Geospatial Information Systems (gis) For Public Administration Training Course in Kenya
Introduction
As governments face increasing demands for transparency, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) have become an indispensable tool in modern public administration. The Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) for Public Administration Training Course is designed to equip public sector professionals with practical skills to harness spatial data for planning, service delivery, monitoring, and resource allocation.
Through this intensive training, participants will gain hands-on experience with GIS technologies, explore real-world applications in governance, and develop the analytical capabilities to transform geospatial insights into actionable public policy. This course provides a solid foundation for integrating GIS into government systems for improved decision-making, accountability, and citizen engagement.
Target Audience
- Urban and regional planners
- Public policy analysts
- Local government administrators
- Environmental and land-use officers
- Infrastructure and transport managers
- Emergency response coordinators
- Data and GIS specialists in the public sector
Course Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of GIS and its relevance in public administration
- Analyze spatial data to inform government planning and decision-making
- Apply GIS tools for infrastructure, health, education, and urban development
- Use GIS in disaster risk management and environmental monitoring
- Integrate GIS into e-government platforms and citizen services
- Interpret and visualize geospatial data using mapping software
- Enhance transparency and accountability through spatial data
- Strengthen data governance and spatial data infrastructure (SDI)
- Promote inter-agency collaboration using shared geospatial platforms
Duration
5 Days
Course Outline
Module 1: GIS Basics and Spatial Thinking
- Principles of geospatial science
- Understanding location-based data
- Spatial data models and types
- Coordinate systems and projections
- Fundamentals of map interpretation
Module 2: GIS Software and Tools in Government
- Overview of leading GIS platforms
- Data entry, import, and cleaning
- Customizing geodatabases for public use
- Toolkits for analysis and mapping
- Mobile GIS applications
Module 3: Mapping for Policy and Planning
- Creating thematic maps for decision-making
- Spatial analysis for policy development
- Site selection and land-use planning
- Socioeconomic and demographic mapping
- Urban growth visualization
Module 4: GIS for Infrastructure and Public Services
- Spatial planning of transport and utilities
- GIS in health and education sector planning
- Service area and accessibility analysis
- Managing public assets with GIS
- Supporting infrastructure investment decisions
Module 5: GIS in Environmental and Risk Management
- Land and resource monitoring
- Climate and hazard mapping
- Early warning systems integration
- Environmental impact assessments
- Natural resource governance
Module 6: Data Governance and Spatial Data Infrastructure
- Building institutional GIS capacity
- Metadata standards and data sharing
- Establishing spatial data repositories
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Interoperability and data security
Module 7: Citizen Engagement and Smart Governance
- Open data and participatory GIS
- Location-based public service delivery
- Crowdsourcing and real-time data collection
- Story maps and community dashboards
- Enhancing civic tech with geospatial tools
Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting with GIS
- GIS for tracking project outcomes
- Visualization of performance indicators
- Spatial dashboards for decision-makers
- Geospatial impact reporting
- Integrating GIS into M&E frameworks
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.
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| 23/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 14/07/2025 - 18/07/2025 | $3500 | Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 21/07/2025 - 25/07/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 11/08/2025 - 15/08/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $3500 | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 13/10/2025 - 17/10/2025 | $3000 | Kigali, Rwanda |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1750 | Mombasa, Kenya |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| 15/12/2025 - 19/12/2025 | $1500 | Nairobi, Kenya |
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