1. The Environment and Approach
Training in DATIM:
The Environment and Approach

2. Training Approach Overview
Demonstration
Walkthrough of DATIM features in action
Hands-on Exercises
Stepwise activities in DATIM for participants to complete
DATIM Resources
PDFs/handouts for key exercises
Q&A, Feedback, Reflections
Discussion of DATIM features, limitations, workarounds

3. DATIM Core Training Topics
System Login & Navigation
Data Entry & Validation (MER, SIMS)
Data Analysis & DATIM Visualizer
DATIM Pivot Tables
Adding Dashboard Elements

4. Intro to Demoland: The DATIM Training Environment

5. What is Demoland?
Demoland is the example country used for DATIM training purposes
Contains a subset of modeled PEPFAR data guided by a simplified (crude) epi profile
A place for participants to practice entering & reviewing data
Not based on a real country

6. Structure of Demoland Population: 1.25 million HIV Prevalence: ~7%
2 Regions: Animal, Food
8 Districts: Bird, Fish, Dog, Insect Vegetable, Fruit, Dinner, Dessert
120 sites in total (15 per District)

7. User Accounts for Demoland
Each participant will receive credentials for 3 accounts
IP-level Data Entry (MER data entry)
Agency Data Approval (SIMS data entry)
USG Interagency Data Approval (Interagency data analysis)
Accounts will be “linked” to a common IM and Site name
i.e., Cardinal IP/Cardinal Site
When entering “dummy” data during exercises, please use the linked animal or food name to locate your relevant site/district within the Demoland administrative hierarchy

8. User Account Example
Cardinal is a site in Bird District under Animal Region in Demoland

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11. Questions?