Organization: Geographic Information Solutions Ltd.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) grew out of an idea of taking geographic knowledge, map layers or map data and putting it in digital form and then being able to analyze it and use it for various applications. These applications are just about every kind of activity that human beings do :
I. From government planning to
II. Forest management
III. Discovery of oil
IV. Helping people in emergency situations (Coordination, Climate Change, Education)
V. Mine Action
VI. Agriculture
VII. Health
VIII. Retail Sitting
IX. Monitoring and Evaluation
X. Just about any field that you can think of, you can apply GIS!
By seeing the spatial and temporal connections to such things as watersheds, human settlement, natural hazards, soils, weather patterns, landforms, and land use, our students learning GIS are required to think holistically about communities, regions, and the planet. (GIS is a thinker’s tool).
Professionals involved in various programs can use GIS as a tool for planning, visualizing and monitoring these programs.
This training exposes participants to the use of GIS in programs with respect to Data Sources, Mapping, Infield Practical Applications, Technology and Timeline for implementation.
OBJECTIVES AND OUTPUT TO PARTICIPANTS
- Participants will be skilled in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS to gather data, collaborate and share information.
- Participants will be able to communicate interventions in a geographical context using maps to facilitate project visibility, accountability and transparency.
- Exposure of participants to data capture, input, manipulation and display by QGIS
- Practical skills in the use of QGIS in mapping
- To expose participants to working with tabular data
- To explain to the participants role of GIS as a decision support system in Humanitarian Work
- To Carry out advanced analyses of geographical data using advanced QGIS (Buffer, Clipping, Merging)
- To develop basis of Understanding through practical’s and demonstrations and case studies
COURSE CONTENT
Module 1: Introduction to GPS, QGIS and Concepts
- Fundamentals of GPS
- Components of GPS
- Equipment Setup –Handheld GPS Receivers
- Planning your GPS Project
- GPS surveying methods and accuracy Factors
- Data Collection
- Exporting GPS data to GIS
- GPS data capture and QGIS data extraction
- QGIS features and tools
- Spatial Data Management
- GIS data sources
a. QGIS Tools and functionalities
Module 2: Tabular data, styling and symbolization
- Working with Tabular Data
- Data conversion to shape files
- Direct importing from GPS to QGIS
- Importing Spreadsheets or CSV files to QGIS
- Using Tabular Data in QGIS
- Styling and Symbolization
- Styling Vector Data in QGIS Using Size-Scale Field
- Styling Vector Data in QGIS – Basics
Module 3: Map Design and Production
- Advanced Mapping (Geo-processing tools-clip, Buffer, Merge)
- Multicriteria Spatial Analysis
- Contour Map generations (Raster to Vector) a. Making Map for Print Using QGIS
Case Studies (use of Advanced QGIS in GIS applications)
DELIVERY PERIOD
It will take 4 days to conduct the training once payment is sent to GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SOLUTIONS Bank Account, send proof of payment to (info@geinfo-solutions.com).
Register preferably at the beginning of every month prior to your intended training start date.
METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, group work and infield practical visits. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a Geographic Information Solutions certificate.
LocalUGX1,399,000/=(Organization Sponsored**)**
1,199,000/=(Self Sponsored)
InternationalUSD599
How to register:
To apply for this course kindlyregister online on our website at least 1 week before prefered training date. For more details contact:
The Training Officer - Training and Research Department, Geographic Information Solutions;
Email: info@geoinfo-solutions.com
Skype: omarasamuel
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