Training on Land Use & Land Cover Mapping & Change Detection
Build practical skills in LULC mapping and land change analysis for planning and environmental management.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Dakar
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 builds practical and analytical capacity in land use and land cover (LULC) mapping and change detection to support evidence-based planning, environmental management, and sustainable development initiatives. The course focuses on transforming satellite and geospatial data into actionable insights for monitoring land dynamics, assessing human and environmental impacts, and informing policy and investment decisions.
Emphasis is placed on modern remote sensing techniques, spatial analysis workflows, and interpretation of land cover trends across time and space. Applied case studies and hands-on exercises ensure participants can design, execute, and communicate LULC assessments with confidence.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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GIS and remote sensing professionals
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Land use planners and urban development officers
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Environmental and natural resource managers
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Agricultural and forestry specialists
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Researchers, analysts, and students
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Government, NGO, and development practitioners
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand land use and land cover classification systems
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Acquire and preprocess satellite imagery for LULC analysis
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Perform supervised and unsupervised classification
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Conduct multi-temporal change detection
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Interpret and communicate LULC results for decision-making
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Land Use & Land Cover Mapping
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Concepts and classification schemes
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Data sources: satellite imagery and ancillary datasets
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LULC standards and best practices
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Case Study:National and regional land cover mapping initiatives
Module 2: Image Preprocessing & Feature Extraction
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Image correction and enhancement techniques
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Spectral indices and band combinations
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Training data development
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Case Study:Preparing imagery for accurate LULC classification
Module 3: Classification Techniques & Accuracy Assessment
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Supervised vs unsupervised classification
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Machine learning approaches
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Accuracy assessment and validation
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Case Study:LULC classification for agricultural and urban landscapes
Module 4: Change Detection Methods & Analysis
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Post-classification comparison
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Time-series and trend analysis
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Quantifying land cover change
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Case Study:Detecting deforestation and urban expansion
Module 5: Applications, Reporting & Decision Support
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LULC outputs for planning and policy
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Visualization and map communication
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Capstone exercise: End-to-end LULC and change detection project
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Strengthened skills in spatial analysis and land monitoring
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Improved ability to interpret land change dynamics
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Enhanced confidence in geospatial reporting
Organizational Impact
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Improved land planning and resource management decisions
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Enhanced monitoring of environmental and agricultural change
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Data-driven inputs for policy, investment, and compliance
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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DakarNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dar es Salaam | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Nakuru | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Pretoria | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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