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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:
    Second half of 2025 -
    join the waitlist!
  • TIME COMMITMENT:
    8 weeks; up to 4 hours per week
  • FORMAT:
    online, live & recorded lessons, weekly live sessions + Q&A
  • SOFTWARE:
    QGIS, opensource and powerful GIS software
Get 20% Off: Join the Waitlist for the Next Cohort
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 8 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.
  • 120+
    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❤️
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.
  • Namrata Menon
    Architect & Planner
    "The most valuable part is that the GIS course is tailored for urban practitioners. It is a good stepping stone for students and professionals from architecture, urban design, and planning backgrounds towards Spatial Analysis."
  • Guitsa Herro
    Project Architect at Gehl
    "I wanted to deepen my knowledge in data-based geospatial analysis and learn about the practical applications and tools of QGIS. The course not only met but exceeded my expectations."
  • Celia García Albertos
    Innovation Consultant – Urban Planner, Bax & Company
    "It was concise, clear and with very useful practical tips."

  • Pétilin Souza
    Urban Planner and Architect
    "I have learned back in my Bachelors Degree a little introduction on GIS, and wanted now to deep-in for my current job. As a professional was always a wish to work with Urban Data Analysis, and I knew by knowing GIS would be the way. And this course indeed met my expectations."
  • Elena Andonova
    Architect & Urban Planner | Assistant Lecturer | PhD Researcher in Spatial Justice
    "I really appreciated that the course was specifically tailored for architects and urbanists. While most courses tend to provide a general overview of subjects, this one delved deeply into specifics directly relevant to the field of urbanism."
  • Shubhra Kansal
    Urban Designer, Hyderabad Urban Lab
    "I was motivated to take this course as I am an urban designer interested in large spatial analysis and believe that my GIS skills were not up to par. And also because this was a GIS course designed for urban professionals. I think I am very satisfied with the course and its content and the amazing skill and professional level of the instructors."
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURE
Gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and expert insights to apply in real-world scenarios.
  • MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO GIS
    In Module 1, you'll explore the fundamentals of GIS, essential for urban practitioners. Topics include the definition of GIS, its role in spatial decision-making, and practical uses like zoning checks and location studies. You'll also dive into a real-world project where the professor helped Liverpool densify while preserving heritage. The module wraps up with an overview of popular GIS software, highlighting the free and versatile QGIS.
  • MODULE 2: WORKING WITH GIS: THE BASICS
    In Module 2, you'll dive into the basics of working with GIS, exploring spatial data types like vector and raster layers, and common field types such as text and numbers. You'll also learn how to source geospatial data from files or servers, and be introduced to techniques for spatial and exploratory data analysis (ESDA) with real-world case studies.
  • MODULE 3: ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR SETUP, LAYER MANAGEMENT, AND VISUALIZATION IN QGIS
    In Module 3, you'll learn how to install QGIS and explore fundamental features like map projections, setting basemaps, and organizing layers. You'll also dive into working with the attributes table, creating new layers, and exporting data, all while mastering basic layer styling techniques to visualize your geospatial data effectively.
  • MODULE 4: ADVANCED QGIS USE PART 1 - GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING TOOLS
    In Module 4, you’ll explore advanced QGIS tools for geospatial analysis and data processing. Learn how to quickly access essential tools, perform common geoprocessing tasks, and utilize advanced geometry functions. Discover techniques for detailed spatial analysis, including statistics and overlap analysis, and manage your data with tools for joining and splitting layers. Enhance your visualizations with techniques like heatmaps and 3D displays.
  • MODULE 5: ADVANCED QGIS USE PART 2 - GEOSPATIAL DATA MANAGEMENT AND EXPORTING
    Module 5 delves into managing and exporting your QGIS projects. You’ll learn how to link tables to geospatial layers, perform calculations with the field calculator, and export maps with customizable options. Discover solutions for common issues and explore top plug-ins for added functionality, such as geocoding, isochrones and project sharing.
  • MODULE 6: FINAL PROJECT: RECREATING A REAL-WORLD CASE STUDY
    In this final module, students will focus on recreating a methodology through a real-world case study in the U.S. Participants will explore various data sources to analyze the development potential of specific urban areas using multilayer and statistical analysis in QGIS. This hands-on experience will deepen their understanding of QGIS capabilities while honing their analytical skills. Advanced and Premium tier students will apply this methodology to formulate their own questions and assess their findings based on the same framework.
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.
QGIS SKILLS THAT YOU WILL LEARN IN JUST 6 WEEKS:
CHOOSE THE PERFECT PLAN FOR YOUR JOURNEY
Next Cohort Start: Late 2025
Get up to 20% Off: Join the Waitlist
SELF–STUDY
$230 $290
  • For independent learners who want to nail the 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.
  • 6 live training sessions with the instructor guiding you through everything step by step, featuring live demos.
  • Instructor's Slides: Receive over 50 detailed slides from the course, covering key QGIS topics for effective reference and learning.
  • 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.
  • Certificate of attendance upon fulfilling the course requirements.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
ADVANCED

$390 $495
  • For professionals ready to enhance their GIS skills with exclusive data sources, live Q&A feedback sessions, and access to a global community of urban experts.
  • Includes everything from the Self-Study package.
  • Exclusive GIS Library: Immediate access to a handpicked library of 120+ global GIS data portals, curated for urban professionals.
  • 8 months extended access to all course materials, supporting deeper learning and skill refinement after course completion.
  • Weekly live Q&A and Homework Feedback sessions (6 one-hour sessions in total) beginning from the course start, focusing on your specific questions, topics, and datasets.
  • Closed Chat for Course Students: Access an interactive chat to connect, collaborate, resolve issues, and share insights with fellow participants.
  • Certificate of Completion upon successful final project submission, showcasing your newly acquired GIS expertise.
  • 4 Months of Access to the GIS Community: This unique community connects you with a network of urban experts worldwide, including former and current GIS course students and graduates. Join dynamic discussions, share challenges, and gain career insights on a dedicated platform. Use it for networking, support, and access to specialized resources and online events.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
PREMIUM

$990 $1250
  • For those who want it all — live GIS training, direct mentorship from the professor, personalized coaching sessions, and one-year access to an exclusive network of urban experts worldwide.
  • Everything from the Advanced package, plus more.
  • 3x Personalized 1:1 Coaching Sessions: Work directly with Juan Pablo Corral and All Things Urban experts in three personalized coaching sessions. Tailor each session to your unique goals, whether it's mastering advanced GIS techniques, navigating career transitions in urbanism, or crafting actionable strategies to launch or grow your urban consultancy. The focus is entirely on your needs—your journey, your choice!
  • Direct chat access with Juan Pablo Corral on the learning platform and priority support from All Things Urban for personalized interaction and tailored guidance between the live sessions, enhancing your educational experience with expert help.
  • In-Depth Final Project Review and Personalized Feedback during an additional 1-1- call: a detailed live review of your final project from Juan Pablo Corral, highlighting strengths, areas for improvement and further recommendations.
  • 12 months of extended access to all course materials, the alumni network, and community, starting immediately. This provides ongoing learning opportunities and fosters lasting professional connections.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
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.
READY TO EMPOWER YOUR TEAM?

Quick Contact Form: Leave your details on our quick contact form, and we'll reach out to discuss your team's needs.
Direct Email: For immediate assistance, email us at hello@allthingsurban.net, and we'll help you finalize the details swiftly.
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 7 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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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