Invitation to Humanitarian GIS Mapping and Data Analysis Virtual Trainings from Sept- December 2023

Greetings ,

It is my sincere hope that this finds you well. I am Mr. Amos Njenga from THE E-ENHANCEMENT CENTRE (UN registered vendor 418196) an ICT-4-Development consultancy based in Nairobi Kenya. We are glad to invite you and your organization to our Virtual training modules on GIS and Data Management and Analysis training.

Virtual Class: 11 AM- 3 PM East African time.
100% Online, Instructor Led, Post-Study-Support from our Instructors, Cost Effective, Flexible timings, Shared training manuals and Recordings, Collaborate and Share with cluster peers from different organizations and countries.

1.GIS in Monitoring and Evaluation 11- 22 Sept/ 23 Oct- 3 Nov 2023                                 

Data Collection- Management- Updating- Analysis- Visualization- Reporting

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 collection, 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 display the same in a GIS environment. (detailed course outline attached)

2. GIS Fundamentals (Mapping and Spatial Analysis) 6- 10 Nov 2023 

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, and share information with their audience (colleagues, donors, government, non-GIS users, etc) (detailed course outline attached)

3. Advanced GIS 13- 17 Nov 2023
This course is intended for users already familiar with the basics of QGIS and who want to
improve their skills.  The course will focus on Advanced Analysis regarding the management
and manipulation of raster data, and spatial analysis, using PostGIS and relational databases. The course
is structured in units with different levels of difficulty to help the student learn to handle the advanced QGIS tools. (detailed course outline attached)

4. Web GIS & Mapping 20-24 Nov 2023
Web mapping is the process of using maps delivered by geographical information systems (GIS) on the Internet through a 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. (detailed course outline attached)

5. Statistical and Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization using R 23-27 Oct 2023

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 learners to 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
• Introduce users to the use of R for spatial data analysis and map making (detailed course outline attached)

6. Qualitative Data Management & Analysis using NVivo  (Big Data Analytics) 30 Oct- 3 Nov 2023

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 collection process. Participants will also learn how to use NVivo 12 in Qualitative Data Analysis. (detailed course outline attached)

7. Data Management and Analysis using SPSS 6- 10 Nov 2023

Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) is a comprehensive and user friendly statistical software for researchers providing visualization and data analytical tools. Participants shall explore the statistical capabilities of SPSS ranging from simple percentages to complex analyses of variance, multiple regressions, and general linear models as well as 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.
(detailed course outline attached)

8. ArcGIS Pro Fundamentals 13- 17 Nov 2023

ArcGIS Pro is a full-featured professional desktop GIS application you can use to explore, 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 explore the following:

• Explore 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 (detailed course outline attached)

9. ArcGIS Online Training 20-24 Nov 2023

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. (detailed course outline attached)

10. Mobile GIS using Survey 123 & QField 27 Nov- 1 Dec 2023

Utilize Survey123 items (forms, web maps, tabular reference data, survey records) stored in your ArcGIS Online and;

• Benefit from a simple, intuitive data-gathering solution
• Create, share, and analyze surveys easily
• Use your mobile device to collect data 
• Analyze results quickly for insightful decision-making. (detailed course outline attached)

Course Lead Facilitators:
Our pool of highly qualified personnel will be led by Dr. Sam  Nthuni and Mr. Felix Ochieng.

Dr. Sam Nthuni: A GIS Consultant with over 15 years of practical GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS and Cartography. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy (Geospatial Engineering) from the University of Nairobi, Masters of Science in Geomatics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. He is a training specialist with vast experience in training Esri technology and open source GIS.

Mr. Felix Ochieng: Is a Qualitative Research/Monitoring and Evaluation specialist. He has a vast experience in the field of Research, Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation having previously worked for  JHPIEGO, KEMRI/CDC, LVCT and Great Lakes University. He has been a lead trainer and consultant in the fields of Qualitative Research, Mixed Research Methods, Results Based Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation and Data Quality.

Course Fee:
The course fee for each module is indicated on the attached Training Registration Form.
The fees will cater for Tuition, Course Materials/ Manuals, Certificates and follow-up Support.
To register kindly send us a copy of the filled-in registration form (attached) to guarantee your reservation.

Kind Regards,

Amos Njenga

The e-Enhancement Centre

Westlands Commercial Centre,

Ring Road, Westlands

Nairobi Kenya

+254 721 595 418,  +254 736 229 932.

am...@e-enhancement.com

amosnj...@gmail.com

Skype: Amos.wanjiku1