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Course Overview
FeaturedThis intensive course provides urban planners, GIS professionals, policymakers, and spatial analysts with practical skills to leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for effective spatial planning and development decision-making. Participants will learn how to collect, process, model, and visualize spatial data to support land use planning, infrastructure development, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Through hands-on GIS exercises, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, attendees will gain the capability to integrate spatial intelligence into planning workflows, enhance data-driven decisions, and optimize urban and regional development outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Urban and regional planners
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GIS Analysts and technicians
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Land use planning officers
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Environmental and infrastructure planners
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Local government officers
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Development consultants and policy specialists
Course Impact
Personal Impact
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Builds technical expertise in GIS-based planning
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Strengthens decision-making using spatial data insights
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Enhances capability to support complex development projects
Organizational Impact
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Promotes data-driven planning and policy development
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Improves efficiency in project feasibility and spatial assessment
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Enhances organizational capacity for evidence-based development planning
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS tools for urban and regional spatial planning
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Analyze, interpret, and visualize spatial datasets for decision support
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Develop land suitability and zoning models
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Implement spatial analysis techniques to support infrastructure and development projects
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Use GIS for environmental assessment and policy formulation
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Generate professional spatial planning maps and reports
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to GIS for Spatial Planning
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Concepts of spatial planning and GIS integration
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Types and sources of spatial data
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GIS software overview and data formats
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Setting up GIS projects for planning
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Case Study:GIS applications in urban planning
Module 2: Spatial Data Processing and Mapping
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Spatial data acquisition and validation
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Projections, coordinate systems, and data management
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Cartographic principles for planning maps
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Creating base maps and thematic layers
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Practical Exercise:Preparing spatial datasets for planning analysis
Module 3:Spatial Analysis for Land Use & Development
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Land suitability analysis and zoning
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Buffering, overlay analysis, and spatial querying
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Infrastructure planning using GIS
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Modeling population growth and urban expansion
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Case Study:Using GIS for land allocation and zoning decisions
Module 4: Environmental and Risk Assessment using GIS
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GIS for environmental impact analysis
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Hazard mapping and disaster risk reduction
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Integration of climate data in spatial planning
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Scenario modelling for development planning
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Practical Exercise:Conducting an environmental risk spatial assessment
Module 5:Reporting, Policy Integration & GIS Project Implementation
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Creating professional spatial planning reports and map outputs
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Communicating GIS findings to decision-makers
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Integrating GIS insights into planning policies
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Developing a GIS spatial planning project roadmap
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Practical Exercise:Designing a GIS-based spatial planning strategy
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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