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20/01/2025 To 24/01/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
17/02/2025 To 21/02/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
17/03/2025 To 21/03/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
21/04/2025 To 25/04/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
19/05/2025 To 23/05/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
23/06/2025 To 27/06/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
21/07/2025 To 25/07/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
18/08/2025 To 22/08/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
15/09/2025 To 19/09/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
20/10/2025 To 24/10/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
17/11/2025 To 21/11/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
15/12/2025 To 19/12/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Online | Register for On-site |
Introduction
Rapid population growth and urbanization combined with extreme climatic events are causing a rapid increase in vulnerability of communities exposed to hazardous events. As a result, disasters are increasingly taking a heavy toll on life and property. Growth both in urban and non-urban areas calls for integration of adequate measures to reduce the impact of disasters. There is increased need for risk- informed decision making in planning for effective coping mechanisms for disaster risk reduction. This course will create significant awareness among the disaster management Professionals regarding the importance of GIS usage.
Course Objective:
o Utilize spatial data, GIS and remote sensing in disaster risk assessment and management;
o Utilize existing sources of historical disaster information and elements at risk data;
o Apply GIS/remote sensing in hazard, vulnerability and risk assessment;
o Employ risk information in emergency preparedness planning;
o Visualize hazard and risk information; and
o Apply GIS/remote sensing to post-disaster damage assessment.
Duration
5 Days
Who should attend?
The course is open to all participants who are working or will be working in the organizations where spatial information is used or considered to be used for the purpose of disaster risk management, disaster management, or disaster risk reduction. There is no prerequisite GIS knowledge for participant who is interested in this course.
Course content
MODULE 1: Terminologies of disaster management
o Terminologies of disaster management
o GIS and remote sensing
o Handling spatial information
MODULE 2: Post-Disaster Impact and Damage Analysis
o Use of satellite imagery for disaster relief and recovery
o Impact analysis and preliminary damage assessment
o Building damage assessment
MODULE 3: Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment
o Hazard Assessment
o Elements at risk and vulnerability assessment
o Types and methods of risk assessment, risk evaluation, cost-benefit
o Analysis
MODULE 4: Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
o Risk evaluation
o Visualization of risk information
o Risk information and spatial planning
Training Approach
This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.
Tailor-Made Course
This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808
Training Venue
The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.
Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant
Certification
Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.
Airport Pickup and Accommodation
Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808
Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better
Course Date | Onsite fees: | Live Online fee: | Register Onsite in Nairobi, Kenya |
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20/01/2025 To 24/01/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
17/02/2025 To 21/02/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
17/03/2025 To 21/03/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
21/04/2025 To 25/04/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
19/05/2025 To 23/05/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
23/06/2025 To 27/06/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
21/07/2025 To 25/07/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
18/08/2025 To 22/08/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
15/09/2025 To 19/09/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
20/10/2025 To 24/10/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
17/11/2025 To 21/11/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
15/12/2025 To 19/12/2025 | 1,500 USD | 900 USD | Register for Onsite | Register for Online |
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