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Introduction to GIS and Mapping Training

Discover the basics of spatial analysis and mapping with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). In this course, you’ll learn beginner techniques using tools like QGIS and ArcGIS, which work on various platforms including Linux, Mac, Windows, and Android, and can handle different types of data formats. GIS is a useful tool for managing and analyzing large amounts of data, as well as for local planning activities.

About this Course

GIS helps you visualize and create information to make better decisions and solve problems. You’ll get an overview of the main parts of GIS and learn important concepts through hands-on experience with maps and geographic data.

Goals

  • Create a GIS map.
  • Evaluate data for use in a GIS mapping project.
  • Visually analyze feature relationships and patterns on a GIS map.
  • Share GIS maps and analysis results.

Course Content Overview

  • Introduction to GIS
  • What is GIS?
  • What can you do with GIS?
  • What is Remote Sensing?
  • Think of ways to apply GIS
  • What are the Resolutions?
  • Types of Resolutions
  • Digital Image Processing

Datum and Projection

  • Datum
  • Coordinate System
  • Map Projection
  • Map Scales

Data Types, Heads-up Digitization

  • Vector and Raster Data
  • Non-Spatial Data (CSV)
  • Creating Vector Files and Data Collection
  • Attribute Table Creation/Editing, Join Table
  • Attribute table (Join Table & Spatial Query (By Location and Attribute)

Symbology & Labelling

  • Introduction to Symbolization.
  • Single Symbol, Unique Value
  • Graduated Colours, Proportional Symbol
  • Dot Density, Chart
  • Heat Map
  • Making a map with labels
  • Displaying dynamic labels
  • Reference scale
  • Controlling which features are labeled
  • Controlling where labels are placed
  • Converting labels to annotation

Spatial Data Input and Editing

  • Introduction to Spatial datasets
  • Topology & Error Checking
  • Basic Spatial Adjustment

Target Participants

Newbies, WASH specialists, M & E Experts, Public health, Program Manager, Students, Engineers, Teachers, GIS and Remote Sensing Enthusiasts

Suggested Skills

Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing.

Software

QGIS , ArcGIS ,Google Earth Pro

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course all participants will be issued a certificate at no extra cost.