Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA) Training Course
Introduction
Traditional pixel-based image analysis, while foundational, often struggles to accurately classify high-resolution remote sensing imagery. This is primarily because at very high spatial resolutions, individual pixels no longer represent meaningful real-world objects but rather small components of those objects. This leads to increased "salt-and-pepper" noise, misclassifications, and a failure to capture the inherent spatial and contextual information of features like buildings, trees, or cultivated fields. Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA) emerges as a powerful paradigm shift, addressing these limitations by recognizing that meaningful information is contained not just within individual pixels, but within groups of spectrally similar, spatially adjacent pixels that form image "objects" or "segments." OBIA first segments an image into these homogeneous objects, and then classifies them based on a richer set of characteristics, including spectral properties (mean pixel values within the object), shape (e.g., compactness, rectangularity), texture, context (e.g., relationship to neighboring objects), and hierarchical relationships. This approach significantly improves classification accuracy for high-resolution imagery, facilitates the extraction of complex features, and provides a more intuitive representation of the landscape, aligning more closely with how humans perceive objects. Without proficiency in OBIA, professionals working with modern high-resolution drone or satellite imagery often find themselves limited by pixel-based methods, leading to less accurate maps and missed opportunities for detailed feature extraction. Many GIS and remote sensing analysts are skilled in pixel-based techniques but lack the specialized knowledge of image segmentation and object-feature engineering necessary for effective OBIA.
Conversely, mastering Object-Based Image Analysis empowers professionals to extract highly accurate and detailed information from high-resolution imagery, enabling a wide range of applications from urban mapping and precision agriculture to environmental monitoring and infrastructure inspection. This specialized skill set is crucial for transforming complex image data into precise, actionable geographic intelligence, leading to more robust analyses and informed decision-making. Our intensive 5-day "Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)" training course is meticulously designed to equip GIS professionals, remote sensing analysts, urban planners, environmental scientists, agriculturalists, engineers, and researchers with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on skills required to confidently design, implement, and execute OBIA workflows using leading software platforms.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
The "Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)" training course is ideal for a diverse range of professionals and researchers who work with high-resolution remote sensing imagery and seek more advanced and accurate classification and feature extraction methods. This includes:
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the "Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)" training course, participants will be able to:
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Object-Based Image Analysis (OBIA)
Module 2: Image Segmentation: Principles and Algorithms
Module 3: Object Features: Spectral and Textural Properties
Module 4: Object Features: Shape and Contextual Properties
Module 5: Object-Based Classification: Rule-Set Development
Module 6: Object-Based Classification: Supervised and Advanced Methods
Module 7: Accuracy Assessment and Post-Classification Refinement
Module 8: Advanced OBIA Applications and Integration with GIS
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TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
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08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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19/10/2026 - 23/10/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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10/11/2025 - 14/11/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,500 | Nairobi |
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