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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course is designed for GIS professionals, urban planners, environmental analysts, and spatial data specialists who want to leverage Google Earth Pro for efficient data acquisition and professional map design. Participants will learn how to collect, organize, and visualize spatial data to support planning, research, and decision-making.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will gain practical skills to create accurate, visually compelling maps, analyze spatial information, and present geospatial data effectively for projects and reports.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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GIS analysts and technicians
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Urban and regional planners
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Environmental and infrastructure specialists
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Researchers and mapping professionals
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Local government and development agency staff
Course Impact
Personal Impact
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Builds practical skills in GIS data acquisition and map design
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Enhances ability to analyze and visualize spatial information
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Improves proficiency in presenting geospatial data effectively
Organizational Impact
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Supports accurate data-driven decision-making
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Improves efficiency in planning, reporting, and project documentation
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Enhances the organization’s capacity for spatial analysis and presentation
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Acquire, import, and manage spatial data using Google Earth Pro
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Perform basic spatial analysis and coordinate mapping
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Design and customize maps for professional presentation
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Integrate spatial data into planning and decision-making processes
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Export and share maps and datasets in multiple formats
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Apply geospatial data for environmental, infrastructure, and urban planning projects
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Google Earth Pro and GIS Fundamentals
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Overview of GIS concepts and applications
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Features and capabilities of Google Earth Pro
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Understanding spatial data types and formats
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Practical Exercise:Explore and navigate Google Earth Pro, identifying key geographic features
Module 2: Spatial Data Acquisition
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Importing and exporting spatial data (KML, CSV, shapefiles)
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Collecting coordinates and georeferencing points, lines, and polygons
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Managing multiple data layers for analysis
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Practical Exercise:Collect and organize spatial data for a project scenario
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis
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Organizing spatial datasets for efficiency
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Performing basic spatial analysis (distance, area, elevation)
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Integrating Google Earth Pro data with other GIS platforms
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Case Study: Analyzing spatial data for urban planning decision-making
Module 4: Map Design and Visualization
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Principles of professional map design (symbols, labels, colors)
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Customizing map layouts and legends
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Adding annotations, overlays, and multimedia elements
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Practical Exercise:Design a professional map for a development project
Module 5: Map Exporting, Sharing, and Reporting
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Exporting maps in different formats for presentation and reporting
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Creating interactive maps for stakeholder engagement
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Best practices for documentation and geospatial reporting
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Practical Exercise:Prepare and present a final map project integrating acquired data
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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