Google Earth Pro Training in Dublin, Ireland

Google Earth Pro training introduces participants to the advanced features of Google Earth Pro for visualizing and analyzing geographic data. The course covers key topics such as importing GIS data, creating custom maps, and using tools like distance measurement and elevation profiling. Participants learn to annotate maps, overlay imagery, and generate high-resolution screenshots and videos for presentations. The training emphasizes practical applications, including site analysis, data visualization, and storytelling with geographic data. By the end of the course, attendees will be proficient in leveraging Google Earth Pro for both personal and professional geospatial projects.

Introduction & Core Functionalities

Introduction to Google Earth Pro

• Overview of Google Earth Pro
• Key applications across industries (planning, GIS, infrastructure, research)
• Interface walkthrough: menus, panels, toolbar, and map canvas

Navigation & Basic Operations

• Navigating the globe: zoom, rotate, tilt, pan
• Understanding terrain and 3D buildings
• Using the mouse, keyboard shortcuts, and navigation controls
• Working with the compass and reset view options

Layers & Map Information

• Overview of layers panel
• Activating and using layers: roads, borders, labels, terrain, 3D buildings
• Managing layer visibility and hierarchy
• Importing and organizing default and custom layers

Search & Exploration Tools

• Searching for places, landmarks, coordinates, and addresses
• Using latitude–longitude lookup
• Exploring information cards and Street View imagery
• Managing search results and saved locations

Working with Views & Bookmarks

• Saving custom map views
• Managing viewpoints, camera angles, and default positions
• Creating and organizing a library of map perspectives
• Exporting and sharing saved views

Adding & Customizing Markers

• Placing placemarks
• Editing marker icons, descriptions, and metadata
• Linking external files, images, and media
• Organizing markers in folders

Toolbar Overview & Measurement Tools

• Overview of main toolbar buttons
• Using measurement tools for distance, area, and paths
• Using historical imagery
• Adjusting view options and map styling

Hands-On Exercises

Advanced Tools, Analysis & Visualization

Importing & Managing Spatial Data

• Importing KML and KMZ files
• Importing shapefiles (SHP), CSV, GPX, and other data formats
• Styling imported data: colors, icons, labels, metadata
• Troubleshooting import errors

Temporal Data Visualization

• Using the Time Slider tool
• Visualizing change over time
• Building time-enabled layers
• Creating animations using historical imagery

Geospatial Measurements & Analysis

• Measuring advanced distances, elevations, and profiles
• Area and polygon analysis
• Path analysis and route tracing
• Earth elevation and terrain interpretation

Path & Polygon Creation

• Drawing paths, lines, and polygons
• Editing vertices, colors, opacity, and attributes
• 3D path visualization
• Creating region-based boundaries for projects

Creating Custom Maps

• Adding text labels, annotations, and overlay images
• Adjusting map styling and color schemes
• Using overlays for planning and documentation
• Exporting annotated maps as images

Creating Tours & Presentations

• Creating guided tours
• Recording custom navigation and animations
• Adding narration, audio, titles, and transitions
• Exporting tours in video formats

Exporting & Sharing

• Exporting map screenshots and high-resolution images
• Sharing KML/KMZ files with stakeholders
• Exporting movies and presentations
• Best practices for collaboration and file management

Hands-On Exercises