Space Borne is a globally recognised GIS and Remote Sensing training institute. We deliver live, instructor-led courses across every major geospatial domain — from ArcGIS Enterprise to Geospatial AI, from Flood Modelling to Humanitarian GIS.
Space Borne covers the full geospatial spectrum. Whether your career is in oil & gas, urban planning, environmental science, defence, agriculture, or humanitarian response — we have the domain expertise and the tools to get you there.
All courses are delivered live by expert instructors, recorded for revision, and internationally recognised. Accessible from anywhere with a laptop and internet connection.
A complete overview of every GIS domain we cover — the key applications, typical employers, and relevant software tools.
| GIS Domain | Key Applications | Typical Employers | Core Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban GIS Urban & Infrastructure Planning |
Land use mapping, urban growth modelling, 3D city GIS, transport network analysis, building permit GIS | City & municipal governments, real estate developers, construction firms, smart city vendors | ArcGIS Pro, CityEngine, QGIS, Esri Urban |
| Oil & Gas GIS Petroleum & Pipeline |
Pipeline routing, wellsite GIS, spill response mapping, offshore positioning, seismic survey GIS, QHSE | Oil majors, service companies (Halliburton, SLB), national petroleum corporations, refineries | ArcGIS Enterprise, Pipeline Referencing, Petrel GIS |
| Flood GIS Hydraulics & Hydrology |
Flood extent mapping, catchment delineation, dam break analysis, hydraulic simulation, flood EWS | Water resource ministries, dam authorities, disaster management agencies, engineering consultancies | HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcHydro, SWAT, QGIS |
| Agricultural GIS Food Security & Precision Farming |
Crop area estimation, yield prediction, irrigation mapping, soil surveys, food security modelling | Agricultural ministries, FAO, World Bank, agritech firms, commodities companies | Google Earth Engine, Sentinel-2, ArcGIS, FAO GeoNetwork |
| Environmental GIS Climate & Ecosystem |
EIA GIS, REDD+ monitoring, climate vulnerability, land degradation, ecosystem services, pollution tracking | Environmental consultancies, UNDP, UNEP, World Bank, NGOs, government environment agencies | Google Earth Engine, InVEST, SNAP, ArcGIS, R/Python |
| Geospatial AI Machine Learning & Deep Learning |
Object detection from imagery, land cover classification, change detection AI, spatial prediction models | Tech companies, research institutions, defence agencies, smart city vendors, remote sensing firms | ArcGIS + Deep Learning, Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch), GEE |
| Remote Sensing Satellite Image Analysis |
Multispectral analysis, SAR processing, NDVI/vegetation monitoring, change detection, sensor fusion | Space agencies, environmental ministries, agricultural organisations, defence intelligence | ENVI, ERDAS IMAGINE, SNAP, Google Earth Engine, Python |
| UAV / Drone GIS Photogrammetry & Mapping |
Orthomosaic generation, DSM/DTM from drones, construction monitoring, crop scouting, stockpile volume | Construction companies, mining firms, precision agriculture operators, survey companies | Agisoft Metashape, Pix4D, DJI Terra, ArcGIS Drone2Map |
| Humanitarian GIS Disaster & Health Response |
IDP/refugee tracking, disaster damage assessment, food distribution mapping, disease surveillance GIS | UNOCHA, UNHCR, WFP, MSF, IRC, ICRC, national disaster management agencies | QGIS, ArcGIS Online, KoboToolbox, OpenStreetMap / HOT |
| Utilities GIS Networks & Telecoms |
Power grid mapping, water network GIS, fibre route optimisation, telecom coverage planning, asset management | Power utilities, water boards, telecom operators, network infrastructure companies | ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcFM, Smallworld GIS, Network Analyst |
| Forestry GIS Conservation & Biodiversity |
Forest cover change, carbon stock mapping, wildlife corridors, protected area management, anti-poaching | National park agencies, WWF, WCS, IUCN, carbon credit organisations, research institutions | Google Earth Engine, Global Forest Watch, ArcGIS, SEPAL, R |
| Marine GIS Coastal & Bathymetry |
Coastal erosion mapping, mangrove monitoring, bathymetric survey, sea-level rise modelling, marine PA planning | Hydrographic offices, port authorities, coastal management agencies, offshore energy companies | CARIS HIPS, ArcGIS Marine, Fledermaus, Google Earth Engine |
Join professionals from 30+ countries who have trained with Space Borne. Live online, certified, internationally recognised — from wherever you are in the world.