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Introduction

This training equips participants with advanced skills to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in security, defence, and intelligence operations. The course focuses on spatial intelligence, situational awareness, threat analysis, and decision support, enabling participants to analyze complex security environments and support operational and strategic planning.

Participants will gain hands-on experience using GIS to integrate spatial, temporal, and attribute data for risk assessment, surveillance planning, incident mapping, and intelligence analysis, while adhering to ethical, legal, and data protection standards.

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Apply GIS concepts to security and intelligence operations
  2. Analyze spatial patterns of security threats and incidents
  3. Support situational awareness and operational planning
  4. Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments using GIS
  5. Integrate GIS with intelligence and surveillance data
  6. Produce professional intelligence maps and reports

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
DEADLINE		COURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 19, 2026Jan 23, 2026Jan 14, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 11, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 9, 2026Mar 13, 2026Mar 4, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Apr 13, 2026Apr 17, 2026Apr 8, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 11, 2026May 15, 2026May 6, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 8, 2026June 12, 2026June 3, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 6, 2026July 10, 2026July 1, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026July 28, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 7, 2026Sept 11, 2026Sept 2, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 5, 2026Oct 9, 2026Oct 1 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026Oct 27, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Dec 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026Dec 2, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Calendar

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
DEADLINE		COURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 12, 2026Jan 16, 2026Jan 7, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 10, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 23, 2026Mar 27, 2026Mar 17, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
May 25, 2026May 29, 2026May 19, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
June 22, 2026June 26, 2026June 17, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 20, 2026July 24, 2026July 15, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Aug 24, 2026Aug 28, 2026Aug 19, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sep 21, 2026Sep 25, 2026Sep 17, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 19, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 14, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 23, 2026Nov 27, 2026Nov 17, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to GIS in Security, Defence & Intelligence

  • Overview of GIS applications in security and defence
  • Role of spatial intelligence in decision-making
  • Types of security and intelligence data
  • Data sources, ethics, and confidentiality
  • Practical exercise: mapping security incidents

 

Day 2: Threat Analysis & Risk Mapping

  • Threat and vulnerability assessment concepts
  • Spatial analysis for crime and security incidents
  • Hotspot, cluster, and trend analysis
  • Terrain, infrastructure, and accessibility analysis
  • Practical exercise: security risk and hotspot mapping

 

Day 3: Operational Planning & Situational Awareness

  • GIS for patrol planning and route optimization
  • Mapping critical assets and sensitive locations
  • Real-time mapping and incident monitoring
  • Integrating GIS with surveillance and field data
  • Practical exercise: operational planning maps

 

Day 4: Intelligence Analysis & Decision Support

  • GIS in intelligence cycle and analysis
  • Temporal and network analysis for intelligence
  • Linking GIS with databases and dashboards
  • Intelligence reporting and visualization standards
  • Practical exercise: intelligence analysis and briefing maps

 

Day 5: Advanced Applications, Ethics & Applied Project

  • GIS for border security and conflict analysis
  • Crisis response and contingency planning
  • Legal, ethical, and data protection considerations
  • Group project: end-to-end security GIS application
  • Presentations, feedback, and course wrap-up

 

Targeted Participants

This training is suitable for:

  • Security and Intelligence Officers
  • Defence and Law Enforcement Personnel
  • Risk and Security Analysts
  • Government and National Security Agencies
  • Humanitarian Security and Access Staff
  • GIS and Data Analysts

 

Key Skills Gained

  • Spatial threat and risk analysis
  • Situational awareness mapping
  • Intelligence-driven decision support
  • Security and operational planning
  • Professional intelligence reporting

 

 

Customization Options

This course can be customized for:

  • Law enforcement and crime analysis
  • Border security and migration management
  • Humanitarian security risk management
  • Integration with remote sensing and real-time data

More Details

Training Approach

Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields, lead this course. It combines theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, group exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants also receive comprehensive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will be issued a certificate of completion at no extra cost.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organizational-specific needs.

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Group Discount

We offer 10% – 20% discount to groups of more than 5 participants.

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