Introduction To GIS Using ArcGIS Course

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR PEOPLE WORKING IN:

1. New Users
2. Data Editors
3. GIS Database Designers
4. GIS Managers
5. Data Editors
6. GIS Analysts
7. Map Designers
8. GIS Technical leads
9. GIS Desktop Application Developers.

Introduction

GIS is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographically referenced data. In the simplest terms, GIS is the merging of cartography, statistical analysis, and database technology. This course introduces GIS concepts and ArcGIS tools used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, and communicate information. Using ArcMap and ArcGIS Online, the participants will work with GIS maps, explore data, and analyze maps and data as you learn fundamental concepts that underlie GIS technology.

Objectives

• Share GIS maps and analysis results.
• Find and organize geographic data and other content for a mapping project.
• Display features on a GIS map and access information about them.
• Perform spatial analysis to answer questions.

Applicant

1. New Users
2. Data Editors
3. GIS Database Designers
4. GIS Managers
5. Data Editors
6. GIS Analysts
7. Map Designers
8. GIS Technical leads
9. GIS Desktop Application Developers

Course duration

Two Weeks

Course Content

The ArcGIS platform

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·The ArcGIS platform
• ·Getting to know the ArcGIS platform
• ·Components used in this course
• ·Lesson review

The basics of GIS

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·Applications of GIS
• ·ArcGIS online
• ·Sign in to ArcGIS Online
• ·Choose a base map
• ·Add a data fie to your map
• ·Save and share your map
• ·Lesson review

Understanding GIS data

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·Turning geographic information into GIS data
• ·GIS data models
• ·Explore GIS data models in ArcMap
• ·Which data model is better?
• ·Working with tables
• ·Documenting your data
• ·Open ArcMap and create a folder connection
• ·View data in a GIS
• ·Identify various fie types
• ·View an item description
• ·Correct an error in an item's metadata
• ·Preview a dataset's geography and table
• ·Add data to the map
• ·Lesson review

ArcGIS online

• ·ArcGIS Online content
• ·GIS services and web maps
• ·Web mapping applications and mobile apps
• ·Tools and data from ArcGIS Online
• ·Explore GIS content using ArcGIS Online
• ·Browse ArcGIS Online for web content
• ·Browse ArcGIS Online for desktop content
• ·View an item's details
• ·Examine options for opening ArcGIS Online items
• ·Lesson review

The Importance of Coordinate Systems

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·What is location?
• ·How spatial data stores location
• ·Geographic coordinate systems
• ·Working with data in different geographic coordinate systems
• ·Projected coordinate systems
• ·Spatial properties and distortion
• ·Understanding distortion
• ·Work with coordinate systems
• ·Identify the coordinate system for a dataset
• ·Identify the coordinate system for another dataset
• ·Identify a dataset with a different coordinate system
• ·Identify a dataset with an unknown coordinate system
• ·Assign a coordinate system to a dataset without a spatial reference
• ·Change the coordinate system for a dataset
• ·Lesson review

Acquiring and Selecting GIS Data

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·Methods for obtaining GIS data
• ·Accessing GIS data
• ·Considerations for creating GIS data
• ·Creating data
• ·Considerations for choosing GIS data
• ·Evaluating GIS data

GIS Data

• ·Gather and evaluate GIS data
• ·Consider the data you need
• ·Examine the data you have
• ·Add data from another organization
• ·Add data from ArcGIS Online
• ·Transfer files from one geodatabase to another
• ·Import shapefiles into the geodatabase
• ·Lesson review

Interacting With a Map

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·Symbology and visualization
• ·Finding, identifying, and selecting features
• ·Asking questions and getting answers
• ·Getting information from a GIS map
• ·Explore a map using ArcMap
• ·Navigate the map
• ·Modify symbology
• ·Identify features
• ·Find features
• ·Export selected features from a fie to a geodatabase
• ·Select features
• ·Examine an attribute table
• ·View data change over time
• ·Explore a map using ArcGIS Online
• ·Navigate the map
• ·Modify symbology
• ·Identify features
• ·Locate addresses and features
• ·Select features and view an attribute table
• ·Lesson review

Performing Spatial Analysis

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·The geographic approach revisited
• ·Questions you can answer with GIS
• ·What is spatial analysis?
• ·Geoprocessing in analyses
• ·Common analysis tasks
• ·Perform spatial analysis with common analysis tools
• ·Open ArcMap and examine the map document
• ·Extract features in your area of interest
• ·Identify vulnerable facilities in Lee County
• ·Overlay the Cat3 layer with Lee County
• ·Identify hospitals close to the storm surge inundation polygon
• ·Lesson review

Sharing results

• ·Lesson introduction
• ·The importance of sharing results
• ·Sharing content through ArcMap
• ·Sharing content through ArcGIS Online
• ·Export the map as a PDF
• ·Create a map package and upload it to ArcGIS Online
• ·Create a web map
• ·Customize map symbology and save the map
• ·Create a web mapping application

Closure

Methodology

This instructor led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Training Venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Training Centre in Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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Training Fees

The course fees is KES 136,000.00 or USD 2,000.00 exclusive of VAT. The course fees covers the course tuition, training materials, two (2) break refreshments, lunch and study visits. Participants will cater for their travel and accommodation costs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to Livecode Technologies account through bank on or before the course starting date. 

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Cancellation Policy

Payment for the all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

Tailor- Made

This scheduled course can also be tailored for your organization. To find out how our tailor-made training can help your organization, call our team on

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.