Workshop Brief

This workshop gives participants a working command of open-source geospatial tools through hands-on, applied exercises drawn from real project scenarios. Covering everything from raw data ingestion to web-ready map publishing, the program is designed for professionals who need practical geospatial skills without the licensing costs of proprietary software. Participants leave with repeatable workflows they can apply immediately across infrastructure, planning, and field survey projects.

Topics

1. Fundamentals of GIS: coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data structures
2. Raster and vector data: formats, properties, and use cases
3. Data preparation: cleaning, reformatting, and quality checking geospatial datasets
4. Spatial analysis techniques using open-source GIS platforms
5. Publishing and sharing geospatial data through interactive web maps

What participants will gain

1. A solid grounding in how geospatial data is structured, stored, and processed
2. Hands-on proficiency with GDAL and leading open-source GIS tools
3. The ability to prepare, transform, and validate real-world spatial datasets
4. Experience creating and publishing interactive maps for professional use
5. Ready-to-apply workflows suited to smart city, infrastructure, and environmental projects

Career ROI

1. Geospatial skills that transfer across government, engineering, urban planning, and heritage sectors
2. Practical fluency with open-source tools used in professional and institutional GIS environments
3. A foundation for progressing into advanced domains such as 3D spatial analysis, remote sensing, and AI-assisted geospatial workflows

Workshop Language and Commencement

English - Online