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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips energy planners, GIS professionals, engineers, and analysts with the skills to apply GIS and spatial analysis in the energy sector. Participants will learn how to collect, manage, and analyze geospatial data to support energy resource mapping, infrastructure planning, network optimization, and environmental impact assessment.
Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain the ability to transform spatial data into actionable insights for improved operational efficiency, decision-making, and strategic energy planning.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Energy planners and engineers
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GIS and remote sensing specialists
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Renewable energy analysts
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Utility managers and infrastructure planners
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Policy advisors and energy project managers
Course Impact
Personal Impact
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Builds technical competence in GIS for energy applications
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Enhances spatial data interpretation and visualization skills
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Improves decision-making capabilities in energy planning and management
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens energy resource planning and infrastructure management
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Enhances operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making
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Supports sustainable energy strategies and regulatory compliance
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS mapping and spatial analysis techniques in the energy sector
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Map and analyze energy resources, grids, and infrastructure
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Use spatial data to support energy planning and risk assessment
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Develop maps, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders
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Integrate GIS insights into operational and strategic decision-making
Course Outline
Module 1: GIS Fundamentals and Energy Sector Applications
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Overview of GIS concepts and tools
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Role of GIS in energy planning, generation, distribution, and monitoring
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Spatial data sources for energy projects
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Case Study: GIS-based energy network mapping
Module 2: Spatial Data Acquisition and Management
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Techniques for collecting energy-related spatial data (satellite, survey, sensors)
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Data validation, cleaning, and database management
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Organizing spatial datasets for energy analysis
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Practical Exercise:Build a GIS database for a local energy grid
Module 3: Energy Infrastructure and Resource Mapping
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Mapping renewable and non-renewable energy resources
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Spatial analysis for energy networks, distribution, and site selection
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Identifying opportunities for operational optimization
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Case Study:GIS analysis for renewable energy site planning
Module 4: Environmental and Risk Analysis
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Assessing environmental impacts using GIS and spatial analytics
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Risk mapping for energy infrastructure (natural hazards, urban constraints)
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Integrating GIS in sustainability and regulatory compliance
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Practical Exercise: Create a risk map for energy infrastructure
Module 5: Reporting, Visualization, and Strategic Applications
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Designing professional maps, dashboards, and spatial reports
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Communicating GIS findings to stakeholders and decision-makers
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Strategic integration of GIS insights for energy planning and policy
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Practical Exercise:Present a GIS-based energy project plan
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
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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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