Course Overview
Land & Property Insights with Google Earth Pro
⏱ Duration: 40 hours, Blended (In-person and online)
Instructors
- Academic Expert: Shakil Ahmed – Lecturer, Dept. of Real Estate, DIU
- Industry Expert: Md. Mahfuzul Haq – DGM, ADDL
Course Description In today's real estate and land management industries, geospatial technology plays a crucial role in property analysis, site assessment, and urban planning. Land and Property Insights with Google Earth Pro is a practical, skill-based course designed to help professionals and enthusiasts harness the full potential of Google Earth Pro for real estate and land analysis. This course provides a step-by-step guide to using Google Earth Pro's powerful tools, including high-resolution mapping, measurement techniques, historical imagery analysis, and virtual tour creation. Learners will gain hands-on experience in property visualization, land assessment, and spatial data analysis, helping them make more informed and data-driven decisions in real estate, urban development, and infrastructure planning.
Evidence of Demand
- Growing Need: The course addresses the growing need for professionals who can leverage geospatial technology for real estate and land analysis.
- Data-Driven Decisions: As the demand for data-driven decision-making in real estate, urban planning, and land management increases, this course equips learners with essential skills to analyze, measure, and visualize land and property.
- Urbanization Challenges: With rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, professionals need expertise in property mapping, site assessment, and land use planning.
- Industry Value: This course enables graduates to tackle critical challenges such as efficient land utilization, property valuation, and environmental assessment, making them valuable assets in the real estate and urban development sectors.
- Career Enhancement: The skills gained will also enhance career opportunities in real estate development, GIS-based research, urban planning, environmental consultancy, and policy-making.
Course Objectives
- Skill Development: The course is designed to equip learners with the skills to effectively utilize Google Earth Pro for real estate analysis, land assessment, and urban planning.
- Practical Understanding: It provides a practical and hands-on approach to understanding land and property dynamics as geospatial technology becomes increasingly vital.
- Bridging the Gap: This course bridges the gap between traditional property analysis and modern digital mapping techniques, ensuring informed decision-making and efficient land utilization.
Course Content & Class Plan (Modules)
- Lesson 00: Introduction
- Lesson 01: Installing Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 02: Navigating the Google Earth Pro Interface
- Lesson 03: Exploring Street View in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 04: Measurement Techniques in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 05: Exploring Historical Imagery in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 06: Using Placemarks, Polygons and Paths in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 07: Finding Directions with Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 08: Creating Elevation Profile in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 09: Creating Virtual Tours in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 10: Recording Virtual Tours in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 11: Saving High Resolution Image in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 12: Generating Viewsheds in Google Earth Pro
- Lesson 13: Analyzing Demo Project using Google Earth Pro
Practical & Field Work
- Hands-on Application: The course includes an analysis of a demo project utilizing Google Earth Pro.
- Project-Based Assessment: Practical application is evaluated through formal project work.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize Google Earth Pro for real estate and land analysis.
- Install, configure, and customize Google Earth Pro settings for optimal use.
- Analyze property locations and surroundings using Street View and Historical Imagery.
- Measure land areas, distances, and elevations with precision for site assessments.
- Create and manage Placemarks, Polygons, and Paths to map properties and developments.
- Generate Viewsheds and Elevation Profiles for better land visualization.
- Find and analyze routes and accessibility for real estate and infrastructure projects.
- Capture and export high-resolution images and maps for professional reports.
- Design and record Virtual Tours to showcase properties and land developments.
- Apply Google Earth Pro tools to support real estate decision-making, planning, and policy development.
Target Audience
- Real Estate Professionals: Agents, developers, and property managers looking to enhance property visualization, site selection, and market analysis.
- Urban Planners & Land Developers: Professionals involved in infrastructure planning, zoning, and land use optimization.
- Surveyors & GIS Enthusiasts: Individuals seeking to strengthen their skills in geospatial mapping, property measurement, and topographical analysis.
- Environmental & Sustainability Experts: Professionals analyzing land use, environmental impact, and sustainable development.
- Academics & Researchers: Those working on real estate trends, urban development, and spatial data analysis.
- Students & Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in real estate, geography, GIS, or urban studies, eager to learn practical applications of Google Earth Pro.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 20 years.
- Computer Skills: Basic ability to install and navigate software on a computer.
- Industry Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of real estate, property, or urban planning concepts is preferred but not mandatory.
- Interest: No prior GIS experience is required, but an interest in geospatial analysis and mapping is beneficial.
Career Pathways
After completing this course, learners can progress to:
- Advanced GIS & Mapping Courses: Further studies in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, and Spatial Data Analysis.
- Urban Planning & Land Management Programs: Specialized courses or degrees focusing on urban development, zoning regulations, and environmental planning.
- Real Estate & Property Valuation Certifications: Programs in real estate appraisal, land valuation, and investment analysis to strengthen credentials.
Tools & Resources
- Software: Google Earth Pro Software.
- Hardware: Computer/laptop.
Assessment Criteria
- Quizzes
- Project work
- Viva
Course Fee
