Geographic Information System (GIS) & Remote Sensing
Training Course on GIS for Telecom Network Planning - GIS Software
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Geographic Information System (GIS) & Remote Sensing10 DaysCertificate Included
Duration
10 Days
Mode
Online & Physical
Certificate
Included
Language
English
Course Overview
This course provides participants with the skills to apply GIS in telecom network planning, design, and optimization. Participants will learn to integrate spatial, demographic, and infrastructure data to plan network coverage, optimize tower locations, perform capacity analysis, and monitor service quality. The course emphasizes hands-on exercises using real-world datasets, enabling participants to use GIS for efficient, cost-effective, and strategic telecom network planning and deployment.
Secure enrollment • Professional certificate included
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1.Understand the role of GIS in telecom network planning and management.
2.Acquire, manage, and preprocess spatial and demographic datasets.
3.Map existing telecom infrastructure and coverage areas.
4.Analyze population density, demand, and network usage patterns.
5.Optimize tower locations using GIS-based site selection techniques.
6.Perform network coverage, capacity, and gap analysis.
7.Integrate GIS with RF planning, fiber optics, and wireless network design.
8.Develop maps, dashboards, and reports for telecom planning and monitoring.
9.Support evidence-based decision-making for telecom infrastructure expansion.
10.Complete a practical project demonstrating GIS-enabled telecom network planning.
Course Content
Module 1:Introduction to GIS for Telecom Network Planning
Theory:
Overview of telecom networks and GIS applications.
Types of telecom infrastructure: towers, base stations, fiber optic networks.
Role of GIS in planning, monitoring, and optimization.
Hands-on: Explore telecom infrastructure datasets and visualize network coverage.
Case Study: Mapping existing mobile network coverage in urban and rural areas.
Module 2:Data Acquisition and Management
Theory:
Sources of telecom, demographic, and spatial data.
Data formats, projections, and GIS database management.
Data preprocessing for network analysis and planning.
Hands-on: Import, clean, and organize telecom datasets in GIS.
Case Study: Integrating subscriber, terrain, and demographic data for planning.
Module 3:Mapping Telecom Infrastructure
Theory:
Mapping towers, base stations, and fiber optic lines.
Visualizing network coverage areas and service gaps.
Linking infrastructure data with population and demand indicators.
Hands-on: Generate maps showing infrastructure locations and coverage.
Case Study: Mapping cellular network coverage for strategic planning.
Module 4:Population and Demand Analysis
Theory:
Analyzing population density and telecom service demand.
Identifying high-demand and underserved areas.
Linking demographic and subscriber data to network planning.
Hands-on: Conduct spatial analysis to identify priority areas for network expansion.
Case Study: Planning coverage expansion in rapidly growing urban neighborhoods.
Module 5:Tower and Site Selection Optimization
Theory:
GIS-based site selection criteria: line-of-sight, accessibility, proximity to population, regulatory constraints.
Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCE) for optimal tower placement.
Minimizing cost and maximizing coverage efficiency.
Hands-on: Perform site selection analysis using GIS tools.
Case Study: Selecting optimal locations for new 4G/5G towers.
Module 6:Network Coverage and Capacity Analysis
Theory:
Signal propagation models and coverage mapping.
Capacity analysis: identifying overloaded cells and potential improvements.
Gap analysis and network performance evaluation.
Hands-on: Analyze network coverage, capacity, and identify improvement areas.
Case Study: Detecting underserved regions and planning network upgrades.
Module 7:Integration with RF Planning and Fiber Networks
Theory:
Combining GIS with RF propagation modeling.
Planning fiber optic networks and backhaul integration.
Optimizing hybrid network architectures using GIS.
Hands-on: Integrate RF data and fiber routes for comprehensive network planning.
Case Study: Planning a hybrid wireless and fiber network for a city.
Module 8:Monitoring, Reporting, and Decision Support
Theory:
GIS dashboards and reporting tools for telecom network monitoring.
Performance indicators and KPIs for network management.
Communicating insights to stakeholders and management.
Hands-on: Develop dashboards to track coverage, capacity, and subscriber distribution.
Case Study: Monitoring network expansion projects and service quality.
Module 9:Advanced GIS Tools for Telecom Planning
Theory:
Advanced GIS tools and extensions for telecom analysis.
Automation of network analysis using scripts and models.
Cloud-based GIS solutions for large-scale telecom projects.
Hands-on: Implement advanced tools for network analysis and scenario modeling.
Case Study: Automating coverage and capacity analysis for multiple regions.
Module 10:Capstone Project
Project Examples:
GIS-based network expansion plan for urban and rural areas
Site selection and optimization for new telecom towers.
Comprehensive network monitoring and capacity planning dashboard.
Hands-on: Complete end-to-end GIS workflow: data collection → analysis → site selection → coverage mapping → reporting.
Presentation: Showcase project outcomes, recommendations, and optimized telecom network plan.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for Telecom engineers and network planners, GIS analysts and infrastructure planners, Project managers, Researchers and students, Government agencies and private companies.
