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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips participants with practical skills in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support humanitarian response, disaster risk management, and crisis decision-making. Participants will learn how to collect, analyze, and visualize spatial data to improve situational awareness, resource allocation, logistics, and coordination in humanitarian operations. Through hands-on exercises and case studies, the course emphasizes real-world applications in conflict zones, refugee management, health crises, and disaster relief.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Humanitarian aid workers and program managers
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Emergency response and disaster management professionals
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NGO, UN, and development agency staff
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GIS and data analysts in humanitarian contexts
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Researchers and policymakers in humanitarian and disaster risk fields
Course Impact
Organization Impact
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Enhanced decision-making in crisis response through spatial data
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Improved efficiency in aid distribution and logistics
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Stronger capacity for disaster preparedness and resilience planning
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Strengthened accountability and transparency in humanitarian interventions
Individual Impact
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Practical GIS skills tailored to humanitarian operations
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Ability to map vulnerable populations and crisis hotspots
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Improved capacity to support evidence-based humanitarian planning
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Competitive expertise in GIS for international relief and development
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of GIS in humanitarian assistance and crisis management.
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Collect and analyze geospatial data for humanitarian operations.
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Use GIS to support disaster risk reduction and emergency response.
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Apply mapping tools to refugee, health, and food security interventions.
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Develop GIS-based dashboards and reports for humanitarian coordination.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to GIS in Humanitarian Contexts
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Overview of GIS applications in humanitarian work
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Humanitarian data needs and challenges
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Case Study: Mapping crisis-affected populations
Module 2: Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response
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GIS for hazard mapping and risk assessment
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Real-time data for disaster response
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Practical: Creating flood risk maps for emergency planning
Module 3: Refugee and Displacement Management
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GIS in camp planning and service delivery
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Mapping population movements and vulnerabilities
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Case Study: GIS use in refugee camp design
Module 4: Humanitarian Logistics & Food Security
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GIS for supply chain and logistics in emergencies
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Supporting food security and agricultural assessments
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Practical: Route optimization for relief distribution
Module 5: Post-Crisis Recovery & Humanitarian Reporting
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Using GIS for damage assessment and recovery planning
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Integration with humanitarian reporting frameworks
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Case Study: GIS in post-disaster reconstruction
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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