Course Description
The Certified GIS Disease Surveillance & Monitoring Course is a globally accredited, high-impact professional development program meticulously designed to empower public health professionals, epidemiologists, data scientists, and policymakers with cutting-edge skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for disease tracking, spatial epidemiology, and real-time outbreak response.
• As the world faces escalating public health threats—including pandemics, climate-sensitive diseases, and emerging zoonoses—GIS technology has become an essential instrument in enabling data-driven, location-specific interventions. This industry-leading course delivers an immersive learning experience aligned with global health frameworks including WHO’s Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR), CDC standards, and the One Health approach.
• Whether you work in government, international NGOs, research, or health policy, this certification program provides the advanced competencies, interactive tools, and expert insights needed to transform health surveillance and maximize impact across geographies.
Course Objectives
By the end of this transformative training, participants will be able to:
• Master the Role of GIS in Public Health Surveillance
• Acquire a strong foundation in GIS concepts, tools, and applications for disease mapping, public health decision-making, and spatial data interpretation.
• Design Dynamic Epidemiological Dashboards
• Learn how to build interactive web-based dashboards for real-time disease tracking, visualization, and reporting using platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and Power BI.
• Perform Advanced Spatial Analysis for Disease Hotspot Detection
• Utilize spatial statistics and geospatial modeling to identify clusters, patterns, and high-risk areas for proactive intervention planning.
• Integrate GIS with Health Information Systems (HIS)
• Seamlessly connect GIS with digital health tools including DHIS2, ODK, KoBoToolbox, and mobile health data platforms for streamlined surveillance workflows.
• Develop Emergency & Outbreak Response Maps
• Generate responsive, real-time GIS maps for crisis management, contact tracing, resource allocation, and community risk communication.
• Leverage GIS for Climate-Sensitive and Vector-Borne Disease Tracking
• Monitor the geographic spread of diseases linked to climate change and ecological disruption using high-resolution remote sensing data.
• Build Sustainable, Resilient Health Mapping Systems
• Implement best practices for data quality assurance, geo-data management, and long-term surveillance infrastructure development.
Course Modules
• Module 1: Foundations of GIS in Health Surveillance
• Introduction to GIS principles, health geoinformatics, and case-based learning on public health mapping.
• Module 2: Spatial Epidemiology and Disease Pattern Analysis
• Techniques for disease trend analysis, spatial correlation, and predictive risk modeling.
• Module 3: Real-Time Dashboard and Web Map Development
• Practical training on creating live dashboards, story maps, and mobile-friendly visualizations.
• Module 4: GIS Integration with Digital Health Systems
• Step-by-step guide to syncing GIS with HIS platforms, mobile data apps, and cloud-based data pipelines.
• Module 5: Emergency Response and Outbreak Mapping
• Scenario-based simulation for epidemic mapping, response planning, and logistics visualization.
• Module 6: Climate Change and Geospatial Health Intelligence
• Use of GIS in monitoring vector habitats, temperature shifts, and environmental risk indicators.
• Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation & Policy Advocacy with GIS
• Build frameworks for data-driven decision-making, health equity analysis, and program evaluation.
Key Beneficiaries/ Users
This certification course is tailored for:
• Public Health Experts and Epidemiologists
• Health Informatics and GIS Professionals
• Government Ministries and National Disease Surveillance Units
• Humanitarian & Emergency Response Organizations
• UN Agencies and Global Health Institutions
• Research, Academia, and Public Health Students
• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Professionals
• Data Scientists, Statisticians, and Policy Analysts
General Information
• Globally Respected Certification – Advance your career with a prestigious, internationally recognized credential highly valued by leading organizations and health agencies.
• Expert-Led Training by Global GIS & Public Health Specialists – Learn directly from industry leaders with deep experience in geospatial intelligence, epidemiology, and health system strengthening.
• Flexible Delivery Options – Choose between executive in-person workshops or live, instructor-led online classes tailored for busy professionals worldwide.
• Access to Premium GIS Toolkits & Resources – Gain exclusive access to ready-to-use templates, spatial data repositories, health mapping models, and policy design tools.
• Ongoing Mentorship & Professional Alumni Network – Join a global community of certified professionals with continuous support, knowledge sharing, and career collaboration opportunities.
• Executive In-Person Workshops
Engage in hands-on, scenario-based learning through expert panels, case studies, and simulations in high-impact settings.
• Live Online Training
Join from anywhere in the world through interactive, real-time sessions, featuring direct Q&A with instructors, peer collaboration, and downloadable learning materials.
Contact Information
• Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
• Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
• Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
