Training on GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design with Google Earth
Course Overview
GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design with Google Earth equips professionals with hands-on skills to collect, manage, and visualize geospatial data using Google Earth Pro. The course emphasizes practical applications for planning, research, and reporting, enabling participants to create accurate and professional-quality maps for decision-making and project documentation.
Participants will learn techniques for spatial data acquisition, georeferencing, attribute management, and integrating multiple data sources. The training also covers map design principles, visualization strategies, and the creation of interactive and presentation-ready geospatial outputs, ensuring effective communication of spatial insights.
Through exercises, case studies, and real-world examples, attendees will gain experience in applying Google Earth Pro for field data collection, spatial analysis, and reporting. By the end of the 5-day course, participants will be able to design professional maps, analyze spatial datasets efficiently, and deliver actionable insights to support urban planning, environmental management, and infrastructure projects.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
• GIS analysts and technicians
• Urban and regional planners
• Environmental and infrastructure specialists
• Researchers and mapping professionals
• Local government and development agency staff
Course Impact
Personal Impact
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Builds practical skills in GIS data acquisition and map design
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Enhances ability to analyze and visualize spatial information
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Improves proficiency in presenting geospatial data effectively
Organizational Impact
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Supports accurate data-driven decision-making
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Improves efficiency in planning, reporting, and project documentation
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Enhances the organization’s capacity for spatial analysis and presentation
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Acquire, import, and manage spatial data using Google Earth Pro
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Perform basic spatial analysis and coordinate mapping
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Design and customize maps for professional presentation
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Integrate spatial data into planning and decision-making processes
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Export and share maps and datasets in multiple formats
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Apply geospatial data for environmental, infrastructure, and urban planning projects
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Google Earth Pro and GIS Fundamentals
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Overview of GIS concepts and applications
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Features and capabilities of Google Earth Pro
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Understanding spatial data types and formats
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Practical Exercise:Explore and navigate Google Earth Pro, identifying key geographic features
Module 2: Spatial Data Acquisition
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Importing and exporting spatial data (KML, CSV, shapefiles)
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Collecting coordinates and georeferencing points, lines, and polygons
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Managing multiple data layers for analysis
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Practical Exercise:Collect and organize spatial data for a project scenario
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis
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Organizing spatial datasets for efficiency
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Performing basic spatial analysis (distance, area, elevation)
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Integrating Google Earth Pro data with other GIS platforms
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Case Study: Analyzing spatial data for urban planning decision-making
Module 4: Map Design and Visualization
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Principles of professional map design (symbols, labels, colors)
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Customizing map layouts and legends
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Adding annotations, overlays, and multimedia elements
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Practical Exercise:Design a professional map for a development project
Module 5: Map Exporting, Sharing, and Reporting
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Exporting maps in different formats for presentation and reporting
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Creating interactive maps for stakeholder engagement
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Best practices for documentation and geospatial reporting
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Practical Exercise:Prepare and present a final map project integrating acquired data
Prerequisites
Course Administration and Investment
Whether you join us in a physical boardroom or through our virtual campus, we’ve designed every administrative detail for a seamless, professional experience.
Our fees are all inclusive during course hours.
- Covered: High level tuition, comprehensive materials (digital + physical), mid morning and afternoon refreshments, a full executive lunch, and any scheduled study visits or site tours.
- Not covered: Travel, visa fees, medical/travel insurance, personal expenses, and accommodation.
From registration to the classroom, we keep things clear and efficient.
- Registration: Find your preferred schedule, click “Register,” complete the form, and submit. Need help? Talk to us directly.
- Pre Course Assessment: After registering, you’ll receive a diagnostic survey to help facilitators tailor content to your needs.
- Joining Instructions: Once fees are paid, you’ll receive a Delegate Welcome Pack at least 7 days before the start date (venue maps, virtual access links, and pre reading materials).
We provide premium environments optimized for adult learning and networking.
- Physical Venues: Premium 4 star and 5 star executive boardrooms across our global host cities, with high tier catering.
- Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT): High definition, interactive platforms featuring breakout rooms, digital whiteboards, and live technical support.
- NITA and Regulatory Compliance: Administrative processes align with national training authorities.
You’ll leave with tools that extend the course value far beyond the final day.
- ForElite Learner Kit: A physical or digital course manual, proprietary templates, and a curated toolkit of industry standard SOPs.
- On Site / In App Support: Dedicated course coordinators handle technical, dietary, or logistical inquiries in real time.
We validate your commitment to excellence with internationally recognized credentials.
- Attendance Tracking: Rigorous daily logging to meet corporate and regulatory accreditation requirements.
- Verifiable Credentials: Upon successful completion, you receive a certificate of course completion.
Our relationship with you doesn’t end when the course closes.
- Feedback & ROI Reporting: Detailed post course evaluations to give sponsors clear insight into training impact.
- Alumni Network Access: Every delegate joins the ForElite Alumni Network for ongoing peer to peer learning and exclusive webinars.
When is the next intake?
UpdatedWe offer customized training solutions tailored to your organization's specific needs (location, dates, content and team size).
Talk to us and we’ll guide you on the best schedule and format for your team.
Training Methodology
We turn knowledge into results. Using our P.E.A.K. Framework (Prepare, Engage, Apply, Know), every participant leaves with practical skills they can use immediately.
Proven Impact
In the last 12 months, over 1,200 professionals have applied the P.E.A.K. Framework to reduce onboarding time by an average of 30% and accelerate project delivery across 14 industries.
The outcome: Participants don’t just learn. They gain the tools, confidence, and strategy to drive measurable impact.
Tailor-Made Training and Customization
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit perfectly. At ForElite Training Institute, we built our Tailor-Made Training (TMT) service to embed our expertise directly into your unique strategy, culture, and operations.
We replace generic examples with scenarios from your sector (e.g., public sector, NGOs, financial services, or logistics).
Choose a format that fits your operations: intensive 3 day bootcamps or weekly sessions that minimize work disruption.
We teach directly from your actual templates, brand guidelines, or financial reports.
Host your bespoke training in any of our 21+ global cities, or we'll send facilitators to your office anywhere in the world.
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