Total study time: 24 hours
How can you extract meaningful insights from satellite images and aerial photos? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn how to use remote sensing to collect, analyze, and apply geospatial data to real-world challenges. With personalized guidance, interactive online modules, and hands-on virtual assignments, you’ll quickly build the skills to interpret imagery and apply remote sensing techniques in your own field.
Remote sensing is the science of gathering information about places, objects, or phenomena without direct contact. Instead, it uses sensors mounted on satellites, airplanes, or drones (UAVs) to capture data from above. These sensors record details like temperature variations, vegetation health, and urban growth—offering a powerful, top-down view of the world.
Today, remote sensing is used in nearly every sector. From agriculture and forestry to urban planning, insurance, ocean monitoring, and renewable energy, it supports smarter, data-driven decisions. It helps you track environmental changes, monitor infrastructure, and map natural resources—without ever setting foot on the ground.
In this course, you’ll explore the basics of remote sensing. You’ll learn what it is, how it works, and where it’s used. You’ll also get a glimpse into what it takes to work in this exciting field. If you’re curious about how remote sensing could benefit your career or organization, this is the perfect place to start.
Step by step, you’ll discover how remote sensing works and what you can achieve with it. You’ll start by learning to interpret aerial and satellite images and turn them into usable information.
Next, you’ll build the skills to work independently. You’ll practice image recognition, data processing, and applying insights to real-world scenarios. You’ll get hands-on with ERDAS Imagine, a popular tool in the geospatial field, and explore how to integrate remote sensing into practical GIS workflows.
This course goes beyond the basics. It’s a springboard into the world of geospatial data and Earth observation. You’ll gain not just knowledge—but the confidence to start using it in your own work.
Blended learning gives you the best of both worlds—live interaction and flexible, self-paced study—so you can develop real, job-ready skills in remote sensing.
To start, we kick off with a live session where you’ll begin working with real satellite datasets right away. With the support of experienced remote sensing and GIS professionals, you’ll explore key concepts, analyze imagery, and get to know tools like ERDAS Imagine.
Next, in the self-paced modules, you’ll deepen your knowledge at your own speed. You’ll explore topics such as sensor types, image classification, and remote sensing applications in agriculture, city planning, and environmental management. Throughout this phase, you’ll also sharpen your skills by linking imagery to geospatial data for actionable insights.
Then, in a second live session, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-world cases. You’ll troubleshoot challenges, fine-tune your approach, and receive expert feedback as you complete your own analysis project.
Notably, one of the course’s highlights is its case-based approach. You’ll create practical outputs—like interpretation results and processing workflows—that can be used immediately in your own work.
Ultimately, by combining expert-led sessions with flexible learning, this course helps you move beyond theory. By the end, you’ll be able to analyze and interpret imagery with confidence—and apply those insights to make smarter spatial decisions in your field.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Do you have questions about the course content? Not sure if the course aligns with your learning objectives? Or would you prefer a private session or in-company training? We’re happy to assist—feel free to get in touch.
We aim to make our courses accessible to as many people as possible. If the course fee is a concern, instead of registering directly, you can indicate on the registration form that you’d like to receive a quote tailored to your needs. In many cases, we can offer flexible solutions. For instance, we can adjust the course content for large groups, shorten the course based on existing knowledge, or offer daily rates to suit your requirements.
Yes, you can reach out to the instructor with questions for up to 2 weeks after the course. Since the instructor is likely teaching other courses, we recommend emailing your questions to info@geo-ict.com. We’ll forward your inquiry to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours. After the 2-week period, we recommend using our Personalized Online Support for continued assistance.
Yes, we offer on-site training regularly throughout the Netherlands. Our instructor will bring laptops for the participants, and all you need to do is arrange a suitable room at your location.
Please send your requirements to info@geo-ict.com, and we will provide a customized quote, which will include travel and accommodation costs. Once the quote is confirmed, our course coordinator will reach out to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal where you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like. We strive to provide a great experience for all our participants, but if you have a complaint, please click on ‘Complaints Procedure’ in the portal. This document will guide you through the steps to take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands, is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO), ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Courses are typically scheduled according to the Dutch time zone, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For participants in different time zones, we adjust the course times in consultation with you.