Mapping with Geoserver, Postgres, and Openlayers Training Course

INTRODUCTION

OpenLayers is an open source JavaScript library for displaying map data in web browsers. It provides an API for building rich web-based mapping applications. GeoExt provides a suite of customizable widgets and data handling support that makes it easy to build applications for viewing, editing, and styling geospatial data. This is ten-day course will take participant through to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, OpenLayers and GeoExt. Participant will learn how to create browser-based map applications and display data from a variety of sources.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone interested in web mapping is encouraged to attend as it is experience of creating simple web pages.

REQUIREMENTS

No prior knowledge of GIS
Participants must carry personal laptops for software installations

OBJECTIVES AND OUTPUT TO PARTICIPANTS

Introduction to HTML, JavaScript,CSS
Install Geoserver,
Load GIS data into Geoserver
Serve vector, raster, and attribute data on the Internet with Geoserver
Serve data stored in Postgres and PostGIS on the Internet
Create a client-based browser application using OpenLayers 3.0
Create an application that allows client and server interaction with GIS data.

Course duration:

5 days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Document Object Model and Events

Intro to the DOM
What is an object
Abstraction and Instantiation
Objects in computer programs
Going from HTML to the DOM
Intro to Events

Module 2: JavaScript and JQuery

Intro to JavaScript
Accessing the DOM from JavaScript
Viewing objects in Developer tools
Event Handlers
Variables
DOM manipulation example 2
Calculations in JavaScript
More DOM manipulation
Loops in JavaScript
Arrays in JavaScript
Objects and JSON

Module 3: Bringing Data into Geoserver and Displaying the Results

Adding, Styling, and Displaying Shapefiles
Adding, Styling, and Displaying Data from Postgres

Module 4: Processing Client Requests on the Server

Displaying Postgres Data as a SQL View
Displaying Postgres Data with CQL Filters
Serving Data from Geoserver to QGIS

Module 5: Interacting with Geoserver from the Client with Openlayers 3

GIS application in Agriculture

Open Street Maps
Adding Static Layers from Geoserver
Using Openlayers to Request Specific Data from GeoserverIncreasing Flexibility by Using Openlayers to Request Ad-hoc data from Geoserver
Mouse Interaction in Openlayers to Trigger Geoserver Responses
Adding Vector Data from Geoserver to Your Open Layers Application
Mouse Interaction in Openlayers with Vector Objects

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 Livecode Technologies certificate.

Training Venue

The training is residential and will be held at the Livecode Technologies Training Center 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 70,000.00 or USD 950.00 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 commences.

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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, contact our team on:

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Event Properties

Event Date	10-17-2022 8:00 am
Event End Date	10-21-2022 5:00 pm
Registered	0
Cut off date	10-13-2022
Individual Price	USD 950
Location	Nairobi, Kenya