Training Date 6 Nov - 10 Nov, 2025
Training Mode Physical
Venue Maarifa Consult office
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GIS is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to their locations. This training will present a practical guide for using a geographic information system (GIS) integrated with Monitoring and Evaluation. The 5 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/project officers 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, when, and by whom.

Who should attend?

The course is designed for representatives from government, project teams, NGOs, multi and bilateral development organizations, consultancies, etc, that are typically employed as project managers and officers, M&E specialists, technical specialists, students and researchers.

Certification

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

objectives

  1. Understand Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems
  2. Understand key concepts in M&E and GIS
  3. Learn how to developing an M&E-GIS System
  4. Learn about the working of M&E information management systems
  5. Learn how to collect data using mobile phones and GPS
  6. Learn how to integrate exiting M&E data with GIS
  7. Learn how to analyze and visualize M&E data with the aid of GIS techniques
  8. Learn how to integrate GIS into M&E activities

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

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.