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GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS FOR
URBAN PRACTITIONERS
Level Up Your Urban Career with Mastery in GIS and Spatial Analysis.

Co-produced by Juan Pablo Corral and All Things Urban.
INTERACTIVE, ONLINE SKILL-BUILDING COURSE
  • NEXT COHORT START:
    September 1, 2025 - apply now! Enrollment open until September 7!
  • TIME COMMITMENT:
    6 weeks; up to 4 hours per week
  • FORMAT:
    online, live & recorded lessons, weekly live sessions + Q&A
  • SOFTWARE:
    QGIS, open source and powerful GIS software
NEED PRACTICAL GIS SKILLS FOR YOUR CAREER?

This course is tailored specifically for urban professionals, offering targeted, practical skills that you can apply immediately in planning, site analysis, consultancy, and more.

Led by a proven industry expert in the urban sector, this course cuts through the noise, focusing on the most relevant tools—no lengthy, unspecialized videos or generic tutorials here.

In just 6 weeks, you’ll sharpen your expertise and get equipped to increase your salary, expand your job and business opportunities, and offer a wider range of professional services, as GIS skills are quickly becoming essential in the urban field.

You also have the chance to get access to live Q&A sessions and personalized feedback and coaching, ensuring you receive guidance tailored to your unique goals.
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WHY THIS COURSE?

  • TAILORED FOR URBAN PROFESSIONALS
    We focus solely on the GIS skills and techniques that matter most in urbanism — no generic content, just the highly relevant tools and training you actually need.
  • LIVE SUPPORT & NETWORKING
    Engage with industry pros during live sessions, ask real-time questions, and grow your professional network with peers and instructors alike.
  • PRACTICAL PROJECTS AND MENTORSHIP
    Work on real-world urban projects and get personalized feedback from the course instructor. You’ll not only learn but also directly apply your skills to advance your career.
  • EXCLUSIVE KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS
    Learn cutting-edge QGIS techniques tailored for urban analysis. Our hands-on, practical approach ensures you gain only the skills that truly matter in your work.
  • TIME-EFFICIENT LEARNING
    We know you're busy. That’s why we deliver a streamlined, hyper-focused experience that teaches you the most useful tools without wasting your time on fluff.
  • BOOST YOUR CAREER AND SALARY
    Enhance your job prospects and increase your salary by at least 10-15%, as GIS skills are quickly becoming a must for professionals in the urban field.
GET ACCESS TO A ONE-OF-A-KIND, MOST COMPREHENSIVE QGIS GUIDE
Enroll in the course and unlock exclusive access to "QGIS for Urban Practitioners," the most comprehensive guide about QGIS specifically designed for urban professionals. This one-of-a-kind resource provides clear, step-by-step instructions, giving you the essential and advanced tools to tackle the unique challenges of city planning, transportation, housing, and environmental management. Whether you're new to GIS or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will equip you with everything you need, serving as your go-to reference throughout the course and your professional career.
COURSE IN NUMBERS
  • 15+
    hours
    of live, hands-on sessions with the course instructor, featuring interactive classes and weekly 1-hour Q&A sessions for Advanced and Premium students.
  • 50+
    tools
    hands-on tools to master, including techniques for layer creation, visualization, exporting, isochrones, spatial analysis, and overlap analysis.
  • 150+
    datasets
    offering access to a wide range of real-world geospatial resources and links that you can immediately apply to your projects, ensuring you have everything you need to practice and refine your skills.
WHO'S THIS COURSE MADE FOR?
This course isn’t generic. It’s specifically tailored for:
  • URBAN PLANNERS, DESIGNERS, AND ARCHITECTS
    Get the GIS tools that will supercharge your project planning, zoning, and site analysis with powerful data-driven insights.
  • TRANSPORT & URBAN MOBILITY PROFESSIONALS
    Master GIS to optimize and innovate urban transport solutions. Learn to analyze and visualize traffic data, optimize routes, and design sustainable mobility systems that enhance city livability and efficiency.
  • REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS & CONSULTANTS
    Learn how to analyze market trends and development opportunities with GIS, making yourself indispensable to clients.
  • PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS AND POLICY MAKERS
    Harness the power of GIS to drive smarter urban planning, infrastructure development, and policy decisions based on precise spatial data.
  • PROFESSIONALS IN CAREER TRANSITION
    Switching from architecture, design, or another field into the urban sector? This course gives you the GIS skills you need to hit the ground running and excel in your new role.
  • RESEARCHERS AND ACADEMICS
    Leverage GIS for urban studies, social science, or environmental research to uncover key patterns and relationships that matter.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ❤️

More than 200 urban professionals from over 35 countries have graduated with advanced GIS skills from our program. Read success stories and reviews from some of them below.

DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE
Gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and expert insights to apply in real-world scenarios.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
  • JUAN PABLO CORRAL
    Master of City Design and Social Science from the London School of Economics | Master of Architecture | Urban Planner and Architect specializing in GIS and Spatial Data Analysis for Urban Studies and Real Estate Consultancy.
    10+ years of extensive GIS experience in Urban Projects

    Led and contributed to over 50 international GIS consulting projects in urban design and planning, developing expertise in spatial data acquisition, visualization, and spatial analysis techniques that directly apply to urban professionals.

    Secured APA (American Planning Association) course provider status for a GIS software company by developing and delivering two high-impact courses. Over 150 urban planners have reviewed and benefited from specialized GIS training, advancing their skills and career growth.

    Taught GIS, urban design, and planning at top universities, blending theory with practical application. Collaborated on research projects with renowned institutions such as the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the London School of Economics, where he earned a master’s degree in City Design.
CHOOSE THE PERFECT PLAN FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Next Cohort Start: September 1, 2025
Enrollment is open until September 7!

Can't join this cohort? Sign up for the waitlist to join a future one here.

⚠️ Limited Seats – High Demand
Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience.

Instalment options are now available for all plans – click ‘Enrol’ to view your choices.
SELF–STUDY
5 seats left
You can pay in installments
$319
  • For independent learners who want to master GIS skills at their own pace.
  • Full access to self-paced learning materials from the start of the course, including 15+ QGIS projects and 50+ slides from the course.
  • 5 video lessons to get you started with QGIS – covering installation, interface, basemaps, data loading, and projections.
  • 5 live training sessions with the instructor, walking you through each topic step-by-step with practical demos. Recordings will be available after each session.
  • 50+ detailed instructor slides covering essential QGIS topics for effective learning and easy reference.
  • Access to "QGIS for Urban Practitioners" Guide – the most comprehensive handbook available for urban professionals.
  • 4 months of continued access to all course materials post-completion, for extensive review and application.
  • Receive a Certificate of Attendance upon fulfilling course participation requirements.
ENROL NOW
ADVANCED
3 seats left
You can pay in installments
$649
  • For professionals ready to deepen their GIS skills with exclusive data sources, live Q&A feedback sessions, and access to a global urbanist community.
  • Includes everything from the Self-Study plan, plus:
  • Immediate access to the Exclusive GIS Library – a curated list of 150+ global GIS data portals for urban practitioners.
  • Weekly practical homework exercises to apply what you learn, based on real-world case studies.
  • Weekly Q&A and Homework Feedback sessions with the professor (5 sessions total). Bring your own questions, challenges, and datasets for live feedback and discussion. You can pre-submit questions for Q&A sessions if you can’t attend live – answers will still be shared in the recordings.
  • 8 months extended access to all course materials, supporting deeper learning and skill refinement after course completion.
  • Closed chat space for course students – collaborate, ask questions, and exchange resources with peers from around the world.
  • Individual written feedback from the course professor on your final portfolio project.
  • Certificate of Successful Completion awarded upon successful submission of the final project.
ENROL NOW
PREMIUM
1 seat left
You can pay in installements
$1390
  • For those who want it all – live training, direct mentorship, personalized feedback and advice from the course instructor, and extended community access.
  • Includes everything from the Advanced plan, plus:
  • 3 personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with the course professor, Juan Pablo – starting with a 30-minute introductory session to define your goals and areas of focus, followed by two 1-hour deep-dive sessions tailored to your individual needs, whether it's mastering advanced GIS, planning your next career step, or developing a project or consultancy.
  • Direct chat access with the professor and priority support from the All Things Urban team for guidance and personalized support between sessions.
1:1 call to discuss your ongoing work or receive an in-depth review of your final portfolio project. During this personalized session, Juan Pablo Corral will provide detailed feedback on your project –highlighting its strengths, identifying areas for improvement, and offering tailored recommendations for further development.
  • 12 months of extended access to all course materials.
  • Priority access to future courses and expert-led workshops (e.g. data visualization, spatial storytelling, etc).
  • Certificate of Advanced Achievement: Signed by the professor and All Things Urban, with a special Premium distinction that reflects your dedication, mentorship, and advanced project work – perfect for sharing on LinkedIn, your CV, and your portfolio.
BOOK A QUICK INTERVIEW
ASKING YOUR EMPLOYER TO COVER THE COST?
We’ve prepared a short PDF you can share with them. We can also provide an invoice or send a secure online payment link. Just email us at community@allthingsurban.net and we’ll be happy to help.
STUDENT DISCOUNT
We are committed to supporting the next generation of urban professionals. To make our GIS course more accessible, we offer a 30% discount to currently enrolled students. Please fill out this form to apply for your discount and we will get back to you with a confirmation shortly. This offer is not combinable with other discounts. Proof of student status (e.g. valid student ID or enrollment confirmation) is required.
TEAM PACKAGES FOR GIS AND SPATIAL ANALYSIS EXPERTISE
Empower your team with critical skills in GIS and Spatial Analysis with our focused QGIS course.

Tailored Learning Options:
  • CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
    Sponsor individual or multiple team members in our upcoming cohort. Learn how QGIS can be directly applied to enhance your projects.
  • BUNDLE PACKAGES
    Upskill multiple team members at a reduced rate, ensuring your team is equipped with the latest GIS techniques.
  • CUSTOM PROGRAM + CONSULTING
    Request a tailored training program, designed to meet your specific organizational needs, complete with expert consulting support.
COURSE SCHEDULE
We get it — life is busy, and committing to live sessions every week can be tricky. That’s why we’ve designed this 6-week course with ultimate flexibility in mind. Here’s the breakdown:
  • LIVE SESSIONS FOR ALL
    Access to the course opens on September 1, 2025, with 5 recorded video lessons to begin your learning journey at your own pace. These recordings will cover GIS fundamentals, including software setup and installation, to ensure that everyone starts on the same page before we dive into live practice together.

    Join us for a Live Welcome Call on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM CET (GMT+1).

    Starting the same week, join us every Saturday from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CET for interactive training sessions with the course instructor focused on real-world applications of the tools you're learning:
    • September 6, 2025
    • September 13, 2025
    • September 20, 2025
    • September 27, 2025
    • October 4, 2025
    Recordings will be available within 24 hours (often sooner).
  • Q&A SESSIONS FOR ADVANCED AND PREMIUM
    Have questions or facing challenges? Advanced and Premium students can join Q&A sessions on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM CET (GMT+1) for live feedback and personalized insights from the course professor. These sessions often involve questions about the weekly exercises, so they’re a great opportunity to clarify doubts and strengthen your understanding.

    • September 10, 2025
    • September 17, 2025
    • September 24, 2025
    • October 1, 2025
    • October 8, 2025
    Recordings will be shared afterward for those who can’t attend live.

    You can also pre-submit your questions to ensure they’re covered.
  • FINAL PROJECT AND CERTIFICATION FOR ADVANCED AND PREMIUM
    Once the live program ends, Advanced and Premium participants will have from October 4 to November 4, 2025, to complete their final projects.

    Successful submissions will receive a Certificate of Completion you can proudly showcase on LinkedIn, your CV, or portfolio.

    • Advanced students will receive written feedback.
    • Premium students will also get a 1-on-1 review call with the professor for personalized guidance.
  • DESIGNED FOR GLOBAL PARTICIPANTS
    We've selected these times to accommodate as many time zones as possible, knowing that a diverse, global audience enriches the learning experience for all. In fact, we’ve already had participants from over 35 countries join without issues, making it a truly international learning space.
  • CATCH UP ANYTIME
    Missed a session? No problem. All sessions will be recorded and made available within 24 hours on the course platform, giving you the flexibility to catch up or review the material at your own pace.
  • URBAN PRACTITIONERS' GUIDE TO QGIS
    As part of your learning journey, you'll receive exclusive access to our 'Urban Practitioners' Guide to QGIS', a one-of-a-kind resource crafted specifically for urban professionals. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on using QGIS, tailored to the challenges and needs of city-making.

    This is a unique and the most comprehensive guide for urban practitioners.
QGIS SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN IN JUST 6 WEEKS:
PRODUCED BY THE LEADING CAREER PLATFORM FOR URBANISTS
The course is presented by All Things Urban - the leading career platform for urbanists, connecting over 90,000 urban professionals and leading organisations worldwide. For over 8 years, we’ve been bridging talent and opportunity, helping urbanists from diverse backgrounds shape the cities of tomorrow.

We stay ahead of market trends and understand what employers need. Over the years, we've successfully worked and collaborated with top organizations and universities worldwide to help them reach top talents globally.
F.A.Q.
Got questions or need help with access or payment? No problem—just drop us an email or fill out the form, and we’ll take care of it for you.
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Terms and Conditions for GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners

1.Introduction
Welcome to the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners course. This course is legally provided by Anastasia Sukhoroslova, registered as an independent communication consultant in Germany, Göhrener Str 4, 10437 Berlin, VAT ID: DE313306521, Steuernummer: 31/552/02035. By purchasing and enrolling in this course, you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

2.Course Enrollment and Payment
  • By enrolling in the GIS and Spatial Analysis for Urban Practitioners course, you agree to pay the full price of the selected plan.
  • Payments will be made to Anastasia Sukhoroslova and processed securely via Stripe.
  • All prices are listed in EUR and include VAT where applicable.
  • Additional taxes or fees may be charged based on your location and will be calculated at checkout.
  • All sales are final. However, in compliance with EU consumer protection laws, you have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not accessed the course materials (see Section 5 for details).

3.Access and Use of Course Materials
  • Access to the course materials will be provided on the official start date of the course as outlined in your enrollment confirmation.
  • Access to course materials is granted for the duration specified in your selected plan.
  • Extensions or upgrades may be available for an additional fee.
  • Course materials are for personal use only. Redistribution, sharing, or commercial use of course content is strictly prohibited.

4.Certificates and Completion Requirements
  • Certificates of completion are provided upon successful submission of the final project and completion of other specified requirements.
  • The certificate can be added to your portfolio or LinkedIn profile as proof of your participation and achievement.

5.Cancellations and Refunds
  • In accordance with EU consumer law, you have the right to withdraw from the contract and request a refund within 14 days of purchase, provided you have not accessed the course materials.
  • By choosing to access the course immediately after purchase, you acknowledge and agree to waive your right to withdraw from the contract.
  • If you are a resident of a country that requires a mandatory cooling-off period for digital products, you may be entitled to a refund if requested within the applicable period.
  • Refund requests, where applicable, must be submitted to hello@allthingsurban.net.

6.Intellectual Property
All course content, including but not limited to videos, workbooks, templates, and reading materials, is the intellectual property of Anastasia Sukhoroslova and Juan Pablo Corral. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of these materials is prohibited.

7.Limitation of Liability
All Things Urban UG, Anastasia Sukhoroslova, and Juan Pablo Corral are not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your participation in the course or your inability to use the course materials. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of employment opportunities, dissatisfaction with the course, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Participation in the course is at your own risk.

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10.Changes to the Course and Terms
  • Anastasia Sukhoroslova reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the course at any time.
  • We also reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated via email or posted on our website.

11.Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms or your participation in the course will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.

12.Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us at hello@allthingsurban.net.