Training on Web-based GIS and Mapping

Training on Web-based GIS and Mapping

Learn how to use web-based GIS tools and mapping software in our hands-on training session!

By Devimpact Institute Kenya

Date and time

July 7 · 9am - July 11 · 4pm EAT

Location

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel

University Way Nairobi, Nairobi County 00100 Kenya

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 days 7 hours

Training on Web-based GIS and Mapping teaches you how to build GIS web portal using open source GIS end to end solutions. Includes open source GIS software including QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, and OpenLayers which all together can deliver the complete GIS solution. OpenLayers makes it easy to put a dynamic map in any web page. It can display map tiles and markers loaded from any source. OpenLayers has been developed to further the use of geographic information of all kinds. Attendees will learn how to create browser-based map applications and display data from a variety of sources. Basic JavaScript syntax will be covered.

In GeoServer attendees will learn how to load, publish, and share geospatial data with GeoServer. Discussion will include navigating the GeoServer user interface, OGC web services, styling data with SLD, and tile caching with GeoWebCache. In PostGIS, attendees will learn about and create spatial databases, load data from a variety of sources into a spatial database, and perform queries against the data. Basic SQL syntax will be covered.

Target Participants

Training on Web-based GIS and Mapping targets GIS users and experts, Geographers, IT experts, web developers, cartographers, Geoscientists, surveyors, planners, software engineers, database administrators, system administrators and M & E experts.

Course Duration

Online 7 Days

Classroom-based 5 Days

What you will learn

  • 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 5.0
  • Create an application that allows client and server interaction with GIS data.

Training Approach

Training on Web-based GIS and Mapping is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in GIS. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies. Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

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

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide training needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations and tailor-made needs.


Course Fee:

Classroom Training: USD 2300 (Includes tuition, tea refreshments, and lunch. Accommodation and travel not included.)

Virtual Training: USD 1400


Registration:
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