Course Title: Practical Introduction to GIS and Mapping using QGIS

Course Overview:

This beginner-level online course provides a comprehensive introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial analysis, and mapping using QGIS, a powerful and free open-source GIS software. Designed for professionals, students, and researchers, the course emphasizes hands-on practical learning, delivered through a combination of pre-recorded videos and live sessions via Google Meet.

Participants will begin by learning basic GIS concepts, then move on to practical exercises using their own computers, applying these concepts directly in QGIS. The course materials, including announcements, videos, and exercises, will be available on Google Classroom for flexible, self-paced learning.

Guided by an experienced GIS instructor, participants will work with a variety of spatial datasets, completing practical exercises outside of video lessons to reinforce their learning. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

●     Explain fundamental concepts of geographic information science.

●     Import, display, and export vector and raster data.

●     Conduct basic spatial data analysis.

●     Read and interpret different types of maps.

●     Apply basic cartography principles to create maps for research articles, reports, and presentations.

●     Evaluate data for GIS mapping projects.

●     Develop concepts to implement simple GIS projects.

This online course offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace, with all materials accessible for one month, providing a strong foundation in GIS skills for real-world applications.

Course Requirements:

●     No previous knowledge in GIS is required.

●     Have a laptop with Excel installed.

●     Having a computer MOUSE in the class is required.

●     Having a university degree or being enrolled in undergraduate-level.

●     Basic knowledge of Computer Literacy.

●     Basic knowledge of Excel software.

We look forward to receiving your application. The deadline for applications is Online: [9th November, 2024] 

Further Details

Duration:   Two weeks

Class: 

“Based on the hours you are available throughout the day as the course is fully online with
the exception of live sessions which will be conducted from 6:30-7:30 pm two three times per week.”

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Online Start & End Date:  9th November - 21ST November 2024)

Location Office: Ali Gobannimo Building, 3rd Floor, Togdheer, Hargeisa.

Requirement      

Fee: Individual: $30 

(Inclusive Trainer Incentive, Refreshment, Papers & Certificates). For groups of 5 and more, 1 will be free.

Number of students: 25 students

Bank Account Details  

Deposit to Bank: Dahabshiil Bank

Account Name: African Academy for Professionals

Account Number: HRGD75468

Zaad Number:  0634730610 African Academy for Professionals

Contact Details:

Mobile Office: +252634730610 

Office Line: 523851

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1NeQvqfhV7yAEW2e6

Web: https://www.aapsom.com

About the course instructor

Mukhtar Abdi has several years of experience in GIS/QGIS and data analysis, both as a practitioner and Trainer. He is the founder of TAAG, a consultancy and training firm based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, specializing in GIS and data services. Mukhtar also works as a hydrologist and researcher at the Hargeisa Water Agency.

Mukhtar holds an MSc in Water Resources Engineering with Specialization in GIS and Remote Sensing from the Universiti Putra Malaysia, and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Hargeisa.

Passionate about teaching and knowledge-sharing, Mukhtar actively conducts GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis and mapping trainings. He also runs a YouTube channel dedicated to educating Somali students on GIS and data analysis.

For more information, visit his personal website [https://mukhtarabdi.com/] or linkedin profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukhtaabdi/].