Training on Development of Web-Based GIS Applications using QGIS and OpenGeo Suite
Learn to design and deploy web-based GIS applications using QGIS and OpenGeo Suite for real-world decision-making.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
10 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
The rapid growth of geospatial technologies has increased demand for accessible, web-based GIS applications that allow organizations to share, visualize, and analyze spatial data in real time. QGIS, combined with the OpenGeo Suite (GeoServer, PostGIS, OpenLayers, and GeoExplorer), provides a powerful open-source framework for building and deploying such applications.
This training equips participants with practical skills to design, develop, and publish web-based GIS applications using QGIS and OpenGeo Suite. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn to prepare spatial data, manage databases, configure GeoServer, and create interactive mapping applications that support data-driven decision-making.
Duration
10 Days
Who Should Attend
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GIS analysts and developers
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IT professionals and software developers interested in geospatial solutions
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Researchers, data scientists, and geoinformatics specialists
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Urban planners, environmental specialists, and development practitioners
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Professionals working in sectors such as WASH, agriculture, disaster management, or governance requiring web-based mapping
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the architecture and components of web-based GIS systems.
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Use QGIS for preparing, styling, and publishing spatial datasets.
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Set up and configure GeoServer for publishing geospatial services.
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Manage spatial databases using PostGIS.
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Build and customize web mapping applications with OpenLayers and GeoExplorer.
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Deploy and maintain functional web-based GIS applications for real-world use.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Web GIS and OpenGeo Suite
- Fundamentals of web-based GIS and its applications
- Overview of QGIS and OpenGeo Suite components (GeoServer, PostGIS, OpenLayers, GeoExplorer)
- Case example: Web GIS in disaster response systems
Module 2: Data Preparation and Management with QGIS
- Creating, editing, and styling spatial data in QGIS
- Preparing data for web publishing (shapefiles, GeoJSON, raster data)
- Case example: Preparing environmental datasets for web mapping
Module 3: Spatial Databases with PostGIS
- Introduction to PostgreSQL/PostGIS for spatial data management
- Importing and querying spatial datasets
- Case example: Using PostGIS for managing WASH infrastructure data
Module 4: Publishing Data with GeoServer
- Configuring GeoServer and creating workspaces
- Publishing raster and vector data as WMS, WFS, and WCS services
- Case example: Publishing land-use data for urban planning projects
Module 5: Building Interactive Maps with OpenLayers and GeoExplorer
- Introduction to OpenLayers and web map customization
- Creating user-friendly interfaces for GIS applications
- Case example: Developing an interactive agriculture monitoring map
Module 6: Integrating QGIS with Web GIS Systems
- Exporting styled layers from QGIS to GeoServer
- Creating custom web map services directly from QGIS
- Case example: Linking QGIS outputs to a web-based flood risk map
Module 7: Web Application Development and Customization
- Designing web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics
- Customizing OpenGeo Suite-based web applications for different sectors
- Case example: Building a real-time water supply monitoring platform
Module 8: Security, Performance, and Maintenance of Web GIS Applications
- User access control and data security practices
- Optimizing performance for large datasets
- Case example: Securing sensitive geospatial health data in web GIS
Module 9: Deploying Web GIS Applications
- Hosting applications on local servers and cloud platforms
- Deployment workflows and best practices
- Case example: Hosting a web GIS portal for community mapping
Module 1: Capstone Project: Designing a Web GIS Application
- End-to-end development of a web-based GIS application using QGIS and OpenGeo Suite
- Presentation of projects and peer review
- Capstone exercise: Building a sector-specific GIS solution (health, agriculture, WASH, etc.)
Where the change lands
Organisation Impact
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Strengthened ability to publish and share geospatial data with stakeholders
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Improved data-driven decision-making through interactive web GIS applications
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Enhanced efficiency in project monitoring, reporting, and resource allocation
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Reduced reliance on proprietary GIS systems through open-source solutions
Individual Impact
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Technical proficiency in QGIS, OpenGeo Suite, and web GIS development
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Ability to design and deploy interactive mapping applications
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Skills in integrating spatial databases with web platforms
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Enhanced career prospects in GIS, IT, and data management fields
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 07 Aug 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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