Training Date 23 Oct - 27 Oct, 2025
Training Mode Physical
Venue Maarifa Consult office
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It’s a known fact that information is processed from facts and figures. Giving a spatial dimension to data and performing spatial analysis in a GIS environment enhances the interpretation, which eventually speeds up implementation of programs. Integrating GIS and Remote Sensing as a decision-making tool has seen many organizations gain competitive advantage and remain relevant globally. A geographic information system (GIS) will allow you to bring all types of data inform of layers, overlay them to perform analysis and eventually publish a map from that. Once the data is collected, participants will be equipped with analyses skills using Microsoft Excel program where techniques on handling both qualitative and quantitative data will be illustrated.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of completion.

objectives

 By completing this course, participants will be able to: –

  • Evaluate the spatial data requirements in Water Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Use GIS and RS as a tool for monitoring WASH projects Activities
  • Assess spatial data availability
  • Understand the importance of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in WASH programs
  • Use participatory GIS (PGIS) at community level
  • Carry out water and sanitation modelling using GIS
  • Collect data using Mobile data gathering tools
  • Carry out basic data analysis using statistical software
  • Design and implement their own GIS projects that integrate remote sensing data, GPS-based field information in a proper geospatial framework

Outline

  • Introduction and definition of concepts
      • Reviewing WASH concepts
      • Introduction to GIS concepts
      • Components of GIS Systems
      • GIS functions and capabilities in the context of WASH
      • Spatial data concepts & Spatial Data Infrastructure in WASH
  • Introduction to GIS Software (QGIS)
      • Developing standard procedures and guidelines
      • Integrating GPS field data into the GIS database
      • Facilitated Field exercises in GPS Data Collection for WASH
      • Managing and manipulating GIS Data
      • Working with tabular data in GIS
      • Facilitated practical exercises in working with tabular data in Excel format
      • Introduction to Spatial databases
      • Facilitated Practical exercises in working with spatial Databases (Geo-databases)
  • Mobile based data collection in WASH
      • Introduction to kobotoolbox
      • Setting up kobotoolbox
      • Designing a wash data collection form in kobo forms
      • Setting up kobo collect in mobile phone and linking the Kobo collect  to kobotoolbox
      • Collecting data using kobo collect
      • Uploading and managing data within kobo toolbox
  • Case studies and demonstration on various GIS based on project’s data
      • GIS as a tool for WASH
      • Facilitated Practical exercises in working with GIS Data
      • Using GIS in Impact assessment analysis
  • Development and presentation of maps
      • GIS Mapping
      • Styling and symbolization
      • Cartography and use of Legends
      • Mapping resources/Project activities

Approach

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Tailor-Made

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@maarifaconsult.com / and cc    maarifaconsult@gmail.com

OR Call us on +256774361213

Fees & Payment

Fees Ugandans: UGX400000 International: USD200

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, Lunch & Breakfast. Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to training@maarifaconsult.com /or maarifaconsult@gmail.com

 

Bank Account can be Requested.