

About The Workshop
This 5-day hands-on online GIS workshop focuses on real-world site suitability analysis using open-source GIS tools. You will work step by step on criteria selection, data preparation, reclassification, weighted overlay analysis, and suitability mapping to produce a decision-ready site suitability map and mini project.
At a Glance
Key Details*
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Dates: January 12 to January 17
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Mode: Live online sessions with recordings
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Platform: Google Meet
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Duration: 2 Hours per Day | 5 Days
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Fully hands-on practical training
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Real-world planning and decision-support use cases
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End-to-end workflow in QGIS
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Program fee: ₹1,999 + 18 percent GST = ₹2,359
TOOLS AND SOFTWARE

QGIS Latest LTR

Excel or LibreOffice

Open geospatial datasets
Prerequisites
Required
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Basic understanding of GIS concepts
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Ability to open and view layers in QGIS
Not Required
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Programming or Python.
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Machine Learning or AI.
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Advanced mathematics.
TRAINER DETAILS
HANSA K
GIS Trainer & Analyst | Geospatial Analysis Specialist | Environmental & Remote Sensing
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IMPANA S V
GIS Developer | GeoAI Enthusiast | Remote Sensing Specialist

Who Should Attend
-Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
-Research Scholars
-Faculty Members
-Urban and Regional Planners
-GIS and Environmental Professionals

Workshop Focus
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Principles of site suitability analysis and planning logic.
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Criteria and constraint selection using raster and vector data in QGIS.
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Reclassification and standardization of suitability layers.
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Weighted overlay and scenario-based suitability analysis.
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Suitability index mapping, layout design, and reporting.
Hands-On Agenda (Day-Wise)
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Day 1: Introduction to site suitability analysis, applications, criteria vs constraints, study area selection, and base project setup.
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Day 2: Criteria development, slope and distance analysis, raster and vector data preparation.
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Day 3: Reclassification techniques and standardization of suitability layers.
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Day 4: Weighted overlay analysis and scenario-based evaluation.
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Day 5: Final suitability zoning, map layout creation, interpretation, and mini project submission.
Registration Details
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Standard Fee: ₹1,999 + GST
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GEC Kerala Students (30% Off): ₹1,400 + GST
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GEC Barton Hill Students(50% Off): ₹1,000 + GST
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TPLC & AGSRT (70% Off): 600 + GST
Deliverables
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Final site suitability map
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QGIS project file
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Criteria and weighting table
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SOP workbook
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Practice datasets
Certificate & Eligibility

Certificates will be awarded to participants with:
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Minimum 80% attendance
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Completion of capstone submission
Issued jointly by: Pragati CoE (AGSRT & TPLC) @ GEC Barton Hill (TVM)
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