INTRODUCTION
MapInfo Professional is a
desktop geographic information system (GIS) software product produced by Pitney
Bowes Software (formerly MapInfo Corporation) and used for mapping and location
analysis.
This course will help participant(s)
start with MapInfo Software and how to use MapInfo efficiently and tasks that
you could achieve from it. Participant(s) will be able to visualize,
analyze, edit, interpret, understand and output data to reveal relationships,
patterns, and trends. MapInfo allows users to explore spatial data within a
dataset, symbolize features, and create maps.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end
of this course, the participant will be able to:
DURATION
5
days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is open to all
individuals willing to learn about map information used by professionals.
COURSE CONTENT
Module I: Introduction
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Introduction to GIS
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How GIS works
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The main GIS functions, applications and components
Presentation of MapInfo software
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MapInfo and adds-on presentation
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The interface presentation
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Databases organization
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The vector objects definition (point, polyline, and polygon)
Module II: Getting started with
MapInfo
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Open / Save / Close a MapInfo document (.wor)
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Create a new workspace and open a MapInfo table
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Navigate in the different windows, menus and tools
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Navigate in the map and attribute windows
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Display coordinates
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Measure a distance
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Where is the projection of a MapInfo table?
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Interaction between geometry and attribute data set
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Create a new MapInfo table from a selection
Module III: Standard manipulations
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The layers and legends control
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The layer DRAW
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Labels (display objects’ attributes data on the map)
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Create a legend
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Thematic analysis (simple functions)
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Page layout
Work with raster layers
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Open raster imagery
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Raster management within MapInfo
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Logical raster layers
Import external databases, table
join
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Analysis and modification of the structure of a table by
adding new fields
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Import of Microsoft Excel data (.xls)
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Join between 2 tables (2 methods)
Attributes management, SQL
selections
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Attributes
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Queries and SQL selection in MapInfo
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Thematic analysis, advanced setup, advanced labels / export
Module IV: Advanced Raster and
Vector data management
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Add Microsoft BING Maps and openStreemap
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Georeferencing raster imagery
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Advanced queries and SQL selections
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Know how with SQL queries
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Filter information
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Column updates
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Link 2 tables (dynamic)
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Crossing SQL queries on 2 MapInfo tables
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Grouping data
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Joins
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Advanced SQL language and queries (attributes and spatial)
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Table merging.
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Advanced digitalization
Module V: Advanced creation of
vectorial data (MAPCAD)
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Verification of data
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CAD databases
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Import and structure AUTOCAD datasets (DXF / DWG)
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External database
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How MapInfo handle external relational external database
(Microsoft Access, PostGIS)
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Easy loader tool
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Connect a Microsoft Access database
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Connect a PostgreSQL / PostGIS database
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Mapping RDBMS tables
GENERAL
NOTES
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This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
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Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
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Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
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We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING
INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
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14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |