This training introduces students to both the social and technical aspects of digital mapping. Students will learn fundamental concepts and techniques in cartography and GIS, including file types, data classification, projections and coordinate systems and elementary analytical techniques in a range of desktop and web-based mapping platforms. In addition to providing the fundamental technical competencies necessary to create maps, students will develop the critical awareness required to effectively communicate complex social processes through maps.
DURATION
5 Days
Who should apply?
Government, Environment, Data analysis, Retailing, Fleet management, Marketing, Property development, Emergency response ,Transport, Military defense, Healthcare, Oil and gas, Agriculture, mining, disaster risk management Forestry, M&E ,WASH, Engineers, Telecommunications Utilities, geographers, teachers, journalists, students etc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon course completion, participants should be able to:
Define and differentiate between variety of spatial data models and formats
Explain and apply the basics of representation in GIS, including using vector and raster data formats, determining appropriate geographic coordinate system for a given spatial data file and applying the appropriate geographic projection to a map type and spatial scale
Using the Graphical Processing Modeler to automate workflows
Module 04: Intergrating QGIS with CartoDB, advanced mapping techniques with QGIS and CartoDB
Creating a CartoDB account and exploring the documentation and interface
Loading data into CartoDB
Using the QGIS CartoDB plugin
Pulling data down into QGIS for processing
Pushing data backup to CartoDB
Making a thematic map in CartoDB
Using SQL in CartoDB
Data symbolization and analysis in CartoDB
Creating an unclassed proportional symbol map in CartoDB
Creating shareable and interactive web maps with QGIS
METHODOLOGY
The instructor led trainings are 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.
Start Date: 03/04/2019 End Date: 03/08/2019
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Course Description
Course Duration: 5 days
Training Center: Select Location
Start Date: 03/04/2019
End Date: 03/08/2019
Registration for this course has been closed. Please click ALL COURSES to view more future courses
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