Robust spatial analysis techniques enable firms and local governments to evaluate sites, plot out marketing plans , perform site selection/suitability analysis, land sale, market analysis and optimize tenant management strategies. By incorporating findings from multiple databases, like census data and financial history, real estate professionals and urban planners can precisely assess a plot of land’s value and make predictions about future developments.
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.
About this Course
A GIS helps people visualize and create information that can be used to make decisions and solve problems. Get an introduction to the basic components of a GIS. Learn fundamental concepts that underlie the use of a GIS with hands-on experience with maps and geographic data.
This course uses QGIS/ArcGIS, Google Earth Pro and Saga.
Goals
- Understand the basic concepts of GIS and Remote Sensing
- Evaluate data for use in a GIS mapping project.
- Visually analyze feature relationships and patterns on a GIS map.
- Share GIS maps and analysis results.
- Understand various integrations of GIS and RS in Real estate, Urban and Regional Planning
- Understand Digital Image Processing Techniques
Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2023
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST (Classroom) | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | May 12, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| June 26, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | June 22, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 6, 2023 | Sept 28, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
Online Training Calendar 2023
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST (Online) | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | June 8, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| July 31, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | July 27, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Sept 18, 2023 | Sept 22, 2023 | Sept 14, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
Group Discount
WE OFFER 10% – 20% DISCOUNT TO GROUPS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTICIPANTS.
Course Content Overview
Introduction to GIS and Remote Sensing Jargons
- What is GIS?
- What can you do with GIS?
- What are the components of a GIS?
- What is Remote Sensing?
- Think of ways to apply GIS
- What are the Resolutions?
- Types of Resolutions
- Downloading data from online resources
- Installation and Interface of QGIS, Google Earth
Datum and Projection
- Datum
- Coordinate System
- Map Projection
- Map Scales
Data Types, Heads-up Digitization
- Vector and Raster Data
- Non-Spatial Data (CSV)
- Creating Vector Files and Data Collection
- Attribute Table Creation/Editing, Join Table
- Attribute table (Join Table & Spatial Query (By Location and Attribute)
Symbology & Labelling
- Introduction to Symbolization.
- Single Symbol, Unique Value
- Graduated Colours, Proportional Symbol
- Dot Density, Chart
- Georeferencing
- Labels
- Displaying dynamic labels
- Reference scale
- Controlling which features are labeled
- Controlling where labels are placed
- Converting labels to annotation
Spatial Data Input and Editing
- Introduction to Spatial datasets
- Topology & Error Checking
- Basic Spatial Adjustment
- Data collection using ODK, Kobo collect, QField or GPS Essentials
Development and presentation of maps
- Cartography and Customization of Legends
- Mapping resources
- Map generation automation i.e. Creating Atlas maps
- Practical exercise on making a soil map
Digital Image Processing Techniques
- Downloading satellites data (e.g., Landsat and Sentinel) for urban sprawl analysis
- Hyperspectral Data Analysis
- Multispectral satellite images acquisition
- Supervised and Unsupervised classification using useful plugins.
- Data exploration and pre-processing. i.e DOS1 Correction, Image rectification and Reflectance.
- Accuracy Assessment
- Case studies and practical lessons ; Creating a Land Use land Cover distribution map, Cadastral map, Urban Sprawl , smart urban planning for cities and disaster management analysis.
- Creating a simple web map for data sharing.
- Wise GIS and remote sensing solutions.
Target Participants
Newbies, Urban Planners, Real estate managers, Regional planners , Students, Teachers, GIS and Remote Sensing Enthusiasts
Suggested Skills
Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing.
Software
QGIS Version 3, Google Earth Pro
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be awarded a certificate at no extra cost.
