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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOGD584

Training on GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design with Google Earth

Gain practical skills in GIS data collection and map creation using Google Earth Pro for planning, research, and reporting.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

This course is designed for GIS professionals, urban planners, environmental analysts, and spatial data specialists who want to leverage Google Earth Pro for efficient data acquisition and professional map design. Participants will learn how to collect, organize, and visualize spatial data to support planning, research, and decision-making.

Through hands-on exercises and real-world examples, participants will gain practical skills to create accurate, visually compelling maps, analyze spatial information, and present geospatial data effectively for projects and reports.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • GIS analysts and technicians

  • Urban and regional planners

  • Environmental and infrastructure specialists

  • Researchers and mapping professionals

  • Local government and development agency staff

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Acquire, import, and manage spatial data using Google Earth Pro

  • Perform basic spatial analysis and coordinate mapping

  • Design and customize maps for professional presentation

  • Integrate spatial data into planning and decision-making processes

  • Export and share maps and datasets in multiple formats

  • Apply geospatial data for environmental, infrastructure, and urban planning projects

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Google Earth Pro and GIS Fundamentals

  • Overview of GIS concepts and applications

  • Features and capabilities of Google Earth Pro

  • Understanding spatial data types and formats

  • Practical Exercise:Explore and navigate Google Earth Pro, identifying key geographic features

Module 2: Spatial Data Acquisition

  • Importing and exporting spatial data (KML, CSV, shapefiles)

  • Collecting coordinates and georeferencing points, lines, and polygons

  • Managing multiple data layers for analysis

  • Practical Exercise:Collect and organize spatial data for a project scenario

Module 3: Data Management and Analysis

  • Organizing spatial datasets for efficiency

  • Performing basic spatial analysis (distance, area, elevation)

  • Integrating Google Earth Pro data with other GIS platforms

  • Case Study: Analyzing spatial data for urban planning decision-making

Module 4: Map Design and Visualization

  • Principles of professional map design (symbols, labels, colors)

  • Customizing map layouts and legends

  • Adding annotations, overlays, and multimedia elements

  • Practical Exercise:Design a professional map for a development project

Module 5: Map Exporting, Sharing, and Reporting

  • Exporting maps in different formats for presentation and reporting

  • Creating interactive maps for stakeholder engagement

  • Best practices for documentation and geospatial reporting

  • Practical Exercise:Prepare and present a final map project integrating acquired data

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Builds practical skills in GIS data acquisition and map design

  • Enhances ability to analyze and visualize spatial information

  • Improves proficiency in presenting geospatial data effectively

Organizational Impact

  • Supports accurate data-driven decision-making

  • Improves efficiency in planning, reporting, and project documentation

  • Enhances the organization’s capacity for spatial analysis and presentation

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.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

Yes, it includes hands-on exercises and real-world map design projects.

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