Genuine modern hardware
Train on real Trimble R12i GNSS, S-Series robotic total stations, and DJI Enterprise RTK drones.
Hands-on geospatial masterclasses, taught in the field
Equip your surveyors, engineers and GIS analysts with certified, practical competency. Classroom instruction is paired with real field exercises on genuine Trimble, DJI and Esri systems.
Field-proven competency, zero guesswork
Unlike generic theoretical workshops, KACO Academy courses are led by practicing survey engineers and GIS architects who actively execute national-scale geodetic and drone mapping contracts across Uganda.
Real Ugandan datasets
Work with local UTM projections, Arc 1960 transformation parameters, and real Ugandan terrain data.
Recognized certificates
Receive certificates verifying hands-on practical competency upon course completion.
Core masterclass programs
Attend at our Kampala training center, or have us deliver a customized on-site program for your staff. Every course blends classroom instruction with live field practice.
High-Precision RTK GNSS & Total Station Operations
Master modern land survey workflows from static control networks to high-speed RTK stakeout using Trimble R12i receivers, S-Series robotic total stations, and Trimble Access.
- Base and rover radio/cellular NTRIP configuration
- Site calibrations, local coordinate transformations & geoids
- Feature coding and linework creation in the field
- Field troubleshooting and tilt compensation best practices
Commercial Drone Pilot, Photogrammetry & LiDAR
From flight planning and airspace compliance to point cloud classification. Learn how to deploy DJI Enterprise drones (Matrice 350, Mavic 3E) to produce survey-grade terrain models.
- Mission planningGSD calculation, overlap, RTK base setup
- Aerial LiDAR point cloud processing with DJI Terra & TBC
- Ground Control Point (GCP) and checkpoint placement verification
- Volume calculations, contour generation & orthomosaic export
Esri ArcGIS Pro Advanced Spatial Analysis & SDI
An exhaustive masterclass in ArcGIS Pro: multi-user geodatabase management, advanced spatial statistics, model builder automation, and spatial data infrastructure architecture.
- Advanced geoprocessing, raster analytics & hydrological modeling
- Enterprise geodatabase topology and schema design
- Web map publishing and dashboard configuration on ArcGIS Online
- Python ArcPy scripting for recurring GIS tasks
AutoCAD Civil 3D & Survey Data Integration
Connect field survey data directly to engineering civil design. Learn to import raw survey points, create dynamic surfaces, model road corridors, and compute earthwork volumes.
- Survey database setup and description key management
- TIN surface creation, breakline editing & boundary enforcement
- Road horizontal/vertical alignment and corridor profiling
- Automated cut/fill cross-section volume calculations
Mobile Data Collection with Field Maps & Survey123
Design and deploy smart offline survey forms with logic, photo attachments, and high-accuracy GPS integration to streamline field data collection across large remote teams.
- XLSForm syntax scripting with dynamic skip logic & validation
- Offline basemap caching and synchronization protocols
- Bluetooth pairing with external Trimble GNSS receivers
- Real-time executive dashboard generation
Tailored In-House Corporate Capacity Building
We build a bespoke curriculum aligned directly with your organization's projects, existing equipment, software licenses, and specific operational challenges.
- Delivered at your headquarters, field base camp, or our Kampala lab
- Customized course schedule fitted to operational shifts
- Practical exercises conducted on your active project sites
- Post-training assessment and ongoing HelpDesk support
From first enquiry to certified competency
A simple path for individuals and teams alike.
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Enquire
Tell us who needs training. We send the latest course calendar, syllabus details, and group registration discounts.
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Choose your setting
Attend at our Kampala training center, or have us deliver on-site at your headquarters or field base camp.
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Learn by doing
Classroom instruction paired with field exercises on genuine equipment, led by practicing engineers.
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Get certified
Leave with a recognized certificate verifying your hands-on practical competency.
Enroll your team in an upcoming session
Contact our Academy Coordinator to receive the latest course calendar, syllabus details, group registration discounts, or to schedule a customized on-site training.