Training: GIS (Geographic Information Systems) - (Class/Online)

The African Academy for Professionals (AAP) is glad to present a new training on GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), businesses, public institutions and individuals interested in this field.

Course Description

The aim of this course is to provide both a solid theoretical and understanding a comprehensive practical introduction to the use of geographic information systems and also build the capacity of students. 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.

Course Objectives

Upon completion, the participant should be able to:

• To provide the students with fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• To familiarize the students with GIS software by hands-on experiences.
• Identify, locate, and acquire spatial data pertinent to projects in their field of interest, as well as pinpoint significant gaps in or problems with existing information.
• Understand the data creation process and create simple data sets and/or add to existing data
• Create spatial data from tabular information that includes a spatial reference
• Perform basic spatial analyses (attribute and spatial queries, buffering, overlays) as well as linking these methods together in a more complex analytical model.
• Create high-quality maps and associated graphics and text that clearly communicate spatial information and analyses.

Module 1: Introduction to GIS

• What is GIS
• Key components of GIS
• What GIS does
• Questions GIS answers
• How does GIS work
• Benefits of GIS

Module 2: GIS Data

• Thematic layers
• Data concepts and formats
  • Vector data
  • Raster data
• GIS data sources

Module 3: Arc GIS

• Definition and software products
• ArcGIS data concepts and formats
  • Vector (shape files, coverages, CAD drawings and geo-database)
  • Raster (grids and images)
• Software Sections
  • ArcMap
  • ArcCatalog
  • ArcToolbox

Module 4: Getting Started with ArcGIS Desktop: Practical Session

• Exploring ArcGIS Desktop
• Selection/query
• Geoprocessing
• Customize

Module 5: Map Symbols and Labels:

• Labeling features;
• Symbolizing features based on attributes
• Single symbol
• Multiple attributes.

Module 6: Designing Maps

• Working with map layouts
• Map setup - Page and print setup
• Creating a presentation map
• Map export

We look forward to receiving your application. The deadline for applications is ONLINE [22th OCTOBER, 2023) OFFLINE [5nd November, 2023)

Further Details

Duration:    6 Days (4:20pm – 6:20pm)

Online Start & End Date: 22th - 26th October, 2023)

Class Start & End Date: 5nd - 10th Novembar, 2023)

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

Requirement      

Course fee

Late Registration Fee: After OCTOBER 01: Companies/Organizations: $40.00, Individual: $35 & Students: $30.00 (Must have an ID)

Early Registration Fee: Before OCTOBER 02, 2023: Companies/Organizations: $30.00, Individual: $25 & Students: $20.00 (Must have an ID) (Inclusive Trainer Incentive, Refreshment, Papers & Certificates). For groups of 5 and more, 1 will be free.

Bank Account Details  

Deposit to Bank: Dahabshiil Bank 

Account Name: African Academy for Professionals

Account Number: HRGD75468

Contact Details:

Mobile Office: +252634730610

Office Line: 523851

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

Web: https://www.aapsom.com

Training Facilitator 

A Course Facilitator is a founder of Centre for Climate Change and andLand Restoration ,Member of Geed Beer, Rejo Beer. About Academic qualification  MSc Climate change and Environmental sustainability at Amoud University from UNDP to support GEF, Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental science from the m University of Hargeisa.

In addition to that, he has professional Certificates from Wageningen University in the Netherlands in Climate Change and Seed System and Community Seed Banks, from United Nations Environment Programme, Certificate for Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience, from

For the last 6 years of relevant knowledge and experience in Emergency and Resilience projects especially for Food Security and Livelihood, WASH and Environment Conservation Projects, he has been working with both INGOs and LNGOs. He has special career skills and is equipped with all required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Professional Geographical Information System (GIS) tools.