GIS Professional

GIS Mapping & Spatial Data Analysis Course

Professional training in GIS mapping and spatial data analysis with mapping techniques, spatial analysis, data management, and visualization

Course Overview

This comprehensive GIS course provides professional training in mapping techniques, spatial data analysis, and geospatial visualization. Participants will master essential skills for creating accurate maps, analyzing spatial relationships, and managing geospatial data effectively in professional environments.

Target Participants

  • GIS professionals and analysts
  • Urban and regional planners
  • Environmental scientists and researchers
  • Data analysts and visualization specialists
  • Surveyors and mapping technicians
  • Anyone working with location-based data

Classroom Training Schedule

Date Time Duration Fee Action
February 12-16, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5 Days KES 55,000 / USD 1,000 Register
March 11-15, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5 Days KES 55,000 / USD 1,000 Register
April 8-12, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 5 Days KES 55,000 / USD 1,000 Register

Online Training Schedule

Start Date Format Duration Fee Action
February 19, 2024 Live Virtual Classes 4 Weeks KES 55,000 / USD 400 Register
March 18, 2024 Live Virtual Classes 4 Weeks KES 55,000 / USD 400 Register
April 15, 2024 Live Virtual Classes 4 Weeks KES 55,000 / USD 400 Register

About the Course

GIS Mapping & Spatial Data Analysis Course is a comprehensive training program designed to develop professional-level GIS skills. This course combines theoretical knowledge with extensive practical exercises to ensure participants can confidently handle real-world spatial analysis projects.


Participants will learn industry-standard mapping techniques, advanced spatial analysis methods, and professional data management practices. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with leading GIS software and real-world datasets from various industries.


Upon completion, participants will have the skills to create professional maps, perform complex spatial analyses, manage geospatial databases, and communicate spatial insights effectively to stakeholders across different sectors.

Course Outline

Module 1: GIS Fundamentals

  • Introduction to GIS concepts
  • Spatial data types and structures
  • Coordinate systems and projections
  • GIS software overview
  • Map basics and cartography

Module 2: Data Management

  • Data acquisition methods
  • Data quality assessment
  • Database design for GIS
  • Metadata management
  • Data integration techniques

Module 3: Spatial Analysis

  • Vector analysis operations
  • Raster data processing
  • Spatial statistics
  • Network analysis
  • 3D analysis basics

Module 4: Visualization & Mapping

  • Advanced cartographic design
  • Thematic mapping techniques
  • Interactive web mapping
  • Data visualization principles
  • Map production workflows

Additional Course Details

Duration: 5 days (Classroom) / 4 weeks (Online)

Delivery Method: Hands-on exercises, practical projects, case studies

Materials: Course manual, GIS software licenses, exercise datasets

Assessment: Practical exercises, mapping projects, spatial analysis tasks

Certificate: Professional Certificate in GIS Mapping and Spatial Analysis


Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, some analytical background helpful

Language: English

Class Size: Maximum 20 participants for personalized attention