The GeoSpatial Hub is a professional learning and consulting initiative focused on GIS and spatial analysis for urban and environmental practice. We support professionals and organisations working across urban planning, mobility, climate, research, and environmental strategy in turning spatial data into decision-ready insight.

The GeoSpatial Hub is powered by All Things Urban, a global career and knowledge platform connecting over 100,000 urban professionals and organisations worldwide.

We help people and organisations use maps and spatial data to make better decisions.

In simple terms, we:

• Teach professionals how to use GIS and spatial analysis in their daily work

• Train teams to work confidently with maps, data, and spatial evidence

• Support organisations on real projects that involve mapping, analysis, or spatial insights

• Help turn complex spatial data into clear visuals and stories that others can understand

Our work is focused on practical use, not theory. Everything we do is connected to real urban, environmental, and policy challenges.

The GeoSpatial Hub is based in Berlin and Santiago de Chile, and works globally.

We regularly work with organisations across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

You can use the contact form on our website to:

• Ask about upcoming courses

• Join a waitlist

• Discuss team training or consulting needs

• Explore a potential collaboration

We usually respond within a few working days.

Our courses and services are designed for:

• Urban planners, designers, and architects

• Policy and public sector professionals

• Researchers and academics

• Consultants and advisory teams

• NGOs and international organisations

• Sustainability, mobility, and R&D teams

Most participants are mid-career professionals who already work with cities, data, or policy and want to apply GIS and spatial analysis more confidently in real projects.

Not necessarily.

Some courses are suitable for beginners, while others assume basic familiarity with GIS or spatial data. Each course page clearly states the expected level.

Most of our courses use QGIS, an open-source GIS software widely used in urban planning, research, and public institutions.

Where relevant, we also introduce:

• Data preparation tools

• AI-aided workflows

• Mapping and visualisation techniques

All tools used are clearly communicated in advance.

Yes.

We regularly work with organisations on:

• Employer-paid enrolment for individual staff members

• Team-based training using shared datasets

• Custom programs aligned with organisational goals

If you are exploring training for a team or department, you can contact us to discuss options.

We work with a wide range of organisations, including:

• Public agencies and city departments

• Architecture and urban design firms

• Consultancies and advisory practices

• Universities and research institutes

• Think tanks and NGOs

• Urban tech, mobility, and sustainability teams

Our work is always tailored to real organisational contexts and decision needs.

Yes.

We offer:

• Custom GIS and spatial analysis training

• Applied spatial consulting for projects

• Strategic advisory sessions for leadership teams

• Long-term capacity building and workflow development

Training and consulting can be delivered online, in person, or in hybrid formats.

Our focus is not on software features, but on applied urban workflows.

What sets us apart:

• Urban, environmental, and policy context at the core

• Real datasets and real use cases

• Focus on decision-making, not just analysis

• Experience working with public institutions, research teams, and consultancies

We bridge technical GIS skills with urban practice and strategy.

Our courses are professional development programs, not academic degrees.

Participants receive a certificate of completion, which can be used for:

• Professional development records

• CVs and LinkedIn profiles

• Employer reporting and learning documentation