About the GIS in WASH Training
A GIS helps people visualize and create information that can be used to make decisions and solve problems. This course will equip participants with the ability to perform multi criteria analysis of WASH, model wash projects, identify Most at-Risk Populations, use GIS as a monitoring tool for WASH activities. Get an introduction to the basic components of a GIS in WASH programs. Learn fundamental concepts that underlie the use of a GIS with hands-on experience with maps and geographic data.
Goals
- Create a GIS map that incorporated WASH activities..
- Evaluate data for use in a WASH project.
- Visually analyze feature relationships and patterns on a GIS map.
- Share GIS maps and analysis results and relationships.
What you will learn
- Carry out basic mapping and data analysis using GIS software’s e.g. QGIS, Google Earth Pro.
- Collect data using Mobile data gathering tools such as ODK, kobo collect, QField or GPS Essentials.
- Create geodatabase for WASH Projects.
- Familiarize with spatial data availability
- Appreciate the role of Spatial Data Infrastructure in WASH programs
- Use GIS as a tool for WASH projects activities
- Conduct participatory GIS in community projects.
- Conduct basic water and sanitation modeling in GIS
- Integrate GIS within new and existing WASH activities.
- Practise Wise GIS Skills for projects.
Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2023
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST (Classroom) | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2023 | June 16, 2023 | June 7, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| July 31, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | July 26, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Sept 18, 2023 | Sept 22, 2023 | Sept 14, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | USD 980 | Register |
Online Training Calendar 2023
| START DATE | END DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | COURSE COST (Online) | Click to Apply. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2023 | June 2, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| July 17, 2023 | July 21, 2023 | July 14, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Sept 4, 2023 | Sept 8, 2023 | Sept 1, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | USD 350 / KES 30000 | Register |
Group Discount
WE OFFER 10% – 20% DISCOUNT TO GROUPS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTICIPANTS.
Course Content
Introduction and definition of concepts and Jargons
- Introduction to GIS concepts: Definition and application of GIS in WASH context.
- Introduction to 5 Components of a GIS Systems
- Introduction to GIS Software (QGIS) Installation and Interface. We will use the latest version for this course that has extra functionalities and updates compatible with Windows ,Linux and Mac OS.
- Managing and manipulating GIS Data
- Datum and Projections
- Data types in GIS: Vector and Raster models.
- Working with tabular data such as CSV and excel in QGIS. Performing Spatial Join for non-spatial data.
- Types of resolutions in GIS.
- Introduction to Spatial databases
- Geospatial functions and capabilities in the context of WASH
- Spatial data concepts & Spatial Data Infrastructure in WASH
Data collection methods
- Facilitated exercises in GPS Data Collection using GIS Android apps
- Introduction to QField Sync, kobo toolbox or ODK. A look at the basic interface and features.
- Setting up kobo toolbox or QField Sync
- Designing a wash data collection form in kobo forms, ODK or in QField Sync
- Deploying forms to Kobo collect app , ODK app or Synchronization of QField app with QField Sync.
- Setting up kobo collect in mobile phone and linking the Kobo collect to kobotoolbox
- Collecting data using QField app, kobo collect app or ODK app for android phones
- Uploading and managing data.
- Uploading data into QGIS for analysis and mapping.
Development and presentation of maps
- Working with spatial Databases (.gdb), Geopackages(gpkg) and Spatialite layers(sqlite).
- Working with GIS Data. Digitization and Georeferencing.
- QGIS Mapping techniques
- Basic to advanced Labeling, Styling and symbolization
- Cartography and Customization of Legends
- Using the print Composer to make final maps.
- Creating Atlas maps. Automation of Map making.
- Creating Value Maps, Cascading selects and Heat Maps/Dot density Maps
- Creating graphs i.e., pie charts, Histograms and Text diagrams with the aid of inbuilt plugins.
Vector Geoprocessing, Analysis and Exquisite map making and presentation using project data
- Basic analysis and Geo processing
- Performing different vector Geo-processing functionalities for WASH Projects
- Performing vector analysis for WASH Projects
- Batch processing to aid WASH Project analysis
- Graphical Modelling for WASH Projects
- Working with vector tiles and tables for WASH projects.
- Wise GIS solutions for your WASH Projects.
Target Participants
WASH specialists, M & E Experts, Public health, Program Manager, Students, Engineers, Teachers, GIS and Remote Sensing Enthusiasts, Newbies
Suggested Skills
Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing.
Software
QGIS, Kobo Toolbox, Google Earth, ArcGIS
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course every participant will get a Certificate at no extra cost.
