GIS and Spatial Data Analysis Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply fundamental GIS concepts and data models to capture and store spatial data.
• Analyze spatial relationships and patterns using vector and raster analysis techniques.
• Evaluate data quality and perform geoprocessing operations to prepare data for analysis.
• Design and produce thematic maps and cartographic outputs for reporting and presentation.
• Implement spatial queries and use GIS tools to solve real-world spatial problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and maintain a GIS database including metadata.

Target Audience

This course is designed for professionals and technicians in planning, environmental science, engineering, logistics, and related fields who need to apply GIS and spatial data analysis in their work.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for learners to apply GIS concepts using QGIS software. These sessions reinforce theoretical knowledge through real-world data manipulation, analysis, and map production.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: QGIS Interface and Data Loading — Learners load vector and raster data, explore the interface, and set CRS. (4h)
• Practical 2: Digitizing and Attribute Editing — Learners create new vector layers, digitize features, and edit attribute tables. (4h)
• Practical 3: Spatial Analysis Operations — Learners perform buffer, clip, and overlay analyses on sample datasets. (4h)
• Practical 4: Map Layout and Export — Learners design a thematic map with legend, scale bar, and export as PDF. (4h)
• Practical 5: Mini-Project Integration — Learners complete a mini-project: from data acquisition to final map, integrating all skills. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.