GEIDA Foundation Level Certification — Batch 1¶
IsDB Geoinformatics Data Platform (GEIDA) · Staff Certification Programme
6–9 July 2026 · Hybrid: IsDB HQ Jeddah + Online
Welcome to the resource site for Batch 1 of the GEIDA Foundation Level Certification Training. This site contains all session recordings, slide decks, exercises, and reference materials from the four-day training. It serves as both a post-training reference for Batch 1 participants and a self-paced learning resource for future batches.
The programme was developed by Expo City Dubai in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank.
How to use this site
- Follow the Training Agenda for the full programme overview.
- Navigate day by day using the left sidebar — each day has a morning and afternoon page.
- Each session page contains the recording (YouTube embed), slide decks (PDF download), key concepts, and exercise instructions.
- The Resources section has links to all tools, data sources, and tutorial videos.
What this training covers¶
The GEIDA Foundation course builds staff capacity to integrate Earth Observation (EO) and geoinformatics into IsDB project documents — from the Project Concept Note (PCN) through to the Project Performance Evaluation Report (PPER).
Over four days, participants work with real web-based tools — no desktop software required:
| Tool | Purpose | Used on |
|---|---|---|
| eToolkit | Automated EO report generation | Days 1–4 |
| Google Earth Web | Area definition, KML export | Day 1 |
| FAO WaPOR | High-resolution agriculture & water data | Day 2 |
| GeoLibre | Web-based spatial analysis | Day 3 |
| EarthMap | Risk screening, population | Day 4 |
Programme at a glance¶
| Day | Module | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Module 1 | Why EO matters · EO fundamentals · eToolkit intro & Exercise 1 |
| Day 2 | Modules 2 & 3 | Spatialising projects (PCN–PCR) · GEIDA opening · WaPOR |
| Day 3 | Module 4 | Spatial analysis · GeoLibre · use-case mapping · boundaries |
| Day 4 | Module 5 | Case studies · group presentations · closing & certificates |
This site is maintained by the IsDB GEIDA Programme. For questions, contact the ESID/AWRD team.