Water management requires reliable analyses and up-to-date geodata. In this blended learning course, you’ll learn how to use QGIS, WhiteboxTools, and FAO WaPOR to analyze water flows, soil, vegetation, and water use using satellite data. You’ll combine hydrological models with remote sensing to make better-informed decisions regarding irrigation, drought, water availability, and sustainable water management.
Water management faces major challenges worldwide. Climate change, drought, flooding, and increasing demand for water make reliable analyses more important than ever. Using GIS and satellite data, water flows, vegetation, terrain, and water use can be accurately analyzed to make more informed decisions.
In this blended learning course, you’ll learn how to use QGIS, WhiteboxTools, and FAO WaPOR data to investigate a variety of water management issues. You’ll combine digital elevation models (DEMs), hydrological analysis techniques, and satellite imagery to delineate watersheds, analyze irrigation issues, and gain insight into water availability and water productivity.
You’ll also discover how remote sensing and open-source GIS complement each other. You’ll learn to process up-to-date satellite data, perform spatial analyses, and develop maps that can be used for water management, agriculture, climate adaptation, and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Would you like to learn how GIS is used for modern water management applications? In this blended learning program, you’ll combine theory with hands-on assignments, allowing you to gain direct experience with hydrological analyses and satellite data.
During this blended learning course, you’ll develop practical skills to apply GIS and remote sensing in water management. You’ll learn to work with digital elevation models, hydrological models, and satellite data to perform spatial analyses and address water-related issues.
You’ll start with the basics of hydrological analysis in QGIS. You’ll learn to prepare DEMs, calculate flow direction and flow accumulation, and delineate watersheds. Next, you’ll use WhiteboxTools to perform advanced terrain and water analyses.
You’ll then be introduced to the FAO WaPOR database and learn how to use satellite data to analyze evapotranspiration, vegetation development, biomass, and water productivity. You’ll discover how this information can be applied to irrigation planning, drought analysis, and sustainable water use.
Finally, you’ll combine hydrological analyses and remote sensing in realistic practical assignments. Upon completion, you’ll be able to independently conduct GIS analyses for applications in water management, agriculture, climate adaptation, and environmental issues.
This blended learning program combines flexible online learning with hands-on guidance from an experienced instructor. You’ll not only learn how various GIS techniques work, but—more importantly—how to apply them to real-world challenges in water management.
During the online modules, you’ll work at your own pace on interactive assignments in which you’ll perform hydrological analyses, process satellite data, and investigate water management issues. Thanks to unlimited access to the course materials, you can always review the topics and further develop your skills.
During the guided practical sessions, you’ll immediately apply the theory to realistic datasets. You’ll work with QGIS, WhiteboxTools, and FAO WaPOR data to analyze watersheds, map water use, and build hydrological models. You’ll receive personalized guidance and practical tips on how to effectively use GIS in your own work.
Upon completion, you’ll have a broad foundation in GIS for water management and will be able to independently conduct hydrological analyses, interpret satellite data, and use spatial information for sustainable water management, agriculture, and climate adaptation.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
Do you have questions about the course content? Or are you unsure whether the course aligns with your learning goals or preferences? Would you prefer an in-house or private course? We’d be happy to help.
No, an extensive background in hydrology is not required. However, a basic knowledge of GIS and QGIS is recommended. During the blended learning program, hydrological concepts, analysis techniques, and the datasets used are explained step by step, so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in practice.
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You will primarily work with QGIS, WhiteboxTools, and the FAO WaPOR database. You will also use digital elevation models (DEMs) and satellite data to conduct hydrological analyses, watershed analyses, and studies on irrigation issues and water productivity using open-source software.
The techniques from this blended learning program are applied in water management, agriculture, climate adaptation, nature conservation, and research. You will learn to conduct spatial analyses of, among other things, watersheds, water availability, irrigation planning, drought analysis, and the monitoring of vegetation and water use.
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After completing this course, you will be able to independently conduct hydrological analyses using QGIS, WhiteboxTools, and FAO WaPOR data. You will be able to process geodata and satellite imagery, perform spatial analyses, and create maps and visualizations that contribute to well-informed decisions in water management.
