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Introduction to GIS and Mapping Training

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Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class, you will learn the beginner GIS techniques using applications such as QGIS or ArcGIS. These applications runs on Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows and Android and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities.

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.

Goals

  • Create a GIS map.
  • 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.
Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar 2026
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Jan 19, 2026Jan 23, 2026Jan 14, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 11, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 9, 2026Mar 13, 2026Mar 4, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Apr 13, 2026Apr 17, 2026Apr 8, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 11, 2026May 15, 2026May 6, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 8, 2026June 12, 2026June 3, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
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Aug 3, 2026Aug 7, 2026July 28, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 7, 2026Sept 11, 2026Sept 2, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 5, 2026Oct 9, 2026Oct 1 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 2, 2026Nov 6, 2026Oct 27, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Dec 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026Dec 2, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Online Training Calendar 2026
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Jan 12, 2026Jan 16, 2026Jan 7, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Content Overview

  • Introduction to GIS
  • What is GIS?
  • What can you do with GIS?
  • What is Remote Sensing?
  • Think of ways to apply GIS
  • What are the Resolutions?
  • Types of Resolutions
  • Digital Image Processing

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
  • Heat Map
  • Making a map with 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

Target Participants

Newbies, 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.

Software

QGIS , ArcGIS ,Google Earth Pro

Certification

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

Group Discount

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