GIS Training Programs
There are three ways to bring GIS skills into your business:
Hire a GIS specialist
Train your existing team
At TerraLab, we specialise in helping organisations upskill their teams with tailored GIS training. Whether your staff are complete beginners or experienced users wanting to improve their skills, we deliver bespoke training packages based on your team’s current knowledge, workflows, and goals.
We train individuals, small teams, and entire departments across sectors such as ecology, planning, conservation, heritage, land management, and utilities.
Our GIS Training Packages Include:
Remote or in-person sessions (we travel Australia-wide)
One-on-one or group training to suit your budget
Use of real-world data relevant to your industry
Optional provision of software and hardware (limitations apply)
Ongoing support and follow-up sessions
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GIS Audit & In-House Training
Objective:
Identify weaknesses in a client's GIS workflows and train staff to improve capability and efficiency.
Approach:
TerraLab conducted a comprehensive GIS audit covering:
System and data structure
Interoperability across tools
Risk identification and inefficiencies
We worked closely with the team to identify unknown pain points and then delivered custom training to help them use their existing software more effectively.
Results:
The audit uncovered multiple opportunities to improve workflows and reduce risk. These changes saved time and costs, and the follow-up training empowered staff to fully leverage tools they were already paying for.
GIS Training & Ongoing Support for Government
Objective:
To improve GIS literacy and spatial data capability within a government team of statutory planners.
Approach:
TerraLab delivered tailored, in-person training aligned with the team’s day-to-day workflows and existing datasets. Sessions included live demonstrations, collaborative discussions, and practical guidance on key tools and processes. We worked closely with the team to ensure content was relevant and directly applicable to their operational needs.
Results:
The initial training resolved persistent workflow issues and significantly increased staff confidence in using GIS tools. Due to the program’s success, the client now engages TerraLab annually for refresher training, onboarding support for new staff, and GIS workflow advice. We continue to operate as an extension of their team providing trusted, long-term support as their GIS capability evolves.
Ready to boost your team’s GIS skills? Get in touch today.
What We Offer:
Our GIS training programs are fully customisable and designed to help your team build confidence and capability in the areas most relevant to your work.
Core Training Topics
Field data collection using mobile apps and GPS tools
Cartographic design for print and digital maps
Spatial analysis techniques for identifying trends and patterns
Data handling and manipulation, including cleaning, structuring, and transforming geospatial data
Remote sensing workflows for imagery analysis and environmental modelling
Satellite positioning (GPS/GNSS) fundamentals for accurate mapping
Software Platforms We Teach
Esri tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online
QGIS: Open-source GIS for desktop and mobile
Global Mapper and MapInfo: Specialist tools for spatial professionals
Scripting & Automation
We offer foundational and intermediate training in:
Python (including ArcPy for ArcGIS automation)
SQL for spatial querying and database management
R for spatial statistics and analysis
HTML/CSS for building or customising web mapping interfaces