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Urban Planning and Smart Cities URB-005

GIS for Urban Planning

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on GIS for Urban Planning.

Programme at a glance
ReferenceURB-005
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to GIS for Urban Planning. It develops practical capability in GIS through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of GIS for Urban Planning.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in GIS for Urban Planning.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to GIS for Urban Planning.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in GIS for Urban Planning.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for GIS for Urban Planning.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve gis for urban planning or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of GIS for Urban Planning. Apply the principal methods and tools used in GIS for Urban Planning. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to GIS for Urban Planning. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in GIS for Urban Planning. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for GIS for Urban Planning.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

GIS for Urban Planning: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of GIS for Urban Planning

Current practices and emerging trends in GIS for Urban Planning

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in GIS for Urban Planning

Diagnostic assessment of current GIS for Urban Planning practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for GIS

Spatial data concepts

Coordinate systems

Vector data

Raster data

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in GIS for Urban Planning

Data capture

Geodatabases

Layer management

Spatial queries

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in GIS for Urban Planning

Buffer and overlay analysis

Network analysis

Thematic mapping

Cartographic principles

Day
05
Module 5

GIS for Urban Planning: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Field data collection

Remote sensing interfaces

Web GIS

Data quality

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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9 Nov 2026
Urban Planning and Smart Cities Planned

GIS for Urban Planning

Launch rate€3,250per participant
Corporate Group AdvantageSave 15% from the second participant
Berlin DE 9–13 Nov 2026 5 days
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European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

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