This document provides information about an introductory course on Quantum GIS (QGIS). QGIS is an open-source geographic information system software. The course aims to practically orient and expose participants to geospatial analysis using QGIS through 14 modules covering essential GIS concepts and the features and functions of QGIS. The 5-day, in-person course costs $600 per participant and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, subject to a minimum of 10 participants. Interested individuals and organizations should register at least two weeks in advance.
This document provides information about an introductory course on Quantum GIS (QGIS). QGIS is an open-source geographic information system software. The course aims to practically orient and expose participants to geospatial analysis using QGIS through 14 modules covering essential GIS concepts and the features and functions of QGIS. The 5-day, in-person course costs $600 per participant and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, subject to a minimum of 10 participants. Interested individuals and organizations should register at least two weeks in advance.
This document provides information about an introductory course on Quantum GIS (QGIS). QGIS is an open-source geographic information system software. The course aims to practically orient and expose participants to geospatial analysis using QGIS through 14 modules covering essential GIS concepts and the features and functions of QGIS. The 5-day, in-person course costs $600 per participant and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, subject to a minimum of 10 participants. Interested individuals and organizations should register at least two weeks in advance.
This document provides information about an introductory course on Quantum GIS (QGIS). QGIS is an open-source geographic information system software. The course aims to practically orient and expose participants to geospatial analysis using QGIS through 14 modules covering essential GIS concepts and the features and functions of QGIS. The 5-day, in-person course costs $600 per participant and will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, subject to a minimum of 10 participants. Interested individuals and organizations should register at least two weeks in advance.
Quantum GIS (QGIS) is an open source Geographic Information System that supports most geospatial vector and raster file types and database formats. The program offers standard GIS functionality, with a variety of mapping features and data editing. QGIS also has support for plugins that expands its functionality further by providing additional tools namely: GPS data support, geo referencing, and additional mapping components.
WHY THIS GIS COURSE?
QGIS is one of the most popular software for working with spatial data. It has flexibility to scale with user requirements: from a simple data viewer, to data collection, editing and analysis, to serving data on the web – on as numerous machines as required and without any licensing concerns.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
GOOLEE is offering this high impact capacity building workshop to individuals and organizations. This workshop introduces the fundamental principles and methods of GIS. It investigates the processes contained in the capture, storage, manipulation, analysis, presentation and output of digital geographical data in a GIS and provides opportunities for the development of practical skills in processing data using QGIS and covers all the essential features and functions of the program. Participants will learn useful GIS professional skills through hands-on exercises and apply a number of techniques to their data.
COURSE GOAL: The goal of this course is to practically orient and expose participants to geospatial analysis using QGIS.
OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:
To introduce participants to geospatial analysis. To enable participants define GIS To enable participants use GIS to identify, explore, understand, and solve spatial problems To enable participants demonstrate GIS modeling skills To enable participants demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving geospatial problems. To enable participants design and implement a GIS project To enable participants demonstrate competency with the QGIS software and enhance and interpret data To enable participants queries in GIS Analysis To enable participants formulate applications of GIS technology.
COURSE CONTENT: The course is organized in modules and each module covers a reasonable content to enable participants connect and progress successively in the next modules.
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Module 1: Introducing GIS
What is GIS What GIS can do Types of GIS projects Remote sensing, GPS, SDSS
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Selecting Using queries in GIS analysis
Module 8: Spatial Joins
What is a Spatial join Types of joins Setting up a spatial join
Module 9: Map Overlay
Map overlay Other spatial analysis functions Coordinate systems and map units
Module 10: Presenting Data
Maps and Reports in ArcGIS Working with map elements Layout toolbar Working with map scales Setting up scale bars
Module 11: Geocoding
Introduction to geocoding Geocoding styles Geocoding process Reference data x-y coordinates
Module 12: Basic Editing in QGIS
Editing overview The Editor Toolbar Snapping features Creating adjacent polygons Editing features Editing attributes Saving work
Module 13: Advanced Editing
Using sketch tools Changing existing features Combining features Buffering features Topology and shared features
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Module 14: Working with Geo databases About geo databases Creating geo databases
COURSE OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
Define GIS Use GIS to identify, explore, understand, and solve spatial problems Demonstrate GIS modeling skills Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving geospatial problems. Design and implement a GIS project Demonstrate competency with the QGIS software to enhance and interpret data Use queries in GIS Analysis Formulate applications of GIS technology.
WHAT YOU REQUIRE:
Interested organizations/institutions/individuals are expected to have laptop(s) while attending the workshop, and individuals attending should be policymakers, planners, scientists, and others who have interest in GIS or rely on GIS for data management and scientific analysis. Free QGIS software will be provided to the participants who turn up for the training.
DURATION: This is 5 days training program.
VENUE: The course will take place in Nairobi at our GOOLEE training suite. However, organizations preferring to host this event at their preferred location are encouraged to apply for the tailored arrangement.
COST: The course fee is $600 per person (break tea and lunch are provided). For client hosted trainings with participants more than 10, a discount of 15% applies.
HOW TO REGISTER: Interested participants should apply by email to capacitydevt@gooleeinstitute.com
For further inquiries you can also call on: +254 721445293
Note: A maximum of 10 participants is required for this program; and please you are advised to register two weeks in advance before the training start date for adequate preparation.
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