re excited to announce our brand-new online training course: DHIS2 Events Fundamentals! This free, self-paced course builds upon the existing DHIS2 Fundamentals curriculum, and focuses on working with individual-level… --- ## [COVID-19 Package training material now available](https://community.dhis2.org/t/covid-19-package-training-material-now-available/39200)
**Author:** [@maxk](https://community.dhis2.org/u/maxk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 May 2020 13:27 UTC](https://community.dhis2.org/t/covid-19-package-training-material-now-available/39200 "2020-05-08T13:27:17Z")
The HISP network has been working to develop generic training material that can be used as a resource for capacity building for DHIS2 trainers and end users working with the COVID-19 surveillance packages. The first roun… [Next page](https://community.dhis2.org/tag/capacity-building/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=capacity-building)