Training Course on Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Mapping using ArcGIS

GIS have become essential tools for planning, resource management and decision-making. Among GIS tools, ArcGIS is one of the most used GIS software worldwide, the most stable and versatile recommended by most users. ArcGIS provides contextual tools for data visualization, mapping and spatial analysis, connecting and combining information from varied sources, offering complex capabilities in order to explore and gain knowledge. This training course on Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Mapping using ArcGIS will equip the participants with insights, knowledge and skills on how to use GIS tools to visualize real world features, explore spatial data and analyze maps to explore data in new ways and gain deeper understanding enabling information flow and appropriate decision-making.

 

Training Course on Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Mapping using ArcGIS

Target Participants

This course is ideal for cartographers, GIS users, IT professionals, web developers, geoscientists, surveyors, software engineers, database and system administrators, and monitoring and evaluation experts.

Course Duration

5 Days

What you will learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Understand Geographic Information System, its integration and applicability in a variety of professional sectors
  • Effectively handle and use ArcGIS 10.x.
  • Comprehend and use key GIS tools in order to develop different operations and spatial analysis with applicability in engineering design, topography, geology, hydrology
  • Robust understanding on the application of ModelBuilder which can be used in the development of complex tools, connect different ArcToolBox tools and automate workflows
  • Gain knowledge on the advantages of a geodatabase, the possibility of massive topological error correction of vector layers and network analysis
  • Gain vast experience in data preparation, layout development, map creation and high-quality products delivery

Course Outline

Introduction to GIS Concepts

  • Principles of GIS and Remote Sensing
  • Components of GIS Systems
  • GIS Capabilities and Functions
  • Spatial Data Infrastructure

Introduction to ArcGIS

  • The ArcGIS system
  • ArcGIS patterns of use
  • ArcGIS products
  • Explain ArcGIS product capabilities

The Role of Data in ArcGIS

  • Introduction Geographic data concepts
  • Types of geographic data
  • Data attribute table
  • Metadata
  • Explore ArcGIS Living Atlas

Coordinate Systems and Projections

  • Introduction to Coordinate systems and projections
  • Defining Coordinate Systems
  • Coordinate system transformation. Reprojection of geographic databases
  • Image, layer and CAD files georeferencing

Working with Vector Data in ArcGIS

  • Creation and editing of spatial data
  • Creation and editing of data in Attribute tables

Working with Raster Data in ArcGIS

  • Introduction
  • Definition and basic concepts
  • File conversion
  • Extracting information from raster files

Map Creation using ArcGIS

  • Adjusting the size and type of sheet
  • Inserting elements: north, scale bar, numeric scale, map legend
  • Including other elements: images, graphs and tables
  • Adding several data frameworks
  • Creation and use of templates
  • Printing options

Spatial Analysis using ArcGIS

  • Extract Toolset
  • Overlay toolset
  • Proximity toolset
  • Multi-criteria analysis
  • Raster files reclassification
  • Grouping several raster layers
  • Data interpolation. Exploring different interpolation tools
  • Raster multi-criteria analysis: Basic concept and weighting

Geo-Spatial Database

  • Geodatabase: advantages. Properties
  • Loading data to the geodatabase
  • Domains and subtypes

Network Analyst using ArcGIS

  • Definition
  • Network categories
  • Network components
  • Creating network datasets

 

 

Country
City
Dates
Kenya
Nairobi
Rwanda
Kigali
Uganda
Kampala
Kenya
Mombasa
South Sudan
Juba

Training Approach

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.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with an internationally recognized certificate. Altum Training and Research Institute is NITA certified. Read more.

Tailor-Made Course on GIS Mapping using ArcGIS

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more info@altumtrainings.com

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, 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 info@altumtrainings.com

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