Training on GIS for Spatial Planning
Gain practical skills in GIS-based spatial planning to support development, zoning, and risk assessment decisions.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This intensive course provides urban planners, GIS professionals, policymakers, and spatial analysts with practical skills to leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for effective spatial planning and development decision-making. Participants will learn how to collect, process, model, and visualize spatial data to support land use planning, infrastructure development, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Through hands-on GIS exercises, real-world case studies, and expert-led discussions, attendees will gain the capability to integrate spatial intelligence into planning workflows, enhance data-driven decisions, and optimize urban and regional development outcomes.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Urban and regional planners
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GIS Analysts and technicians
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Land use planning officers
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Environmental and infrastructure planners
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Local government officers
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Development consultants and policy specialists
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply GIS tools for urban and regional spatial planning
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Analyze, interpret, and visualize spatial datasets for decision support
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Develop land suitability and zoning models
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Implement spatial analysis techniques to support infrastructure and development projects
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Use GIS for environmental assessment and policy formulation
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Generate professional spatial planning maps and reports
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to GIS for Spatial Planning
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Concepts of spatial planning and GIS integration
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Types and sources of spatial data
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GIS software overview and data formats
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Setting up GIS projects for planning
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Case Study:GIS applications in urban planning
Module 2: Spatial Data Processing and Mapping
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Spatial data acquisition and validation
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Projections, coordinate systems, and data management
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Cartographic principles for planning maps
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Creating base maps and thematic layers
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Practical Exercise:Preparing spatial datasets for planning analysis
Module 3:Spatial Analysis for Land Use & Development
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Land suitability analysis and zoning
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Buffering, overlay analysis, and spatial querying
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Infrastructure planning using GIS
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Modeling population growth and urban expansion
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Case Study:Using GIS for land allocation and zoning decisions
Module 4: Environmental and Risk Assessment using GIS
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GIS for environmental impact analysis
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Hazard mapping and disaster risk reduction
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Integration of climate data in spatial planning
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Scenario modelling for development planning
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Practical Exercise:Conducting an environmental risk spatial assessment
Module 5:Reporting, Policy Integration & GIS Project Implementation
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Creating professional spatial planning reports and map outputs
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Communicating GIS findings to decision-makers
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Integrating GIS insights into planning policies
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Developing a GIS spatial planning project roadmap
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Practical Exercise:Designing a GIS-based spatial planning strategy
Where the change lands
Personal Impact
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Builds technical expertise in GIS-based planning
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Strengthens decision-making using spatial data insights
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Enhances capability to support complex development projects
Organizational Impact
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Promotes data-driven planning and policy development
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Improves efficiency in project feasibility and spatial assessment
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Enhances organizational capacity for evidence-based development planning
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 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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