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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course equips participants with practical knowledge and technical skills to use QGIS Desktop and QGIS Server for spatial data management, mapping, and web-based GIS applications. Participants will learn how to create, analyze, and visualize spatial data in QGIS Desktop and then publish and manage GIS services using QGIS Server. The course blends theory and hands-on exercises to ensure participants can effectively apply QGIS tools in real-world planning, development, and decision-making contexts.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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GIS Analysts and Technicians
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Environmental and Urban Planners
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Data Scientists and M&E Specialists
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IT professionals managing spatial databases or GIS infrastructure
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances institutional capacity in geospatial data management and analysis.
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Improves spatial decision-making through centralized GIS services.
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Supports data-driven planning and policy development.
Individual Impact
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Builds advanced GIS skills for mapping, analysis, and visualization.
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Enables professionals to deploy and manage GIS data through QGIS Server.
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Expands career opportunities in GIS, data science, and spatial planning.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Work efficiently with QGIS Desktop for data creation, editing, and analysis.
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Set up and configure QGIS Server for publishing GIS layers and maps.
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Integrate QGIS with databases such as PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
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Automate tasks and manage spatial workflows using QGIS tools.
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Develop and share interactive maps and web-based GIS applications.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to QGIS and Spatial Data Concepts
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Overview of QGIS Desktop and QGIS Server architecture.
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Understanding spatial data types, projections, and coordinate systems.
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Importing and managing raster and vector datasets.
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Case Study: Building a baseline GIS project for infrastructure planning.
Module 2: Data Creation, Editing, and Spatial Analysis in QGIS
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Creating and editing shapefiles and geodatabases.
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Performing attribute and spatial queries.
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Conducting buffer, overlay, and spatial join analyses.
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Case Study: Land-use change detection using QGIS spatial analysis tools.
Module 3: Visualization and Thematic Mapping
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Creating professional map layouts and symbology.
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Labeling and annotation for clarity and presentation.
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Creating dynamic visualizations using temporal and 3D tools.
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Case Study: Thematic mapping for urban development and resource allocation.
Module 4: Setting up and Configuring QGIS Server
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Installation and configuration of QGIS Server and QGIS Web Client.
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Publishing QGIS projects as OGC-compliant web services (WMS, WFS, WCS).
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Connecting QGIS Desktop to QGIS Server for live data updates.
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Case Study: Deploying a GIS web map service for environmental monitoring.
Module 5: Integration, Automation, and GIS Application Development
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Integrating QGIS Server with PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
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Automating workflows with Python (PyQGIS).
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Managing and maintaining geospatial data systems.
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Case Study: Developing an interactive web GIS dashboard for community projects.
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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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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