TRAINING COURSE ON GIS FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

Training on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Disaster Risk Management is an important course that will help in the management of disaster and hazardous events caused by extreme climatic conditions and increased urban population growth. Disaster management information equips people with skills that will help in times of disaster events. GIS is crucial in the assessment and management of disaster risk. Therefore, it is important to create awareness among professionals handling disaster risks on to the usage of GIS.

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Participation

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, the participant should be able to:

•       Understand the terminologies and meanings in relation to geospatial information technology
•       Describing the pros and cons of applying geospatial information to reduce risk during disasters
•       Application of GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS) to generate geographical information
•       Identify, search, access, collect, and assess geospatial information with respect to reducing disaster risks
•       Apply GIS in assessment of disaster risk and management

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The course will be meant for those professionals who are in need to either further or acquire skills on the application of GIS and RS in their organization in the field of disaster management. There is no prerequisite GIS knowledge for participants interested in this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

•       Introduction to GIS for Disaster Risk Management
•       Disaster recovery and relief using satellite imagery
•       Preliminary damage assessment and impact analysis
•       Development of damage assessment
•       Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment
•       Types of risk assessment; cost-benefit analysis and risk evaluation
•       Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
•       Spatial planning and risk information

GENERAL NOTES

•       The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
•       The participants should be reasonably proficient in English as all facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
•       Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate.
•       The training will be held at Kincaid Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
•       All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
•       Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training coordinator 
•       This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Kincaid Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact our Training coordinator

Payments are due upon registration. Payment should be sent to our Bank account before commencement of training and proof of payment sent to our official email address