Gis Mapping Visualization And Analysis Using Qgis Training Course

INTRODUCTION

Effective management and visualization of data provide a significant competitive edge for an organization. Spatial data, in particular, can transform raw information into actionable insights, enabling quicker decision-making and efficient program implementation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) integrate these capabilities, offering powerful tools to visualize, analyze, and interpret spatial data across various fields such as agriculture, business, forestry, crime, mining, health, transport, and more. This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with practical skills in using Quantum GIS (QGIS) to manage, visualize, and analyze spatial data. Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn to implement GIS projects, master the principles of GIS and RS, acquire and manipulate spatial data, and design and publish maps. By the end of the course, attendees will be proficient in utilizing GIS as a decision-making tool, enhancing their ability to deliver accurate and timely information.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Develop and implement a GIS project
• Master the principles and concepts of GIS and Remote Sensing
• Acquire, manipulate, and save data sources in a GIS environment
• Understand how GIS databases work and how to update them
• Edit and manage GIS data
• Design, symbolize, and publish maps
• Output and disseminate results of a GIS project
• Explore available software and data sources in the current GIS market
• Learn digital image processing techniques
• Utilize specific GIS functionalities for spatial analysis
• Use the internet for publishing maps

Duration

10 Days

Who Should Attend

This course targets:

• Data Editors
• GIS Database Designers
• GIS Managers
• GIS Analysts
• Map Designers
• GIS Technical Leads
• GIS Desktop Application Developers

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to GPS, GIS, and Remote Sensing Principles

• Principles of GIS and Remote Sensing
• Components of GIS Systems
• GIS Capabilities and Functions
• Spatial Data Infrastructure
• Introduction to GPS and Global Navigation Satellite Systems

Module 2: Data Acquisition Using Mobile-Based GPS (ODK)

• Principles and Concepts of GPS
• Introduction to Mobile Data Gathering
• Getting Started with Survey Authoring
• GIS Mapping of ODK Collected Data
• Online Web Mapping with Google Maps
• Exporting to GIS/RS Environment for Further Analysis
• Hosting Data Online

Module 3: Data Acquisition from Other Sources

• Extracting Data from Satellite Images
• Extracting Data from Online GIS Sources
• Importing Data to GIS
• Obtaining Data from Topographic Sheets
• Downloading Data from Open Street Maps

Module 4: Database Design and Development

• Working with Spreadsheet Data in GIS
• Conceptual and Logical Database Design
• Building and Coding Attributes
• Digitizing and Scanning Maps
• Relating Spatial and Attribute Data

Module 5: Editing and Management of GIS

• Adding Features to GIS Data
• Reducing GIS Data
• Cutting Points of Interest in Image Datasets
• Transforming GIS Data

Module 6: Integrating Imagery and Remote Sensing into GIS

• Radiometric and Atmospheric Correction
• Temporal Normalization
• Geo-coding and Geo-referencing
• Transformation Techniques
• Signature Development
• Supervised and Unsupervised Classification
• Change Detection
• Accuracy Assessment

Module 7: Geo-Spatial Analysis

• Geo-processing Techniques
• Creating Views and Themes
• Working with Attribute Tables
• Conducting Spatial Queries and Analysis
• Creating Charts and Maps

Module 8: Introduction to Cartographic Visualization and Mapping Process

• Components of a Map
• Map Design
• Symbol and Name Design
• Concept of Scale
• Map Projections
• Data Pre-processing Techniques
• Thematic and Digital Mapping

Module 9: Online Publishing of Maps and GIS Outputs

• Working with Google Maps and Fusion Tables
• Publishing on Web-based Platforms
• Case Study of GIS and RS Technology Application

General Notes

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience in their respective fields.
• Training includes a mix of practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
• Custom-tailored courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org