Training Date 20 Sep - 23 Sep, 2025
Training Mode Physical
Venue Maarifa Consult office
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Introduction

This training will present a practical guide for using a geographic information system (GIS) integrated with Monitoring and Evaluation. The three days training is aimed helping development partners to monitor and evaluate the activities of specific projects intended to support M&E systems for sustainable programs and projects. The use of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation improves the effectiveness and communications of results to management, funding partners and beneficiaries. The integration of GIS in monitoring and Evaluation makes it possible to link, or integrate information that is difficult to associate through any other means. With GIS M&E/Researchers are able to use combinations of mapped variables to build and analyze new variables. Presenting data in the form of a map helps to understand the significance of where,.

objectives

By the end of this course, the participants will be able to:

  • Define and differentiate between variety of spatial data models and formats
  • Explain and apply the basics of representation in GIS, (including using vector and raster data formats, determining appropriate geographic coordinate system for a given spatial data file and applying the appropriate geographic projection to a map type and spatial scale)
  • Manipulate geospatial datasets (e.g. cleaning, joining, querying, extracting)
  • Apply appropriate thematic map symbology to represent geographic phenomena
  • Produce static map products that integrate multiple data types and analytical methods
  • Obtain geospatial data from a variety of online sources and integrate into mapping processes
  • Integrate desktop GIS procedures with web-based mapping platforms

 

Outline

  • Theme one: An Overview of GIS
      • Basic GIS Concepts
      • GIS Software; the General Overview
      • Open Source GIS Software
  • Theme two: Exploring the Interface
      • The QGIS Interface
      • Adding Vector Data
      • Exploring the Map View
      • Exploring Features
      • Adding Raster Data
      • Saving Your Project
  • Theme Three: Geographic Analysis
      • Creating New Project from Existing One
      • Geoprocessing Shapefiles
      • Joining and Mapping Attribute Data
      • Plotting Coordinate Data
      • Running Statistics and Querying Attributes
      • Drawing Buffers and Making Selections
      • Screen Captures
  • Theme Four:  Thematic Mapping

       

      • Transforming Map Projections
      • More Geoprocessing
      • Creating Calculated Fields
      • Classifying and Symbolizing Data
      • Designing Maps
      • Adding Labels
  • Session five: Case Study

Approach

Our Training 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.

 

Certification

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

Tailor-Made

Tailor-Made Training

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

Payment

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.