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Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS).Geographical Information System (GIS) is widely used as a valuable tool for management, analysis and presentation of various and great volumes of data, as well as different local planning activities.

In this class, you will learn the advance GIS techniques using applications such as QGIS or ArcGIS. This applications run on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows and Android and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.

About this Course

In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during modules:
Learn about data models and formats, including a full understanding of vector data and raster concepts. You will also learn about the implications of a data’s scale and how to load layers from web services.
Create a vector data model by using vector attribute tables, writing query strings, defining queries, and adding and calculating fields. You’ll also learn how to create new data through the process of digitizing and you’ll use the built-in Editor tools in QGIS/ArcGIS .From data management features to cartography and spatial analysis capabilities, as well as spatial infrastructure with GIS Servers.

Learn about common data storage mechanisms within GIS, including geodatabases and shapefiles. Learn how to choose between them for your projects and how to optimize them for speed and size. You’ll also work with raster for the first time, using digital elevation models and creating slope and distance analysis products.

You should have equivalent experience to completing the first course Introduction to GIS and Mapping before taking this course.

By completing the second class in the Specialization you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program.

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2026

START DATEEND DATEREG. DEADLINECOURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar 2026

START DATEEND DATEREG. DEADLINECOURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 20, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 23, 2026Mar 27, 2026Mar 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 27, 2026May 1, 2026Apr 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
May 25, 2026May 29, 2026May 20, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 22, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 27, 2026July 31, 2026July 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Aug 24, 2026Aug 28, 2026Aug 19, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sept 28, 2026Oct 2, 2026Sept 22, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 26, 2026Oct 30, 2026Oct 20, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 21, 2026Dec 25, 2026Dec 16, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course content Overview

These modules cover these major concepts; in vector and raster data models, scale, designing data tables, using vector attribute tables, and separating and joining data in order to use it more effectively in a relational database.

Introduction to Vector & Raster Geoprocessing

  • Vector and Rater data processing
  • Creating and Working with Vector Data-Geopackages and spatialite layers
  • Difference,Clip, Buffer, Union, Merge Dissolve – Vector.
  • Clip, Composite Band, Mosaic, Split Raster-Raster

Introduction to GIS Processing Toolbox

  • Analysis Tools
  • Proximity Analysis (Buffer, Multiple Ring Buffer, etc.)
  • Statistics Analysis
  • Network Analysis
  • Finding the Shortest route.
  • New Service Area.
  • New Closest Facility
  • New OD Cost Matrix.
  • New Location Allocation

Introduction to Raster processing in GIS 

  • Generating Topographic position Index (TPI), Aspect, Hillshade, Roughness, slope,Terrain Rugged index(TRI)
  • Using the Georeferencer
  • Projections :Warp Projection,
  • Building Virtual Rasters, Building Pyramids and Tile indexes.
  • Polyginize
  • Rasterize
  • Plots
  • Raster Tools
  • Creating Atlas and Dynamic maps

Batch processing frameworks

Database design

Advance labeling and symbologies in GIS.

Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems(RDBMS), Including data in a database, PostgreSQL and PostGIS , Working with OpenGeo suites.

Target Participants

WASH specialists, M & E Experts, Public health, Program Manager, Students, Engineers, Teachers, GIS and Remote Sensing Enthusiasts

Suggested Skills

Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing, basic QGIS Knowledge.

Software

QGIS , ArcGIS ,PostgreSQL ,Geoserver

Certification

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

Group Discount

WE OFFER 10% – 20% DISCOUNT TO GROUPS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTICIPANTS.