SCHOOL OF GEOSPATIAL & MAPPING SCIENCE

GIS Fundamentals (QGIS, ARCGIS)

This intensive course provides the foundation for Understanding and appreciating GIS, What it can do and How others are using it.
Participants shall learn the basic functions of a GIS, GIS Terminology, Data analysis, retrieval and visualization, Create maps, query a GIS database, and perform spatial analysis.
By the end of the training, participants can use their data to create maps, perform analysis, share information with their audience (colleagues, donors, government, non-GIS users etc)

Advanced GIS(Geodatabases & Advanced Analysis) using QGIS& ARCGIS

This course is intended for users already familiar with the basics of GIS and who wants to
improve their skills.
The course will focus on Advanced Analysis regarding the managementand manipulation of raster data, spatial analysis, using PostGIS and relational databases. The courseis structured in units with different levels of difficulty to help the learners to handle the advanced GIS tools.

GIS Application in Statistics and Census

This training is meant to improve skills of statisticians whooffer regular technical support to delineate, maintain and update Enumeration Area frameworks, produce enumerator maps, monitor field work activities and develop cartography products to present and disseminate census results.

Course Objectives: 

• To represent Geospatial data and analyze spatial relationships using QGIS/ ArcGIS
• To conduct Network-Based Analysis
• To conduct Hotspot Analysis and create Heat maps using QGIS/ ArcGIS
• To create a dashboard that monitors real-time field observations

Google Earth Engine Training

This hands-on Google Earth Engine (GEE) course aims to equip participants with comprehensive skills in remote sensing and geospatial analysis. Participants will start by understanding the fundamentals of remote sensing and receiving an introduction to GEE. They will learn to work with image and feature collections, perform filtering, create mosaics, clip images, and export data. Intermediate skills will cover Earth Engine objects, calculating indices, cloud masking, using reducers and creating time-series charts.
The course will also introduce machine learning for supervised classification, including accuracy assessment and area calculations.
Participants will explore change detection techniques and develop the ability to build and publish Earth Engine apps. Additionally, the course will cover the GEE Python API for automating tasks and the integration of GEE with QGIS for enhanced geospatial analysis.

GIS for Hydraulic Modeling and Monitoring

This training provides a comprehensive understanding of GIS applications in hydraulic modeling and monitoring. It covers essential concepts, tools and techniques for effective spatial data management, stream and stormwater analysis and hydraulic modeling.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in setting up and utilizing QGIS/ ArcGIS for various hydraulic scenarios, ensuring they are equipped to handle Water, Sanitation and Hygiene challenges. By the end of the course, students will be able to create, manage, and analyze spatial data in hydrology.

GIS Application in Monitoring and Evaluation (QGIS, ArcGIS)

This is a comprehensive ten days course designed to help participants learn and understand how to use GIS in projects Monitoring and Evaluation. The participants will be exposed to data processing, data management, updating, analysis, visualization and reporting in a GIS environment. They will also learn how to integrate spatial and non-spatial data from different sources and displaying the same in a GIS environment.

Web GIS and Mapping

Web mapping is the process of using maps delivered by geographical information systems (GIS) on the internet through client- server architecture.
Web mapping usually involves a web browser to consume services.
These services include serving interactive maps, GIS data and location based services.
Participants will learn how to prepare and share geographic information so that it can effectively be used by colleagues, decision-makers, and non-GIS audiences.

Mobile GIS and Mapping (Kobo Toolbox, ODK, COMMCARE, Survey 123)

This course aims at providing a complete field to office mobile mapping workflow to the participants. Participants shall use their mobile devices (Mobile Phones, Tablets and GPS) to gather data, load the data into GIS and create maps. The course will enable the participants to also edit existing databases in the field and creating new data using field data processing techniques (Kobo, ODK and Commcare).

ArcGIS Online Training

This is a comprehensive ten days course designed to help participants learn and understand how to use ArcGIS online, a cloud based mapping platform that offers collaboration tools for creating, visualizing, editing and sharing spatial information and also learn how to use ArcGIS Survey123 to create surveys, get answers and analyze results.

ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals

ArcGIS Pro is a full-featured professional desktop GIS application you can use to visualize and analyze data; create 2D maps and 3D scenes; and share your work to ArcGIS Online or your ArcGIS Enterprise portal.

This fundamentals course shall highlight the following:

• Learn the full spectrum of tools and capabilities of this powerful tool
• Overview of ArcGIS Pro
• Differences between Pro and Desktop
• Overview of key topics associated with pro
• Creating a map from start to finish

A (1) École de cartographie SIG et de télédétection

Niveau fondamental SIG (QGIS et ArcGIS)

Les objectifsdecette formation sont de:

1.Vous donnezune vision globale et technique de cequ’estun SIG et de son utilité

2.Vous initier à la manipulation et au traitement de données géographiquesàl’aide du logiciel SIG gratuit de référence « QGIS». En particulier, à la fin de ce TP, vousserezcapables, via QGIS, de :

• Visualiser et consulterdes données géographiquesen 2D et en 3D
• Accéder à des données géographiquesdisponiblessur internet
• Organiser et gérerdes données géographiques
• Modifierdes données géographiquesexistantes (édition) et encréerdenouvellesAnalyserdes données géographiques (interroger des données, mettreen relation différentesinformationsspatiales, calculer des statistiques, etc.)
• Réaliserunemodélisationsimple sur base de données raster (image) (modèlemulticouches)
• Géoréférencer des données raster
• Réaliseruneanalysehydrologiquesimple (délimitation de bassins versants,)
• Réaliserune mise en page cartographique

SIG NiveauAvancé:(QGIS et ArcGIS)

A l’issue de cetteformation,les participants serontcapables de maîtriser les thèmessuivants:

• Symbologieavancée (règles, expressions, étiquettes)
• Calculatrice Raster (analysespatialeavancée type image)
• Boîte à outils QGIS (analysespatialeavancéeVecteur / Raster) de valeurs…
• Reclassification de valeurs, calculde distances, pondérationRaster) de valeurs

Collecte Mobile des données (Kobo Toolbox, ODK)

A l’issus de cette formation les participants serontcapables de:

• Comprendre les différents processus et choix à opérerafin de conduire plus efficacement les enquêtes de collecte de données
• Comprendre les avantages de la collecte de données numérique
• Apprendreune démarche de planification des enquêtesbasées sur les questionnaires numériques.

SIG dans le suivi et l’évaluation

Il s’agit d’un courscomplet de dix joursconçu pour aider les participants à apprendre et à comprendre comment utiliser le SIG dans le suivi et l’évaluation des projets.
Les participants seront exposés au traitement des données, à la gestion des données, à la mise à jour, à l’analyse, à la visualisation et au reporting dans un environnement SIG. Ilsapprendrontégalement à intégrer des données spatiales et non spatialesprovenant de différentes sources et à les afficher dans un environnement SIG.

Fondamentaux de la télédétection (traitementd’images et applications)

OBJECTIFS:

❖ Comprendre les fondamentaux de la télédétection

❖ Exploiter et interpréter des images satellites dans QGIS

❖ Réaliser des calculs des différentsnéocanaux

❖ Réaliserune classification supervisée avec QGIS

❖ Produireune carte d’occupation des sols

A l’issus de cette formation les participants serontcapables de:

• Acquérirune image satellite
• Prétraitéune image satellite
• Effectuer le calcul des néocanaux
• Classifier et validervotre classification
• Faire un control qualité
• Produireune carte d’occupation du sol

Télédétectionavancée (traitementd’images et applications)

Objectifs:

❖ Appliquer des modes de classification avancésd’images satellites.
❖ Détecter et analyser les changementsd’occupation des sols
❖ Calculer la couverture forestière, la perte de forêt, la biomasseaérienne et souterraine et les émissionsrésultant de la déforestation sous forme de trame

A l’issus de cette formation les participants serontcapables de:

• Mesurerunedégradation à partird’une image satellite
• Prétraitéune image satellite
• Calcul des indices spectraux et topographiques
• Classifier et validervotre classification
• Réaliserune classification à partir de l’algorithme GEE
• Réaliseruneanalysemulticritère et multi date à l’issus d’un traitementd’images

B: DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT SCHOOL

Comprehensive Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization using R

The course will:

• Introduce participants to R as a quantitative data analysis tool
• Enable learner master R software and R-studio as a user interface
• Enable learner import data from various sources
• Introduce basic statistics for exploratory data analysis including methods for describing and summarizing variable distributions
• Provide essential skills for data manipulation including selecting subsets and recoding
• Introduce the visual representation of variables in scatter graphs, bar charts, and histograms
• Use of R for spatial data analysis and map making
• Advanced Data Manipulation and Cleaning
• Advanced Statistical Analysis and Multivariate Methods
• Advanced Spatial Data Analysis and GIS
• Interactive Visualizations and Reporting
• Advanced Mapping, Big Data, and Capstone Project
• Review and Q&A

Comprehensive Power BI Data Analysis and Visualization

This five-day training program aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively use Power BI for comprehensive data analysis and visualization. By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the Power BI ecosystem, including its components and their applications.
• Acquire skills to import, transform, and model data from various sources.
• Develop proficiency in creating basic to advanced visualizations and interactive reports.
• Gain expertise in using DAX for complex data analysis and calculations.
• Learn best practices for data modelling, performance optimization, and report deployment.

What Learners Should Expect: Participants can expect a hands-on, interactive learning experience that includes:

• Practical Exercises: Each day will feature hands-on activities where participants will work with real datasets to apply concepts learned.
• Step-by-Step Guidance: Detailed instructions and support will be provided for each topic, ensuring learners can follow along and practice independently.
• Revision Materials: Learners will receive access to sample datasets, reference sheets, and guides to support their learning.

Interactive Sessions: Opportunities for Q&A and collaborative problem-solving will be available to enhance understanding.

Qualitative Data Management & Analysis using NVivo

This course aims to provide participants with the strategic understanding and applied skills in planning, conducting, and analyzing, reporting findings from qualitative research. At the end of the course, participants will be able to plan, conduct, and critically assess the quality of the qualitative data gathered during their data processing. Participants will also learn how to use NVivo 12 in Qualitative Data Analysis.

SPSS

Statistical Package forSocial Sciences (SPSS) is a comprehensive and user friendly statistical software for researchers providing visualization and data analytical tools. Participants shall learn the statistical capabilities of SPSS ranging from simple percentages to complex analyses of variance, multiple regressions, and general linear models as well as to generate tabulated reports, charts and plots of distributions and trends. Participants will review several statistical techniques, gain an understanding of when and why to use these various techniques as well as how to apply them with confidence, interpret their output and graphically display the results.

STATA

STATA is a powerful and user friendly command driven package for statistical analyses, data management and graphics. It provides commands to conduct statistical tests, and econometric analysis including panel data analysis (cross-sectional time-series, longitudinal, repeatedmeasures), cross-sectional data, time-series, survival-time data, cohort analysis, etc

Our STATA training aims at deepening participants’ data analysis capabilities, with a focus on complex analytical tasks such as population projections, survey sampling, and data weighting.

By the end of the course, participants will have mastered Stata’s advanced statistical functions and will be able to apply them to demographic, health, and social data.

C: Business Management and Office Administration Courses:

Electronic Records Management

This training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage electronic records throughout their lifecycle; from creation to storage, retrieval and eventual disposal or archiving.

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

• Understand the principles and best practices of electronic records Management
• Implement strategies for maintaining the integrity, security and accessibility of digital records
• Apply legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to electronic records
• Utilize modern tools and technologies to manage records efficiently
• Establish processes for compliance, audits, and disaster recovery

Advanced Executive Office Administration Skills Training

This intensive and highly interactive capacity building course is designed to empower and equip Personal Assistants, Office Admins, protocol officers, Executive Assistants/Secretaries with skills necessary to enhance their performance, broaden their role and develop the managerial aspects of their position.

The course is aimed at delivering a fundamental understanding of business and organisations as well as practical skills necessary in managing an executive office.

Course Delivery:

The course is a mix of direct Tuition with both large and small discussion groups. Practical elements are included so that thoughts and evaluations can be shared and compared.

The training allows for Interactive training through Group discussion, Role-plays and Exercises giving delegates the “how to” applicable and adaptable skills that the delegates will use in their workplace.

e-Procurement Training

This 5 day highly Interactive e-Procurement Course focuses on the Development & Improvements of e- procurement in an organization that will lead to the management of the complete e-procurement process.

The Course will cover the following key modules:

• Understanding e-procurement
• Gain the Learning & education to implement a system
• Know how to manage an e-procurement system
• Measuring the advantages of an e-procurement system
• Recognize the value & Appreciate the gains for using a system ,
• Examine the Processes of e-Procurement
• Develop Improvements to e-Procurement
• Understand How to Use e-Procurement More Effectively
• Appreciate How Procurement Can Improve the Bottom Line
• Understand How to Make the Procurement Department More productive
• Know How to Make Significant Savings in the Organisation’s Costs

D: Telecom Trainings:

Fiber Optics for Technicians

What participants will learn:

• Understand the different types of fiber cables/ Evaluate different connectors
• Terminate and polish connectors/ Evaluate loss with power meter and light source
• Industry standards and codes / Understand proper test procedure
• Evaluate your fiber optic network / Evaluate cable types for fusion splicing
• Prepare fiber ends for testing &splicing
• Interpret OTDR traces and identify cable problem areas.

FTTX

What participants will learn:

• Understand Fiber Optics and explore opportunities presented by this unique technology (How Telcos around the world are using it)
• Industry standards and codes / Understand proper test procedure
• Evaluate your fiber optic network / Evaluate cable types for fusion splicing
• Practical aspect of Fiber Optics Network (Understand fiber cables, connectors, Splicing, Testing, Maintenance and Troubleshooting)
• Interpret OTDR traces and identify cable problem areas.
• What is FTT*? – Fiber-to-the-* – home, premises, curb, wireless etc.
• How FTT* developed and is growing worldwide
• Alternatives to FTTH
• Network Architectures used in FTT*, specifications, advantages/disadvantages
• What is a “triple-play” system and how is it implemented?
• What are FTT* standards? BPON, GPON, EPON, RFOG, etc.
• How to Plan, Design and Install a FTT* project
• How to test FTT* installations, especially PONs

Premises Structured Cabling (PCT)

This five days Training course defines what structured cabling is by putting it into historical Development context. Premises cabling refers to building and campus cabling used for Local Area Networks of Computers, Security Systems (CCTVs and Alarms), Building Management Systems, Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS For Cellular AndWifi) and other applications inside buildings or on a WAN.

The Training also covers standards used in premises cabling. It covers copper, Fiber and wireless technologies used and corresponding components for multimode (OM1, OM2,OM3 and OM4) and single mode fibers, copper (UTP Cat 3, 5 and 6) and coax) and wireless. Student will learn how WiFi technology is incorporated in cabling systems.

The course will also go into testing methods and testing equipment used. There will be hands on labs to show various types of materials used, tools and equipment. We will have a rack and patch panels board with 66 and 110 terminating blocks, plugs and jacks for CAT 5, cat 5e, cat6, cat6a, cat7, cat8 cables.

Participants will learn various termination methods for multimode and single mode fibers. The course will be conducted to meet the Latest Standards

Training Objectives:

• At the end of the training course participants should be able to design a structured cable network and distinguish various types of cables.
• Be able to install, prepare and terminate all types of premises cables inside buildings and campus setup.
• Participants will be able to make SC, ST and LC connectors in field.
• Participants will be able to make CAT 5, cat 5e, cat6, cat6a, cat7, cat8 and multimode fiber patch cords.
• They should be able to carry out trouble shooting of copper and fiber installation.
• Participants will also appreciate how fiber copper coax and wireless are integrated to form a structured cabling system

VSAT Field Engineering Training

This four days Course offers both theoretical and practical skills transfer as applicable to SCPC,TDM,TDMA,FTDMS  for VSAT field engineers, support engineers and operational managers.

The course will cover the following:

• Introduction to Satellite Communication
• Introduction to VSAT
• (Practical demonstration of components of assembly)
• Type of VSAT Networks
• VSAT Access Methods
• (Practicals: Modems and their configuration)
• Fundamentals of VSAT Systems
• Site Survey
• VSAT installation concepts
• Tools and Equipment used when pointing at site
• (Practicals: Feed Assembly, Mount Assembly, Reflector Assembly)
• Whole day Hands on practicals and Q&A