Course Title: Introductory Geographic Information Systems

Course Code: ENV14

Course Description:
The purpose of this programme is to teach the theory and practical components of a
Geographic Information System (GIS). This programme will introduce GIS and explain
the use of GIS in research, problem solving and decision-making. The programme
includes a strong practical component to strengthen the understanding of the theoretical
concepts. A student version of the software used will be supplied to each delegate. This
mainly distance learning course is an evaluated programme and will include compulsory
workshops and continuous assessments.

Who should attend?

Delegates from all application fields interested in obtaining GIS skills

How attendees will benefit?

After completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:
design a new GIS project;
acquire data from various sources;
build an integrated geodatabase;
analyse the data; and
communicate the results.

Course Content:
Module 1: Basic Computer Literacy and GIS software
Module 2: Introduction to GIS and Modelling Space
Module 3: Projections and Spatial Referencing
Module 4: Geodatabase for GIS
Module 5: Data Acquisition, Quality and Standards
Module 6: Spatial Analysis
Module 7: Visualisation and Map-making

Course Period:
From 5 to 10 days.

Course Style:
Lecture or One-to-One training style.
In house training.
Group Training.
Practical Training.

Remember:
We provide this course in any place and at any time suitable for you.
This course is provided in VIP or standard forms. For more information
contact BATD team.

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