Kampala
Uganda
Introductory
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This introductory course establishes foundational competencies in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS within the context of national broadband mapping systems under the Africa-BB-Maps.
The course is aligned with the TOR requirements to develop foundational GIS capabilities and prepare participants for progression to intermediate level enterprise GIS training.
The course covers the following official Esri curriculum components:
- Introduction to GIS Using ArcGIS
- ArcGIS Pro – Essential Workflows
The training provides a structured introduction to:
- Core GIS concepts and spatial thinking applied to broadband infrastructure mapping
- Spatial data models (vector and raster) and attribute data structures
- Coordinate reference systems and projections relevant to national mapping
- Core ArcGIS Pro workflows including data management, visualisation, querying, and basic spatial analysis
- Foundational data quality assurance and validation practices
- Map production and reporting workflows for regulatory and planning purposes
Through guided hands-on exercises using broadband-related datasets (e.g., fibre routes, mobile coverage layers, infrastructure locations, administrative boundaries), participants acquire the technical literacy required to manage spatial data and produce structured mapping outputs.
National technical focal points, GIS specialists, data management officers, and technical staff involved in broadband data collection, preparation, validation, and reporting within participating countries.
Qualifications or experience needed to participate in this training course:
- No prior GIS experience required
- Basic computer literacy
- Institutional role relevant to broadband mapping or data management
Selection criteria:
- Nomination by the participating countries
- Relevance of role to national broadband mapping implementation
Number of available places per cohort: 20
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and explain fundamental GIS concepts and spatial data structures.
- Navigate and manage projects within ArcGIS Pro.
- Organise and manage broadband-related spatial datasets.
- Create and edit spatial features and associated attribute data.
- Apply appropriate symbology and labelling techniques for professional map visualisation.
- Perform basic attribute queries and spatial selections.
- Integrate tabular broadband datasets using joins and relates.
- Design structured map layouts suitable for regulatory reporting.
- Interpret basic spatial analysis outputs in support of broadband planning decisions.
Instructor-led sessions combining structured presentations, live demonstrations, guided hands-on exercises, practical labs, and broadband-focused case studies.
The methodology emphasises experiential learning, with a minimum of 60% of training time dedicated to practical exercises in ArcGIS Pro.
Practical exercises and labs: 60%
Active participation and attendance: 40%
Total: 100%
A total score of 70% or higher is required to obtain the ITU certificate.
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
