Course Description
The Certified GIS for Disaster Risk Management Course is a globally acclaimed, high-impact training program meticulously designed to empower disaster management professionals, humanitarian actors, urban planners, data scientists, and policy leaders with advanced competencies in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for disaster risk reduction (DRR), emergency response, and climate resilience planning.
As global threats from climate change, natural hazards, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation escalate, GIS has emerged as a critical technology for predictive risk modeling, real-time emergency response, and evidence-based planning. This internationally recognized course delivers a cutting-edge, hands-on learning experience aligned with global frameworks including the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR), UNDRR, IFRC standards, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Whether you serve in government agencies, humanitarian organizations, UN bodies, or private-sector resilience planning, this certification equips you with the strategic skills, expert knowledge, and digital tools needed to drive impactful, location-specific disaster risk management across geographies.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be able to:
Harness GIS for Proactive Disaster Risk Management
• Master the fundamentals of spatial analysis and GIS applications for risk assessment, hazard zoning, exposure mapping, and disaster preparedness planning.
Design High-Impact Emergency Response Dashboards
• Create dynamic, web-based GIS dashboards and situational awareness tools using platforms like ArcGIS, QGIS, and Power BI for rapid decision-making and crisis coordination.
Conduct Advanced Hazard and Vulnerability Analysis
• Utilize geospatial data, remote sensing, and spatial statistics to analyze natural hazards (floods, earthquakes, droughts, landslides), exposure models, and vulnerability indices.
Integrate GIS with Emergency Information Systems
• Seamlessly connect GIS with digital data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoBoToolbox, DHIS2) for real-time field data capture, monitoring, and cross-platform interoperability.
Build Real-Time Disaster Response and Evacuation Maps
• Design and simulate responsive maps for evacuation planning, logistics support, resource distribution, shelter management, and public communication.
Monitor Climate-Induced and Complex Emergencies
• Track climate-sensitive risks using high-resolution satellite imagery and environmental indicators to inform adaptive strategies and early warning systems.
Develop Sustainable Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI)
• Implement best practices for geospatial data governance, metadata management, and long-term system integration to support national and local DRR strategies.
Course Modules
Module 1: GIS Foundations for Risk and Resilience
• Core GIS principles, geospatial data types, and disaster mapping use cases.
Module 2: Hazard Mapping & Vulnerability Assessment
• Spatial risk modeling, population vulnerability analysis, and hazard exposure maps.
Module 3: Real-Time GIS Dashboards & Crisis Mapping
• Building live dashboards, story maps, and situational awareness portals for emergency contexts.
Module 4: Integration of GIS with Disaster Information Systems
• Synchronizing GIS tools with mobile and cloud-based data platforms for field-level response.
Module 5: Emergency Response & Logistics Planning
• GIS simulation exercises for outbreak mapping, resource allocation, and response workflows.
Module 6: Climate Change, Resilience & Environmental Monitoring
• Use of remote sensing and environmental data for risk forecasting and resilience planning.
Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation & Policy Advocacy using GIS
• Data-driven impact measurement, spatial M&E frameworks, and GIS in policy formulation.
Key Beneficiaries/ Users
This industry-leading certification is tailored for:
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Emergency Response Professionals
• Humanitarian and Crisis Response Specialists
• Government Agencies and National Disaster Authorities
• Climate Change and Environmental Planners
• Urban and Regional Development Experts
• GIS Analysts and Spatial Data Scientists
• UN Agencies, NGOs, and International Development Partners
• Research Institutions and Academia
• Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Practitioners
General Information
• Internationally Recognized Certification – Boost your career and credibility with a prestigious, globally respected credential.
• World-Class Instruction – Learn from elite GIS and disaster risk experts with decades of real-world and academic experience.
• Flexible Learning Options – Join through interactive live online training or attend executive in-person workshops designed for professionals.
• Premium Access to GIS Tools & Data Repositories – Receive ready-to-use templates, disaster modeling resources, and open-source datasets.
• Mentorship & Global Alumni Network – Connect with a vibrant community of certified professionals for ongoing support, collaboration, and job opportunities.
• Career-Driven, Practical Learning – Gain skills you can immediately apply in policy, field operations, or technical environments.
Participate in immersive, hands-on learning with real-life simulations, expert panels, and scenario-based group work in high-impact training environments.
Live Online Training
Engage in instructor-led sessions from anywhere in the world, complete with real-time Q&A, interactive group work, and downloadable resources.
Contact Information
Email: info@stepsureresearchinstitute.org
Call/WhatsApp: +254 723 482 495 | +254 757 155 287
Website: www.stepsureresearchinstitute.org
