We offer a range of specialized training programs designed to enhance skills and expertise in various fields. Below are some of our training courses, carefully crafted to meet industry standards and practical needs. In addition, we provide customized training solutions tailored to the specific requirements of organizations, ensuring targeted learning and maximum impact.
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Basic GIS Training
This comprehensive Training is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively utilize QGIS, an open-source Geographic Information System. Our hands-on approach ensures that you will gain practical experience in processing and analyzing geospatial data, enabling you to tackle real-world spatial challenges.
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for policymakers, planners, scientists, and anyone interested in leveraging GIS for data management and scientific analysis. Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops, as free QGIS software will be provided during the training.
Course Details:
- Duration: 5 days
- Location: Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Garowe
- Cost: Request for a Free Consultation
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define GIS and its applications.
- Utilize GIS to identify, explore, understand, and solve spatial problems.
- Demonstrate GIS modeling and critical thinking skills.
- Design and implement a GIS project.
- Enhance and interpret data using QGIS software.
- Conduct queries in GIS analysis.
- Formulate applications of GIS technology.
Module 1: Introducing GIS
- What is GIS?
- What GIS can do.
- Types of GIS projects.
- Overview of remote sensing, GPS, and Spatial Decision Support Systems (SDSS).
Module 2: Exploring QGIS
- Introduction to QGIS interface.
- Understanding spatial data and metadata.
- Navigating the QGIS toolbox.
Module 3: Working with QGIS Map Composer
- Creating and managing map documents.
- Understanding windows and menus.
- Working with data frames and layers.
- Utilizing symbols and styles.
- Setting map scales and labeling.
Module 4: Coordinate Systems and Map Projections
- Understanding map projections and their importance in GIS.
- Overview of coordinate systems, spheroids, and datums.
- Common projection systems and projecting data.
Module 5: Drawing and Symbolizing Features
- Types of maps and their uses.
- Classifying numeric data and using map layers.
- Editing symbols and applying styles.
- Displaying raster data effectively.
Module 6: Working with Tables
- Introduction to tables in GIS.
- Joining tables and performing statistical analysis.
- Summarizing and editing tables.
- Calculating and manipulating table data.
Module 7: Queries in GIS Analysis
- Understanding what queries are and their importance in GIS.
- Using queries to extract and analyze data.
Module 8: Spatial Joins
- What is a spatial join?
- Types of spatial joins.
- Setting up and executing spatial joins.
Module 9: Map Overlay
- Understanding map overlay techniques.
- Other spatial analysis functions.
- Working with coordinate systems and map units.
Module 10: Presenting Data
- Creating maps and reports in QGIS.
- Working with map elements and layout toolbar.
- Setting up map scales and scale bars.
Module 11: Geocoding
- Introduction to geocoding and its applications.
- Understanding geocoding styles and processes.
- Working with reference data and x-y coordinates.
Module 12: Basic Editing in QGIS
- Overview of editing features in QGIS.
- Utilizing the Editor Toolbar and snapping features.
- Creating adjacent polygons and editing features.
- Editing attributes and saving work.
Module 13: Advanced Editing Techniques
- Using sketch tools for advanced editing.
- Changing existing features and combining features.
- Buffering features and managing topology and shared features.
Module 14: Working with Geo Databases
- Introduction to geo databases and their importance.
- Creating and managing geo databases in QGIS.
Drone survey and Data Processing
Drone Training Course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the essential aspects of drone technology and its applications in surveying. Participants will explore the advantages of drones over traditional surveying methods, delve into the hardware and software components of drone systems, and learn about the regulatory landscape governing drone operations. The course will also cover flight operations, data processing techniques, and industry-specific applications, ensuring that attendees are well-equipped to utilize drones in various surveying contexts.
Who Should Attend
This Training Course is ideal for Surveyors and Land Planners, Construction Professionals, Environmental Scientists and Agricultural Specialists, Aspiring Drone Operators and Regulatory Professionals:
Course Details:
- Duration: 7 days
- Location: Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Garowe
- Cost: Request for a Free Consultation
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Advantages of Drones: Recognize the efficiency, safety, and accuracy benefits of using drones in surveying compared to traditional methods.
- Identify Drone Components: Differentiate between fixed-wing and multirotor drones, and understand the roles of camera systems and GNSS receivers.
- Plan and Execute Drone Flights: Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, execute autonomous flight missions, and perform post-flight procedures.
- Process and Analyze Data: Import, process, and analyze data collected from drone surveys, including generating orthomosaics and integrating GIS data.
- Navigate Regulatory Requirements: Understand national and local drone laws, prepare for relevant certifications, and ensure compliance with airspace regulations.
Module 1: Overview of Drones
- Advantages of drones in surveying (efficiency, safety, accuracy)
- Comparison with traditional surveying methods
- Applications in Surveying
- Topographic mapping
- Land use planning
- Construction monitoring
- Regulatory Overview
- National and local drone laws
- Airspace classifications and restrictions
- Data security and privacy considerations
Module 2: Drone Hardware and Software
- Drone Hardware and Software
- Drone Components
- Fixed-wing vs. multirotor drones for surveying
- Camera systems (RGB, LiDAR, multispectral)
- GNSS receivers and RTK/PPK systems
- Software
- Flight planning and mission control tools (e.g., DroneDeploy, Pix4D)
- Post-processing and mapping software (e.g., GIS tools, photogrammetry platforms)
- Hardware Setup and Maintenance
- Calibration of sensors and cameras
- Maintenance and troubleshooting common issues
III. Principles of Surveying and Mapping
- Basics of Aerial Surveying
- Principles of photogrammetry
- Data accuracy and resolution (GSD)
- Importance of overlap and sidelap in imagery
- Coordinate Systems and Projections
- Understanding latitude, longitude, and UTM
- Working with local coordinate systems
- Accuracy Enhancement Techniques
- Ground Control Points (GCPs)
- Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK)
- Flight Operations for Surveying
- Pre-Flight Planning
- Site assessment and risk analysis
- Selecting appropriate drone and payload
- Flight path design for optimal coverage
- Flight Execution
- Autonomous flight programming (waypoints and grid patterns)
- Manual intervention and adjustments during flight
- Safety protocols during field operations
- Post-Flight Procedures
- Data transfer and storage
- Equipment inspection and maintenance
- Data Processing and Analysis
- Photogrammetry Workflow
- Importing and processing images
- Generating orthomosaics, DEMs, and DSMs
- Identifying and correcting errors (e.g., misaligned points)
- LiDAR Data Processing (If applicable)
- Filtering and classification of point clouds
- Creating 3D models and contours
- GIS Integration
- Importing survey data into GIS software
- Analyzing and visualizing results
- Industry Applications of Surveying Drones
- Land Surveying and Development
- Boundary mapping
- Topographic surveys
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Progress monitoring and volume calculations
- Site planning and inspection
- Environmental and Agricultural Surveys
- Erosion and watershed mapping
- Vegetation health and land use analysis
VII. Certification and Practical Assessment
- Regulatory Knowledge
- Preparing for relevant certifications
- Flight planning and regulatory compliance testing
- Practical Flight Skills
- Demonstrating survey mission planning and execution
- Producing and analyzing a final deliverable (e.g., orthomosaic map, contour model)
Soil Testing Training
This course provides an in-depth understanding of soil testing using portable soil testing kits designed for rapid and accurate analysis of soil properties. Participants will learn to use these kits for assessing soil fertility, pH, moisture, and nutrient content, equipping them with practical skills for informed soil and crop management decisions.
Who Should Attend
The course is tailored for agricultural professionals, environmental scientists, extension workers, and land managers who aim to improve soil health and optimize agricultural productivity.
Course Details:
- Duration: 3–5 days (flexible based on participant needs).
- Location: Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Garowe
- Cost: Request for a Free Consultation
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the components and functions of portable soil testing kits.
- Perform soil sampling and preparation for testing.
- Accurately analyze soil parameters such as Texture, pH, NPK levels, moisture, and salinity using portable kits.
- Interpret soil test results to make actionable recommendations for crop management and soil improvement.
- Integrate soil testing data into broader land management and agricultural planning frameworks.
Module 1: Introduction to Soil Testing
- Importance of soil testing in agriculture and environmental management.
- Overview of soil properties and their influence on crop growth.
- Introduction to portable soil testing kits: Features and advantages.
Module 2: Soil Sampling and Preparation
- Techniques for representative soil sampling.
- Common sampling errors and how to avoid them.
- Preparing soil samples for analysis.
Module 3: Using a Portable Soil Testing Kit
- Setting up and calibrating the kit.
- Step-by-step testing for key soil parameters:
- Texture
- pH
- Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium (NPK)
- Moisture content
- Electrical conductivity (salinity)
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of the kit.
Module 4: Data Interpretation and Decision-Making
- Interpreting soil test results.
- Linking soil health to crop yield potential.
- Developing nutrient management plans.
- Soil amendment recommendations (e.g., lime, organic matter, or fertilizers).
Module 5: Field Application and Case Studies
- Hands-on practice with portable soil testing kits in field conditions.
- Case studies on soil management success stories.
- Discussion of challenges and solutions in soil testing.