Web maps are online maps created with GIS applications that provide a way to work and interact with geographic content organized as layers. They are shared across your organization and beyond on the web and across smartphones and tablets. Each map contains a reference base map along with a set of additional data layers, plus tools that work on these layers. The tools can do simple things, such as open a pop-up window when you click on the map, or more complex things, such as performing spatial analysis.

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.

Learning this course will enable participants:

1. Understanding Spatial Data Visualization: Web mapping enables you to visualize spatial data in an interactive and visually appealing manner. By studying web mapping, you can learn how to create dynamic maps that effectively communicate spatial patterns, relationships, and trends.
2. Enhancing Decision-Making and Analysis: Web mapping allows you to perform geospatial analysis and make informed decisions based on spatial data. By studying web mapping, you can gain the skills to analyze and interpret geospatial information, helping you make more informed choices in various fields such as urban planning, environmental management, marketing, and logistics.
3. Sharing and Collaboration: Web mapping facilitates the sharing and collaboration of spatial data and maps. By studying web mapping, you can learn how to publish and share your maps online, enabling others to access and interact with the information. This promotes collaboration, fosters knowledge exchange, and allows stakeholders to make better-informed decisions collectively.
4. Enhancing Data Presentation: Web mapping provides powerful tools for presenting data in an engaging and intuitive way. By studying web mapping, you can learn how to effectively present spatial data through interactive maps, charts, and visualizations. This skill is valuable for conveying complex information in a visually appealing manner.
5. Exploring Career Opportunities: Proficiency in web mapping opens up various career opportunities. Many industries, including urban planning, environmental sciences, logistics, marketing, and disaster management, rely on web mapping professionals to analyze spatial data and create interactive maps. Studying web mapping can enhance your job prospects and provide you with a competitive edge in these fields.
6. Keeping Up with Technological Advancements: Web mapping technologies are constantly evolving, with new tools, APIs, and frameworks emerging regularly. By studying web mapping, you can stay updated with the latest advancements in the field and adapt to new technologies, ensuring you remain competent and relevant in the ever-changing world of geospatial data analysis and visualization.

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

START DATE	END DATE	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	COURSE COST	Click to Apply.
Apr 14, 2025	Apr 18, 2025	Apr 10, 2025	USD 1000	Register
May 5, 2025	May 9, 2025	May 1, 2025	USD 1000	Register
June 16, 2025	June 20, 2025	June 12, 2025	USD 1000	Register
July 21, 2025	July 25, 2025	July 17, 2025	USD 1000	Register
Aug 11, 2025	Aug 15, 2025	Aug 8, 2025	USD 1000	Register
Sept 15, 2025	Sept 19, 2025	Sept 11, 2025	USD 1000	Register
Oct 13, 2025	Oct 17, 2025	Oct 10, 2025	USD 1000	Register
Nov 24, 2025	Nov 28, 2025	Nov 20, 2025	USD 1000	Register
Dec 22, 2025	Dec 26, 2025	Dec 18, 2025	USD 1000	Register

Important Dates
Online Training Calendar

START DATE	END DATE	REGISTRATION DEADLINE	COURSE COST (Online)	Click to Apply.
April 14, 2025	April 18, 2025	April 10, 2025	USD 500	Register
May 12, 2025	May 16, 2025	May 8, 2025	USD 500	Register
June 9, 2025	June 13, 2025	June 5, 2025	USD 500	Register
July 14, 2025	July 18, 2025	July 10, 2025	USD 500	Register
Aug 18, 2025	Aug 22, 2025	Aug 14, 2025	USD 500	Register
Sept 8, 2025	Sept 12, 2025	Sept 4, 2025	USD 500	Register
Oct 20, 2025	Oct 24, 2025	Oct 16, 2025	USD 500	Register
Nov 3, 2025	Nov 7, 2025	Nov 1, 2025	USD 500	Register

Course Content Overview

Module 1: Introduction to Web Mapping

• Overview of web mapping technologies and applications
• Components of a web mapping system
• Introduction to web mapping platforms and frameworks

Module 2: Spatial Data for Web Mapping

• Types of spatial data formats (vector and raster)
• Data acquisition and preparation for web mapping
• Georeferencing and coordinate systems

Module 3: Creating Interactive Maps

• Building a basic web map with markers, polygons, and lines
• Customizing map appearance and styles
• Implementing user interactions (zooming, panning, etc.)

Module 4: Overlaying Data Layers and Geospatial Analysis

• Adding various types of data layers (e.g., shapefiles, GeoJSON)
• Working with different map projections and coordinate systems
• Performing spatial queries and basic geospatial analysis

Module 5: Web Map Services and Deployment

• Consuming and displaying web map services in web applications
• Introduction to geocoding and routing services
• Publishing and sharing web maps
• Installing Plugins for webmapping.
• Working with spatialite layers.
• Working with Geopackages and digitizing. Creation of different data types for webmapping.
• Overview of OGC Web Services(OWS); WebMap Service(WMS),Web Feature Service(WFS), Web Coverage service(WCS)
• Webservers, Geoserver and Map servers
• Setting up API and inputing layers.
• Map viewer.
• Geonodes and Geo network Opensource.
• OpenGIS Web Processing services(WPS)
• Publishing Webmaps online.

Target Participants

Newbies, WASH specialists, M & E Experts, Public health, Program Manager, Students, Engineers, Teachers, Web mapping  Enthusiasts, web developers

Suggested Skills

Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing.

Software

QGIS, Geo server, Map server, ArcGIS

Certification

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