Course overview
Military GIS and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Training is a practical professional development course designed to equip defence, security, intelligence and geospatial professionals with the skills required to use geographic information, satellite imagery, terrain data and spatial analytics for operational and strategic decision-making. GEOINT combines geospatial information, imagery and analytical interpretation to provide an understanding of locations, physical environments, activities and spatial relationships.
The programme also introduces contemporary GEOINT developments including 3D geospatial visualization, remote sensing, mobile geospatial data, geospatial databases, web-based mapping, automation, machine learning and GeoAI. Modern GEOINT organisations increasingly use automation and AI to process large volumes of geospatial information and help analysts identify relevant patterns more efficiently.
Course objectives
- Apply GIS and GEOINT principles to manage, analyse and interpret geospatial information for defence, security, intelligence and strategic decision-making.
- Analyse satellite imagery, terrain data and other geospatial datasets to identify geographic patterns, environmental characteristics, infrastructure and changes over time.
- Conduct advanced spatial and terrain analysis including proximity, overlay, network, elevation, accessibility and multi-criteria analysis to support authorised security and planning applications.
- Develop professional GEOINT products including thematic maps, terrain visualisations, 3D scenes, spatial-analysis outputs, dashboards and intelligence-oriented geospatial reports.
- Apply emerging GeoAI, machine learning and geospatial automation techniques to improve the processing, analysis and interpretation of large geospatial datasets while considering data quality, accuracy, privacy and responsible use.
Who should attend
Military GIS Officers, Defence Personnel, GEOINT Analysts, Geospatial Intelligence Officers, Intelligence Analysts, GIS Analysts, Geospatial Professionals, Remote Sensing Specialists, Imagery Analysts, Security Officers, Law Enforcement Professionals, Defence Planners, Intelligence Officers, Border Management Officers, Border Security Professionals, Strategic Planning Officers, Military Engineers, Surveyors, Cartographers, Emergency Management Professionals, Disaster Risk Management Officers, Critical Infrastructure Security Professionals, Maritime Security Professionals, Aviation and Airspace Professionals, Government Security Agencies, Defence Research Professionals, Security Consultants, Geospatial Data Analysts, GIS Managers, Intelligence and Security Researchers, Defence Technology Professionals, Professionals involved in geospatial intelligence and security decision-making
Course content
- 1. Foundations of Military GIS and Geospatial Intelligence Introduction to GIS and GEOINT, evolution of geospatial intelligence, GIS in defence and security, geographic information concepts, spatial thinking, geospatial intelligence workflows, GEOINT pro
- 2. Geospatial Data for Defence and Security Applications Vector and raster data, points lines and polygons, satellite imagery, elevation data, administrative boundaries, transportation networks, infrastructure datasets, environmental information, coordin
- 3. Military Geospatial Databases and Data Management Design of geospatial databases, spatial layers, attribute management, database organisation, metadata, data validation, spatial indexing, multi-source data integration, version management, data securit
- 4. Coordinate Reference Systems, Positioning and Geospatial Accuracy Geographic and projected coordinate systems, datums, map projections, coordinate transformations, GPS and GNSS concepts, positional accuracy, horizontal and vertical reference systems,
- 5. Terrain Analysis and Digital Elevation Models Digital elevation models, digital surface models, terrain visualisation, elevation profiling, slope and aspect analysis, contour generation, terrain classification, watershed and drainage analysis, terrain
- 6. Satellite Imagery and Remote Sensing for GEOINT Earth observation concepts, optical satellite imagery, multispectral data, radar imagery, image resolution, spectral information, image acquisition, image interpretation, land-cover analysis, change dete
- 7. Imagery Analysis and Geospatial Feature Extraction Image interpretation principles, feature identification, image classification, object extraction, infrastructure mapping, environmental feature identification, temporal comparison, image-based change
- 8. Spatial Analysis and Geospatial Intelligence Workflows Buffering, proximity analysis, overlay analysis, spatial queries, density analysis, clustering, terrain relationships, accessibility analysis, location analysis, spatial correlation, multi-criteri
- 9. Movement, Route and Network Analysis Transportation networks, route analysis, accessibility, travel-time analysis, network datasets, service areas, connectivity, movement constraints, infrastructure relationships, route optimisation concepts and geosp
- 10. 3D GIS and Geospatial Visualization Three-dimensional terrain, 3D buildings and infrastructure, elevation-based visualization, 3D scenes, fly-throughs, terrain perspectives, time-enabled visualization, interactive maps, geospatial storytelling and pr
- 1. Border, Infrastructure and Security Risk Mapping Geospatial approaches to border management, critical infrastructure mapping, transport corridors, strategic facilities, security-risk assessment, vulnerability mapping, population and settlement analysi
- 12. Maritime, Coastal and Airspace Geospatial Applications Maritime GIS concepts, coastal mapping, bathymetric information, vessel and transportation data, ports and coastal infrastructure, airfield and aviation-related spatial information, spatial aware
- 13. Geospatial Change Detection and Monitoring Multi-temporal imagery, change detection principles, land-use and land-cover change, infrastructure development, environmental change, activity monitoring, before-and-after comparison, temporal geospatial da
- 14. GEOINT Production, Intelligence Maps and Reporting Intelligence-oriented cartography, map design, symbology, annotation, scale, classification, map layouts, analytical overlays, briefing graphics, geospatial reports, dashboard development, communicat
- 15. Advanced GEOINT, Automation, GeoAI and Emerging Technologies Geospatial automation, Python-enabled GIS workflows, machine learning for geospatial data, computer vision, automated feature extraction, satellite-image analytics, anomaly detection concep
General notes
- Creating defence and security-oriented GIS databases, preparing satellite imagery and elevation datasets, producing terrain and elevation maps, performing spatial and proximity analysis, conducting infrastructure and vulnerability mapping, analysing transportation networks, creating 3D terrain visualisations, comparing multi-temporal satellite imagery, producing professional GEOINT maps, developing geospatial dashboards and analytical reports, integrating multiple authorised geospatial data sources, exploring GeoAI and automated geospatial analysis
Frequently asked questions
1. 1. Who should attend the Military GIS and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Training?
The course is designed for military and defence personnel, intelligence analysts, GIS professionals, geospatial analysts, security and law-enforcement professionals, remote sensing specialists, defence planners, border-management personnel, emergency and disaster-management officers, researchers and professionals working with geospatial information for security and decision-making.
2. 2. What will participants learn during the GEOINT training?
Participants will learn how to manage and analyse geospatial data, interpret satellite imagery, perform terrain and spatial analysis, develop security and vulnerability maps, analyse transportation networks, create 3D geospatial visualisations, produce professional GEOINT maps and reports, and integrate multiple geospatial information sources for analytical decision-making.
3. 3. Does the course cover satellite imagery and remote sensing?
Yes. The training covers satellite imagery, remote sensing fundamentals, image interpretation, multispectral data, image enhancement, land-cover analysis, change detection and extraction of useful geospatial information from Earth-observation data for security, environmental and situational-awareness applications.
4. 4. Does the training cover advanced GEOINT, AI and predictive analytics?
Yes. The advanced component introduces GeoAI, machine learning, automated feature extraction, computer-vision concepts, geospatial automation, satellite-image analytics and other emerging technologies that can improve the processing and interpretation of large geospatial datasets.
5. 5. What practical outputs will participants be able to produce?
Participants can develop geospatial databases, terrain maps, satellite-image analysis products, infrastructure and vulnerability maps, spatial-analysis outputs, 3D terrain visualisations, professional GEOINT maps, geospatial dashboards and analytical reports suitable for authorised defence, security, planning and decision-support applications.
Schedule & fees
| Dates | Location | Duration | Fee (USD) |
|---|
| 04/01/2027 - 15/01/2027 |
Nairobi,kenya or Virtual |
10 Days |
$3,000 |
| 08/03/2027 - 12/03/2027 |
Zanzibar,Tanzania |
10 Days |
$3,000 |
| 07/06/2027 - 18/06/2027 |
Naivasha,Kenya |
10 Days |
$3,000 |