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Geospatial Data Management for Energy Access Modelling and Planning
This comprehensive course delves into GIS theory, practical exercises, database management, and data governance, all while emphasising the fundamental principles of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) design.
Designed to cater to GIS specialists and data managers, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical support to government and private sector energy planning and modeling initiatives. Whether you are involved in large-scale projects or simply seeking an introductory understanding of GIS and Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI), this course offers valuable insights into the dynamic field of geospatial data management.
This is the November 2025 presentation of the course.
This course is part of a collection
This course is part of a collection of courses called Climate Compatible Growth November 2025 courses. There are 19 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Create GIS datasets, edit GIS data, derive new GIS datasets through analysis activities, know how to use cartographic techniques for vector and raster data, and create of digital and print map products.
Find data, using publicly accessible, open sources of both spatial and non-spatial data.
Know the necessary standards and concepts of geospatial data management, with concepts such as SDI.
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You can start learning at any time. By signing up and enrolling you can track your progress and earn a Statement of Participation upon completion, all for free.
This course is made available under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0: Climate Compatible Growth consortium
Any third-party materials featured in this course are used with permission and are not ours to give away. These materials are not subject to the Creative Commons licence. See the
terms and conditions and our FAQs. Please see the course acknowledgements for further information about copyright details.
For further information, take a look at our frequently asked questions which may give you the support you need.
