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Course Overview
FeaturedWater, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs rely heavily on accurate spatial data to inform planning, implementation, and monitoring. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis provide powerful tools to map infrastructure, assess coverage gaps, monitor service delivery, and support data-driven decision-making.
This 10-day training equips participants with practical skills in GIS mapping, spatial data collection, and analysis, tailored to WASH program needs. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will learn how to use GIS for planning, monitoring, and evaluating WASH interventions to improve service access, efficiency, and sustainability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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WASH program managers and coordinators
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) officers
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Water resource engineers and planners
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Public health professionals involved in WASH interventions
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Data managers, researchers, and policy advisors in development programs
Course Impact
Organisation Impact
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Improved planning and monitoring of WASH services through GIS-based insights
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Strengthened data-driven decision-making in WASH program design and implementation
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Enhanced ability to identify underserved communities and allocate resources effectively
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Increased efficiency in reporting and compliance with donor and government requirements
Individual Impact
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Proficiency in GIS mapping tools and spatial data analysis for WASH projects
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Ability to integrate field-collected data with GIS systems for program reporting
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Enhanced skills in visualizing and presenting WASH-related data
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Greater professional competitiveness in data-driven development programming
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand GIS principles and their application in WASH program design and evaluation.
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Collect, manage, and analyze spatial data relevant to water and sanitation services.
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Create thematic maps to visualize access, infrastructure, and service gaps.
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Apply spatial analysis to monitor WASH coverage and equity.
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Use GIS in impact evaluation and decision-support systems for WASH.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Its Relevance in WASH
- GIS concepts, spatial data types, and projections
- Role of GIS in WASH planning, monitoring, and evaluation
- Case study: Mapping sanitation access in rural communities
Module 2: Data Collection Methods for WASH Programs
- Mobile tools: ODK, KoboToolbox, GPS devices
- Designing surveys for WASH data collection
- Case study: Using mobile surveys to map water points
Module 3: Data Cleaning, Integration, and Management
- Data validation and cleaning techniques
- Combining spatial and non-spatial datasets
- Case study: Integrating household survey data into GIS
Module 4: Introduction to GIS Tools and Platforms
- Hands-on with QGIS and overview of ArcGIS
- Installing plugins and using open-source datasets
- Case study: OpenStreetMap for rural WASH mapping
Module 5: Mapping WASH Infrastructure and Services
- Creating base maps and thematic maps
- Visualizing service coverage (water points, sanitation facilities)
- Case study: Mapping hygiene services in schools
Module 6: Spatial Analysis for Service Coverage
- Buffer analysis for distance-to-service
- Hotspot and cluster analysis
- Case study: Identifying underserved zones in peri-urban areas
Module 7: Advanced GIS Analysis for WASH Programs
- Overlay and multi-criteria analysis
- Catchment analysis for water resource planning
- Case study: Analyzing competing demands on water resources
Module 8: GIS Dashboards and Visualization
- Building interactive dashboards with Power BI/Tableau + GIS data
- Communicating WASH results to stakeholders
- Case study: Real-time dashboards for donor reporting
Module 9: GIS for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL)
- Integrating GIS with MEAL frameworks
- Tracking program outcomes using spatial indicators
- Case study: Monitoring sanitation projects through GIS mapping
Module 10: Developing GIS-Based WASH Action Plans
- Applying GIS outputs to strategy and policy development
- Preparing presentations and final project reports
- Capstone exercise: Designing a WASH intervention using GIS insights
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
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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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