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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOSD820

Training on Spatial Data Infrastructure: Design and Management

Learn to design, implement, and manage Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) for effective geospatial data governance and decision-making.

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

Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDIs) provide a foundation for managing geospatial data, enabling organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions. Participants will gain practical knowledge on designing, implementing, and maintaining SDIs that are scalable, interoperable, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The course focuses on translating SDI concepts into operational solutions, ensuring efficient data governance, integration, and utilization to support planning, operations, and strategic decision-making.

Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • GIS managers and spatial data specialists

  • IT and systems integration professionals

  • Urban and regional planners

  • Policy and decision-making officers

  • Infrastructure and environmental managers

  • Professionals responsible for geospatial governance and data management

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

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

  • Understand SDI concepts, components, and global best practices

  • Design and implement SDIs tailored to organizational requirements

  • Apply standards for data quality, metadata, and interoperability

  • Develop governance frameworks and workflows for SDI management

  • Strategically leverage SDIs for operational efficiency and decision support

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Spatial Data Infrastructures

  • SDI concepts, definitions, and components

  • Benefits and applications in public and private organizations

  • Global and local SDI case studies

  • Case Study: Successful SDI deployment in municipal planning

Module 2: SDI Planning and Design

  • Needs assessment and stakeholder engagement

  • SDI architecture: centralized, distributed, hybrid

  • Data modeling and metadata frameworks

  • Practical Exercise: Design an SDI framework for a real-world scenario

Module 3: Implementation and Technical Integration

  • GIS platform selection and deployment

  • Integrating multiple geospatial datasets and ensuring interoperability

  • System scalability and performance optimization

  • Case Study:Integrating urban planning and environmental data into SDI

Module 4: Governance, Standards, and Data Management

  • Data governance and quality assurance

  • Metadata management and compliance

  • Legal, ethical, and security considerations

  • Practical Exercise:Develop an SDI governance and maintenance plan

Module 5: Operationalization and Strategic Use of SDIs

  • Using SDIs for decision-making, reporting, and stakeholder communication

  • Visualization, dashboards, and geospatial intelligence

  • Sustainable operations and institutional adoption strategies

  • Case Study: Leveraging SDIs for municipal service delivery

Impact

Where the change lands

Personal Impact

  • Enhances technical and managerial skills in SDI design and operation

  • Builds expertise in geospatial data governance and interoperability

  • Strengthens ability to implement geospatial solutions aligned with organizational objectives

Organizational Impact

  • Improves data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency

  • Strengthens geospatial data integration, accessibility, and governance

  • Enhances organizational compliance, resource management, and strategic use of geospatial information

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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Professionals responsible for geospatial data management, IT systems, urban planning, policy development, and organizational decision-making.

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