How do you know where rainwater flows—and how exactly do you map that using ArcGIS? In this one-on-one course, you’ll discover how to analyze and visualize hydrological processes with ArcGIS. You’ll work with real-world examples, receive personalized guidance, and learn to independently apply geoinformation in water management and spatial analysis.
Hydrology is the science that focuses on everything related to water: where it originates, how it moves, and where it ultimately ends up. Think of rain sinking into the ground, rivers flowing, or groundwater moving invisibly beneath the Earth’s surface. Hydrological insight is essential for understanding floods, droughts, water quality, and the sustainable management of rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
To better understand and visualize these processes, hydrologists are increasingly turning to digital tools. One of the most powerful tools is ArcGIS: software developed by the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri). With ArcGIS, you can map data and analyze it spatially—both literally and figuratively.
For example, in hydrology, you can use ArcGIS to see how precipitation spreads across an area. You discover where water pools, where it flows, and how that changes with different soil types or weather conditions. Think of simulating scenarios: what happens during heavy rainfall or prolonged drought?
In addition, with ArcGIS you can create accurate maps of watersheds, watercourses, and groundwater layers. You perform analyses based on elevation maps, precipitation data, and soil types. This helps you identify bottlenecks and better predict what happens during extreme weather events.
This approach is valuable for anyone involved in geoinformation, water management, or spatial analysis. Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience with geodata: those who combine hydrological knowledge with the right GIS tools are better equipped in practice.
This blended learning course has been specially developed for beginners who want to learn how to work with ArcGIS in a hydrological context. Even without prior knowledge, you’ll be guided step by step into the world of GIS and geoinformation.
You’ll start with the basics: opening projects, navigating in ArcGIS Pro, working with map layers, and performing simple operations. You’ll learn how to perform analyses using geoprocessing tools and how to neatly export results to, for example, AutoCAD.
After that, you’ll delve into specific hydrological applications. Among other things, you’ll learn how to calculate flow directions and flow accumulation, delineate flow lines, and identify and analyze watersheds. You’ll also learn how to spatially link hydrological data to other maps, and how to present your results in a clear map layout.
You’ll follow interactive video presentations that allow you to complete assignments independently. Don’t understand something? No worries—you can always ask questions. This way, you’ll learn not only what you’re doing, but also why you’re doing it.
After this course, you’ll be able to work confidently with the basic functions of ArcGIS and know how to use geoinformation to analyze and solve hydrological problems.
Blended learning means you have the freedom to learn independently online, but you also participate in hands-on sessions where you actually apply the material. This gives you the best of both worlds: flexibility and hands-on experience.
You can complete the online modules at your own pace. They consist of interactive lessons on geoinformation, runoff models, watersheds, and spatial hydrological processes. You’ll discover how to use raster and vector files in hydrological research, how to use elevation maps to analyze water flows, and how to use geoprocessing tools to gain deeper insights.
During the practical online sessions, you’ll work with real hydrological geodata. You’ll apply your knowledge directly under the guidance of experienced GIS trainers. You’ll learn to calculate flow directions, delineate watersheds, and create maps ready for use in policy or management.
This combination of flexible online learning and hands-on assignments ensures that you not only understand the software but also know how to use it effectively in realistic work situations. Upon completion, you will be able to independently use geoinformation to solve water management problems—and make better-informed decisions within your field.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Do you have questions about the course content? Or are you unsure whether the course aligns with your learning goals or preferences? Would you prefer an in-house or private course? We’d be happy to help.
After the course, you’ll have another two weeks to ask the instructor questions. Since the instructor is already teaching other courses, it’s best to email your questions to info@geo-ict.nl. Your question will be forwarded to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
If you’re a bit further along and encounter practical problems you can’t solve on your own, it’s best to use Online Support. You’ll spend one day online with the instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
If you run into problems in practice that you can’t solve on your own, you have two options: you can sign up for a beginner or advanced course, or you can sign up for Online Support.
You’ll spend a day online with an instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
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All courses are taught in person. Course hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Coffee, tea, lunch, and a laptop are provided.
Taking a course online is also possible, but we only offer hybrid courses in exceptional cases. If you wish to participate in a course online, please indicate this during registration—select “Online” as the location. If that is not possible, this course will only be offered on-site in Apeldoorn.
Yes, we do this regularly. Our instructor will come to your location and bring laptops for the participants. All you need to do is arrange a classroom at your location.
Please email your requirements to info@geo-ict.nl, and we will send you a quote. Once you’ve confirmed the order, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like about the course. We always do our very best, but of course, there may be times when you have a complaint. Click on “Complaints Procedure.” It explains what steps you can take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO).
After the course, we will email you a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can log in and fill out an evaluation form, and you can also download your certificate of participation.
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