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Introduction

This training equips participants with practical skills to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in disaster risk reduction (DRR), preparedness, response, and recovery. The course emphasizes the use of spatial data and mapping to support evidence-based decision-making, early warning systems, damage assessment, and humanitarian coordination.

Participants will work with real-world disaster datasets and learn best practices aligned with global frameworks and national disaster management systems.

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Apply GIS tools for disaster risk assessment and mapping
  2. Analyze hazard, exposure, and vulnerability data
  3. Support disaster preparedness and early warning using GIS
  4. Use GIS for emergency response coordination
  5. Conduct damage and needs assessments using spatial analysis
  6. Produce professional disaster maps and reports

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

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Jan 5, 2026Jan 9, 2026Jan 1, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 10, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 2, 2026Mar 6, 2026Feb 26, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 30, 2026Apr 3, 2026Mar 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 23, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 20, 2026July 24, 2026July 15, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 31, 2026Sept 4, 2026Aug 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 21, 2026Sept 25, 2026Sept 16, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 19, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 14, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar

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Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to GIS in Disaster Management

  • Overview of disaster management cycle
  • Role of GIS in DRR and emergency management
  • Types of disasters: natural and human-induced
  • Spatial data sources for disaster management
  • Introduction to hazard, exposure, and vulnerability concepts
  • Practical exercise: mapping disaster-prone areas

 

Day 2: Hazard and Risk Mapping

  • Hazard mapping techniques (floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides)
  • Vulnerability and exposure analysis
  • Risk assessment models and spatial overlays
  • Use of remote sensing and secondary data
  • Practical exercise: disaster risk mapping

 

Day 3: GIS for Disaster Preparedness and Early Warning

  • Preparedness planning using GIS
  • Early warning systems and spatial monitoring
  • Evacuation planning and safe-zone mapping
  • Critical infrastructure and service mapping
  • Practical exercise: preparedness and evacuation maps

 

Day 4: GIS for Emergency Response and Damage Assessment

  • Rapid mapping for emergency response
  • GIS for humanitarian coordination and logistics
  • Damage and needs assessment (DNA) mapping
  • Integrating mobile data collection and field assessments
  • Practical exercise: post-disaster damage assessment mapping

 

Day 5: Recovery, Resilience & Applied Project

  • GIS in post-disaster recovery and reconstruction
  • Resilience planning and climate adaptation mapping
  • Integrating GIS into disaster management systems
  • Group project: end-to-end disaster GIS application
  • Presentation, feedback, and course review

 

Targeted Participants

This training is suitable for:

  • Disaster Management Officers
  • GIS and Remote Sensing Professionals
  • Humanitarian and Emergency Response Staff
  • Government and Local Authority Officers
  • Environmental and Climate Specialists
  • NGOs and Development Practitioners
  • Researchers and Policy Analysts

 

Key Skills Gained

  • Disaster risk and hazard mapping
  • Spatial analysis for emergency planning
  • GIS-based damage and needs assessment
  • Decision-support mapping for disasters
  • Professional disaster reporting

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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