ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Get introduced to the Geographical Information System (GIS) concepts, devices, data, operations, and capability.
COURSE INTRODUCTION
The course will introduce the participants to the Geographical Information System (GIS) concepts, devices, data, operations, and capability. At the end of the training course, the trainees are expected to perform basic GIS operations including making maps and basic GIS data manipulations. This course applies to the personnel engaged in map preparation and spatial data management, natural resources management, etc. The participants should have been introduced to basic map reading particularly those engaged in spatial data management and field data collection. The course is likewise applicable for spatial data beginners and helpful for taking GPS Locations, coordinates and navigating through Google Earth.
There are no special prerequisites for this course but a basic understanding of maps would be useful. Also, basic computing skills will help participants better understand the units dealing with GIS data handling.
Course Requirements: Laptop and writing materials.
Software requirements: Pre-installed with open source GIS, which is QGIS, Adobe PDF Reader and MS Excel Methodology of Training: The workshop will use Practical and interactive teaching techniques and each participant will be encouraged to participate from the basis of his or her own field experience
WHO WILL FACILITATE THE TRAINING?
The lead facilitator for this course has vast knowledge and expertise regarding GIS Packages most especially the QGIS program. The facilitator worked with several International INGOs as a consultant and as a full-time employee for the management and compilation of spatial data; production of maps and visualization of geographic locations of project activities. Maps for monitoring can be very helpful for project and program implementations. The Organizations include World Concern, HPA, and most recently GIZ the German Government. He is holder of a master’s degree in Value Chain Management at Haramaya University and a BSc in Statistics and Economics.
DETAILED TRAINING CONTENTS:
Module 1: Get going with GIS using open source QGIS
- Download & Install Interface and Orientation
- Key components and where to find them:
- QGIS Map window
- Navigation and primary toolbars
- Layers & layer properties
- Print Composer
- QGIS Browser
Module 2: GIS Data
- Understanding Spatial Data
- Thematic layers
- Spatial data
- Data concepts and formats
- Vector
- Raster data
- Data scale and quality
- Spatial references and projections
Module 3: Open Source QGIS Overview
- Rational behind the Innovation of QGIS evolving from ArcGIS
- Software overview
- Getting started in QGIS
- Navigating around QGIS
- Loading and viewing dataries we serve for
Module 4: Exploring the Interface
- The QGIS Interface
- Adding Vector Data
- Exploring the Map View
- Exploring Features
- Adding Raster Data
- Saving Your Project
Module 5: Map Symbols and Labels, Designing Maps and Export/Import function
- Meaning of accountability and learning in practice
- Symbology
- Symbolising data
- Using symbology to make better maps.
- Enhanced symbology in QGIS
- Categorization, graduation, and rule-based symbology
- Working with map layouts tools
- Map setup – Page and Print Setup
- Creating a presentation map
- Map Layout properties
- Title and Text, Legend, North Arrow, Scale, and Data frame.
- Map export – pdf and jpeg formats
- Map printing
- Importing data from different formats (excel, GPS, and Google Earth)
- Exporting data to different formats
- Performing basic functions on data
COURSE APPLICATION PROCESS
In-person Class Fee
- We charge 70 dollars for the physical classes covering (the facilitator fee, course completion certificate training materials-presentations, and rich reading materials with linked videos) to the participants who attend in-class training.
- We have also flexible and self-paced classes for the online trainees with recorded course lectures
Online Class Fee
- For the online trainees, they just need to pay 40 dollars and get a course completion certificate and training materials-presentations and rich reading materials with recorded video lectures in Somalia by our facilitators together with regular mentoring and coaching for a minimum of 30 days including free job application guidance if needed
- The online classes will be open to all interested participants who have internet access in the greater Horn of Africa (Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, and Ethiopia among other countries).
Discounts
- A group of three people who will be attending the same course at a time will have a discount of 17%.
Payment Methods
- Payment modes: deposit at ZAAD/Edahab:633499969 or Dahabshil account Hargeisa 32342 before respective course deadlines.
- Use the Register/Join button below to register for classes
Help
- In case you need further details about the MEAL course or any other information kindly feel free to reach us at +252633499969 or What sup texts.
ONLINE
$50
IN-PERSON
$100
Register for this course and develop yourself professionally
Additional Information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
This is a general training targeting a variety of program management staff, government officials, middle-level managers, policy makers, and GIS visualizers and Map designers working in different settings. This training also is a great eye-opening opportunity for unemployed and fresh graduates who are willing to advance his/her soft skills so that they can easily settle for decent and deserved jobs.
THE TRAINING DURATION
This is a 5-day-long training with 3 hours of 50% theory and 50% practical sessions for each day. We have also flexible and self-paced classes for the online trainees with recorded course lectures. The course always takes one month.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
The training will enable participants to:
- To know basic concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through QGIS
- To Appreciate the application of GIS for Environment, Watershed, and NRM topics
- To learn spatial data
- To learn Vector and Raster data model
- To learn scale
- To introduce the basic skills of operating QGIS
- To display map features
- To add data to a map
- To become familiar with the concepts of symbols.
- To learn to use a legend to identify features on a map.