GPS Data Management and Geographic Information System Course


INTRODUCTION

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. GIS has major applications in various day-to-day operations including but not limited to planning, forest management, oil discovery, emergency and disaster response (Coordination, Climate Change, Education), mining, agriculture, health and Monitoring and Evaluation.

Through visualization of the spatial and temporal connections to such things as watersheds, human settlement patterns, natural hazards, soils, weather patterns, landforms, and land use, participants are able to think in communal and regional prospects.

Professionals involved in various programs can use GIS as a tool for planning, visualizing, monitoring and evaluating 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.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Humanitarian Practitioners and Policy-Makers
  • Field and Data Officers, WASH Managers/ M&E / Information Managers/ Disaster Managers, Security Experts, Logisticians
  • Statisticians,
  • GIS Officers,
  • Environmentalists
  • Database Officers

REQUIREMENTS

  • No prior knowledge of GIS
  • Participants must carry personal laptops for software installations

Course duration

5 days

Course Objectives

  • 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, and Merging)
  • To develop basis of Understanding through practical’s and demonstrations and case studies

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to GPS and Key Concepts

  • Fundamentals of Mobile Phone Mapping
  • Components of GPS and Mobile phone mapping components
  • Equipment Setup –Handheld GPS Receivers
  • Planning your Mapping Project
  • GPS surveying methods and accuracy Factors

Module 2: Data collection and QGIS

  • Data Collection
  • Exporting GPS data from mobile devices to GIS
  • GPS data capture and QGIS data extraction
  • QGIS features and tools
  • Spatial Data Management
  • GIS data sources
  • QGIS Tools and functionalities

Module 3: 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

Module 4: Raster and Vector Data Manipulation

  • Editing Vector data sets
  • Heads up digitizing using satellite imagery
  • Using online imagery basemaps as QGIS background
  • QGIS Plugins and Extensions

Module 5: Map Design and Production

  • Advanced Mapping (Geo-processing tools)
  • Multicriteria Spatial Analysis
  • Contour Map generations (Raster to Vector)
  • Using Google Earth to view GIS Data
  • Making Map for Print Using QGIS

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FAQs & Course Administration Details:

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Phone: +254 715 077 817 or Email: [email protected].
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: [email protected] Phone: +254 715 077 817.