Training on GIS Techniques for Computational Watershed Hydrology
Master GIS for hydrology. This course provides key skills to use GIS techniques for watershed analysis and water resource management.
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 course introduces participants to the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for watershed hydrology. It focuses on watershed delineation, rainfall-runoff analysis, erosion modeling, and flood risk mapping using geospatial data and hydrological models. Practical exercises with tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, and SWAT help participants apply concepts to real-world water resource and environmental management challenges.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Hydrologists and water resource managers
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Civil, agricultural, and environmental engineers
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GIS analysts and geospatial specialists
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Environmental planners and policymakers
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Climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction professionals
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Postgraduate students and researchers in hydrology and GIS
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
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Understand watershed hydrology and its integration with GIS.
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Apply GIS for watershed delineation and stream network extraction.
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Use hydrological models for rainfall-runoff and erosion analysis.
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Develop flood risk and erosion maps for decision-making.
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Integrate climate and land use impacts into watershed planning.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Watershed Hydrology and GIS Applications
- Overview of hydrological processes in watershed systems
- Role of GIS in hydrological studies and water resource management
- Understanding watershed dynamics and spatial relationships
- Case Study: GIS applications in watershed management
Module 2: Spatial Data for Watershed Analysis
- Digital Elevation Models (DEM), land use, soil, and rainfall data sources
- Data collection, preparation, and preprocessing in GIS
- Ensuring accuracy and consistency of spatial datasets
- Practical: Prepare and process spatial datasets for watershed analysis
Module 3: Watershed Delineation and Hydrological Modeling
- Automatic watershed delineation and stream network extraction
- Rainfall runoff modeling using HEC HMS
- Interpreting hydrological model outputs for decision making
- Practical: Perform watershed delineation and basic hydrological modeling
Module 4: Erosion and Sediment Yield Analysis
- GIS based erosion modeling using USLE and RUSLE methods
- Estimating sediment yield in watershed systems
- Applying erosion analysis in land and water management planning
- Case Study: Erosion control and sediment management in watershed systems
- Practical: Conduct a basic erosion risk analysis using GIS
Module 5: Flood Risk Mapping and Climate Impact Assessment
- Flood hazard mapping and zonation using GIS tools
- Assessing climate change and land use change impacts on watersheds
- Integrating risk scenarios into water resource planning
- Case Study: GIS based flood risk management in a watershed
- Practical: Develop a simple flood risk map using spatial data
Where the change lands
Organizational Impact
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Improved capacity to analyze and manage watersheds using GIS tools
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Stronger flood, erosion, and water management strategies
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Better integration of climate and land use impacts into planning
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Enhanced project design and monitoring with hydrological data insights
Individual Impact
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Practical skills in GIS-based watershed modeling
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Competence in processing hydrological datasets and conducting simulations
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Knowledge of rainfall-runoff, erosion, and flood risk analysis
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Confidence in applying hydrological modeling tools to real-world cases
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Improved career prospects in GIS, hydrology, and water resource management
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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