GIS & Remote Sensing for Agriculture & Landscape Planning
Learn powerful geospatial technologies used for modern agriculture and landscape planning. Develop skills in GIS mapping, spatial analysis, satellite imagery, land-use planning and site assessment. Apply these technologies to agricultural planning, horticulture projects, landscape development, irrigation planning and environmental analysis.
Level 02 – Primary Courses. High-Demand Career Skills.
This one-month program introduces GIS and remote sensing in a practical, project-oriented way. You work with maps, layers and imagery to understand sites, compare land uses and support decisions in farming, horticulture and landscape work—without needing a prior geospatial background.
GIS Foundations and Spatial Data
- What GIS and remote sensing mean in agriculture and landscape contexts
- Vector and raster data, coordinates and common map scales
- Sources of geospatial data: surveys, GPS points and open imagery
- Organizing project files, metadata and basic quality checks
Map Creation and Layer Management
- Building a map layout with clear legends, labels and north arrow
- Adding, styling and grouping thematic layers
- Digitizing boundaries, plots, paths and feature points
- Exporting maps for reports, clients and field use
Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery
- How satellite and aerial imagery support crop and land monitoring
- Band combinations and visual interpretation of vegetation patterns
- Comparing images from different dates for change awareness
- Limitations of imagery and when ground verification is needed
Spatial Analysis for Sites and Crops
- Buffer, overlay and selection tools for site questions
- Measuring area, length and simple terrain-related attributes
- Linking field observations to map features
- Using analysis outputs to support planning discussions
Land-Use Planning and Site Assessment
- Mapping existing land cover, crops and infrastructure on a site
- Zoning ideas for planting, irrigation and access routes
- Considering slope, drainage and exposure at a planning level
- Preparing a simple site-assessment map for horticulture or landscape proposals
Applied GIS for Irrigation and Landscape Projects
- Sketching irrigation zones and main lines on base maps
- Relating water sources, pressure points and field blocks spatially
- Supporting landscape layout and planting plans with geospatial context
- Presenting a small capstone map set for an agriculture or landscape scenario
Who this is for
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. The course suits agriculture and horticulture students, nursery and landscape professionals, farm supervisors, extension workers and anyone who wants map-based skills for site planning, crop monitoring support and project documentation alongside field experience.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to prepare readable GIS maps, work with common spatial layers and imagery, run basic site analyses and communicate land-use and irrigation ideas visually. Training focuses on practical geospatial skills; it does not guarantee employment or licensing in any regulated profession.
Course Information
- Duration: 1 Month
- Fee: ₹8,000
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: Professional Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation