Program description in brief (max 50 words)

This program combines Data Science, Geospatial Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate accurate location-based insights. You will learn how to integrate geographic data with AI technologies to analyze spatial patterns, predict phenomena, and make intelligent location-based decisions. This comprehensive course aims to transform raw data into interactive maps and analytical insights that support effective strategic planning.

Program duration

The program lasts 5 weeks, comprising a total of 50 training hours.

Does the program have a specified starting time : Yes

Program start date : N/A

Program end date : N/A

Who can apply

This course is designed for individuals seeking to integrate modern technical skills with spatial analysis. It is particularly suitable for the following target groups:

1. Graduates and Students of Technical and Scientific Faculties: Particularly students and graduates of Faculties of Computers and Information, Science (Mathematics and Statistics), and Engineering, as well as specialists in Computer Science, Geography, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) who wish to enhance their skills by transitioning from traditional analysis to intelligent analysis using programming and artificial intelligence.

2. Engineers and Planners: Professionals working in urban planning, environmental management, and transportation who rely on geographic data for decision-making.

3. Graduates of Commerce and Economics Faculties: Individuals seeking to transition into quantitative financial analysis and market data analytics.

4. Final-Year University Students: Students seeking to acquire technical skills that support their graduation projects and prepare them for the labor market immediately after graduation.

5. Information Technology Professionals, Application Developers, and Database Administrators: Individuals seeking to advance their skills beyond data storage and management to extract meaningful insights, knowledge, and patterns from data.

6. Business Management and Marketing Specialists: Business professionals, data analysts, and digital marketing experts.

7. Researchers and Academics: Specialists in Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, and Environmental Sciences who wish to incorporate Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) technologies into their research.

8. Entrepreneurs and Executive Managers

Certificates/Documents required for application

For international students wishing to enroll in the two training programs, the requirements and necessary documents are determined in accordance with the general regulations of the "Study in Egypt" platform, affiliated with the Ministry of Higher Education, as follows:

First: Academic Certificates

1. Bachelor's Degree Certificate: Applicants must submit the original graduation certificate (or an officially certified statement of successful completion) in a relevant field.

2. Academic Transcript: An official academic record covering all years of study, indicating the courses taken and grades obtained.

Important Note: All certificates issued outside Egypt must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the applicant's home country and the Egyptian Embassy in that country.

Second: Identification and General Documents

Passport: A clear copy of a valid passport (preferably with at least one year of remaining validity).

Birth Certificate: The original birth certificate or an official extract.

Personal Photographs: Six (6) recent passport-sized photographs (4 × 6 cm) with a white background.

National Identification Card: A copy of the applicant's national ID card issued by their home country.

Third: Additional Requirements for International Students

1. Security Clearance/Embassy Approval: A No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the applicant's embassy in Cairo.

2. Proof of English Language Proficiency: Due to the technical nature of the program, applicants may be required to submit a recognized English language proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL or IELTS) or pass a placement test at the University's Language Center.

3. Medical Certificate: A medical report confirming that the applicant is free from communicable diseases, if attending the program in person.

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV highlighting their previous experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or programming to strengthen their chances of admission if personal interviews are required.

Fourth: Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted officially through the "Study in Egypt" platform. Applicants are required to create an account and upload the necessary documents in PDF format. They must then await preliminary acceptance, after which they can submit the original hard-copy documents and initiate the payment procedures for the applicable international student fees.

Degree equivalence from Supreme Council of Universities (Required / Not required) : N/A

Requirement for program completion

Requirements for Successful Completion of the Training Course

To successfully complete the training courses and obtain a certificate, trainees are generally required to meet the following criteria, based on the academic and training regulations applied at Ain Shams University and its specialized centers:

1. Attendance and Commitment

Attendance Rate: Trainees must attend at least 75%–80% of the total course hours, including both theoretical lectures and practical laboratory sessions.

Active Participation: Trainees are expected to participate actively in practical workshops.

2. Periodic Assessments

Quizzes: Successfully pass the short quizzes conducted at the end of each training module.

Practical Assignments: Submit the required mini projects.

3. Final Project

- This is the most important requirement. Trainees must submit a comprehensive project based on a real-world case study. The project will be evaluated and discussed by an internal and external assessment committee comprising specialized professors and representatives from the labor market.

4. Financial and Administrative Compliance

Pay the full course fees. International trainees are generally required to make payments in US dollars, in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Complete all administrative documentation, update personal information, and submit copies of authenticated certificates.

5. Final Assessment

- Successfully pass the comprehensive Final Exam, covering the theoretical and practical components studied during the 50 training hours or the prescribed duration of the program.

Upon successful fulfillment of all these requirements, trainees will be awarded an accredited certificate.

What the trainee will be granted upon program completion

Ability to integrate Data Science, Geospatial Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to generate accurate spatial insights.

Ability to combine geographic data with AI technologies to analyze spatial patterns, predict phenomena, and make intelligent location-based decisions.

Ability to transform raw data into interactive maps and analytical insights that support effective strategic planning.

Contact information

Dr. Enas Ahmed Mahmoud Farghaly – 01012045732