A geospatial data analyst collects, processes, and interprets location-based data to reveal meaningful patterns and support informed decision-making. You work with a variety of geospatial datasets—such as satellite imagery, maps, and demographic data—to uncover insights that shape strategies in fields ranging from public planning to environmental protection.
As a data analyst at the Geo-ICT Training Center, you play a key role in turning geographic data into actionable insights. You don’t just work with numbers—you make them speak, helping organizations make smarter decisions with clear, evidence-based information.
Your core activities include:
What sets you apart is your ability to explain complex data in simple terms. Whether you’re advising on environmental trends or urban development, your work helps people understand challenges—and opportunities—through the lens of geography.
In a world driven by data, your role as a geospatial data analyst is essential. By transforming raw information into usable insights, you help organizations across sectors make faster, smarter, and more sustainable decisions.
Here’s why your work is so important:
Your work also contributes to solving broader challenges like climate resilience, transportation planning, and sustainable urban growth. You’re not just analyzing data—you’re shaping a better future.
Geospatial data gives context to the information you analyze. It reveals where things are happening—and often, why. This added dimension makes your analysis more relevant, insightful, and impactful.
Key applications of geospatial data in your work include:
By adding location intelligence to data analysis, you give organizations a clearer view of their environment—leading to smarter, more context-aware decisions.
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To become a geospatial data analyst, you’ll need a solid foundation in data science and spatial analysis—typically gained through higher professional education (HBO) or university-level (WO) studies.
At the Geo-ICT Training Center, we offer practical, industry-aligned courses that prepare you to succeed in the field:
You’ll also gain hands-on experience with GIS tools and Dutch Geo-Basisregistraties, giving you the skills to tackle real-world challenges from day one.
Our analysts are placed with a range of clients, including:
This broad client base reflects the growing demand for your expertise across sectors.
As a geospatial data analyst, your work is varied, meaningful, and essential. Here’s what you’ll typically do:
Through these tasks, you turn complex geographic data into insights that drive real impact. Your work empowers decision-makers and supports smarter, more sustainable planning—across every industry.
