Food Security and Agriculture

Training Course on GIS in Disaster Risk Management

Course Overview

This GIS in Disaster Risk Management course will equip participants with the knowledge of the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in managing and mitigating disaster risks. This course is designed for professionals and practitioners involved in disaster management, emergency response, and resilience planning who want to leverage GIS technology to enhance their decision-making processes and improve disaster preparedness.

Through practical examples and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how GIS can assist in analyzing and visualizing spatial data to identify and assess hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks. They will acquire the skills to develop and implement GIS-based disaster management strategies, including spatial modeling, risk mapping, and scenario planning.

Course Duration

Online Training: 5 days (3-4hrs a day)
Class Training: 5 days (7hrs a day)

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GIS in Disaster Risk Management

  • Understanding the Role of GIS in disaster risk management
  • Overview of key concepts and Principles in disaster risk reduction
  • Introduction to GIS software and tools for disaster risk management
  • Introduction to spatial data types and Sources for disaster risk analysis

Module 2: Data Collection and Management for Disaster Risk Management

  • Methods and Techniques for collecting spatial data in disaster risk management
  • Data quality assurance and management
  • Georeferencing and spatial data integration
  • Introduction to disaster risk data standards and interoperability

Module 3: Hazard Assessment and Risk Mapping

  • Identifying and assessing different types of hazards
  • Spatial analysis techniques for hazard mapping and vulnerability assessment
  • Developing risk maps and impact assessments using GIS
  • Integration of hazard data with demographic and infrastructure data

Module 4: Emergency Response and Preparedness

  • Role of GIS in emergency Response and decision-making
  • Spatial analysis for evacuation planning and route optimization
  • Real-time data integration and visualization for situational awareness
  • Creating decision support systems for emergency operations centers

Module 5: Resilience Planning and Post-Disaster Recovery

  • GIS applications in resilience planning and adaptive management
  • Spatial analysis for identifying vulnerable areas and prioritizing interventions
  • Assessing the effectiveness of disaster risk reduction measures using GIS
  • Case Studies and best practices in GIS for disaster risk management

Note: This outline provides a general structure for a 5-day training program on GIS in Disaster Risk Management. The specific content, activities, and duration of each session may be adjusted based on the target audience, learning objectives, and available time.

Classroom Training Schedule

Start Date End Date Location Cost Apply
Dec 09, 2024 Dec 13, 2024 Nairobi $ 1000 Register
Mar 03, 2025 Mar 07, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Apr 07, 2025 Apr 11, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
May 12, 2025 May 16, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Jun 16, 2025 Jun 20, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Jul 21, 2025 Jul 25, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Aug 25, 2025 Aug 29, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Sep 29, 2025 Oct 03, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Nov 03, 2025 Nov 07, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register
Dec 08, 2025 Dec 12, 2025 Nairobi $ 1050 Register

Virtual Training Schedule

Start Date End Date Location Cost Apply
Feb 17, 2025 Feb 21, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Mar 24, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Apr 28, 2025 May 02, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Jun 02, 2025 Jun 06, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Jul 07, 2025 Jul 11, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Aug 11, 2025 Aug 15, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Sep 15, 2025 Sep 19, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Oct 20, 2025 Oct 24, 2025 Online $ 400 Register
Nov 24, 2025 Nov 28, 2025 Online $ 400 Register

Course Language

This Training course is offered in ENGLISH . Please indicate the language of choice during registration.

Course Delivery

Presentations are well guided, practical exercise, a plenary presentation, and group work. Participants are encouraged to bring any data relevant to their job responsibilities. This is hands-on, product-oriented training and will mostly involve practical exercises. Each participant MUST bring along their own working laptop and android phone.

Certification

Upon completion of training, the participant will be issued with a certificate of Completion.

Tailor-Made Course

3 months post-training support, consultation, and coaching is a guarantee from us and will be available after the course.We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@perk-gafrica.com.