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Introduction

Development and infrastructure planning require accurate, timely, and spatially informed decision-making. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide powerful tools to analyze spatial data, assess development needs, plan infrastructure investments, and monitor project implementation.

This training equips participants with practical GIS skills to support urban and rural development planning, infrastructure design, service delivery, and policy formulation, enabling planners and decision-makers to integrate spatial evidence into development strategies.

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Apply GIS concepts to development and infrastructure planning
  2. Manage and analyze spatial data for planning purposes
  3. Conduct spatial analysis for site selection and infrastructure planning
  4. Create professional planning maps and reports
  5. Integrate GIS with socioeconomic, demographic, and infrastructure data
  6. Support data-driven development planning and decision-making

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
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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

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION
DEADLINE		COURSE COSTClick to Apply.
Jan 19, 2026Jan 23, 2026Jan 14, 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 Outline

Day 1: GIS Fundamentals for Development Planning

  • Introduction to GIS in development and infrastructure planning
  • Types of spatial data used in planning
  • Vector and raster data concepts
  • Coordinate systems and projections
  • GIS software overview (QGIS/ArcGIS)
  • Data sources for development and infrastructure planning

 

Day 2: Spatial Data Management and Planning Maps

  • Managing spatial and attribute data
  • Demographic and socioeconomic datasets
  • Infrastructure and service delivery datasets
  • Data quality, accuracy, and metadata
  • Cartographic principles for planning maps
  • Practical exercise: creating development planning maps

 

Day 3: Spatial Analysis for Infrastructure Planning

  • Site selection and suitability analysis
  • Network analysis (roads, utilities, transport)
  • Accessibility and service coverage analysis
  • Overlay and proximity analysis
  • Land use and zoning analysis
  • Practical exercise: infrastructure site planning

 

Day 4: Monitoring Development Projects and Urban Growth

  • GIS for project monitoring and evaluation
  • Urban growth and land use change analysis
  • Integrating remote sensing data (overview)
  • Risk and impact assessment (environmental, social)
  • GIS for resilience and disaster risk reduction
  • Practical exercise: development monitoring workflow

 

Day 5: Decision Support, Reporting & Project Work

  • GIS-based decision support systems
  • Integrating GIS outputs into development plans and policies
  • Reporting and visualization for stakeholders
  • Introduction to web mapping and dashboards
  • Group project: GIS-based development planning scenario
  • Course review and action planning

 

Targeted Participants

This training is ideal for:

  • Urban and Regional Planners
  • Infrastructure and Public Works Officers
  • Government Planning Departments
  • Development and Humanitarian Practitioners
  • Engineers and Project Managers
  • GIS and Spatial Data Analysts
  • Researchers and Academics

 

Key Benefits to Participants

  • Enhanced spatial planning and analytical skills
  • Improved infrastructure planning and service delivery
  • Stronger evidence-based decision-making
  • Professional planning maps and reports
  • Support for sustainable and inclusive development

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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