Training Course on GIS using ArcGIS Desktop

Program Brief

This course focuses on the foundational skills needed to use ArcGIS Desktop, a leading Geographic Information System (GIS) software, for mapping, data analysis, and spatial decision-making. It is designed for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their skills in GIS applications for various industries, including urban planning, environmental management, public health, and more.

Course Objectives:

• Learn the essential functions and tools of ArcGIS Desktop.
• Understand how to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data.
• Develop the ability to create maps and perform basic to advanced spatial analysis.
• Apply ArcGIS Desktop to real-world problems in various sectors.

Recommended For:

• GIS beginners and intermediate users seeking to improve their ArcGIS Desktop skills.
• Professionals in fields like urban planning, environmental management, public health, and engineering who need GIS for decision-making.
• Researchers who want to develop practical GIS skills for academic or professional projects.

Duration

10 Days

Course Outline:

Introduction to GIS and ArcGIS Desktop:

• Overview of GIS concepts and applications in various industries.
• Introduction to the ArcGIS Desktop interface: ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox.
• Key concepts: spatial data, layers, projections, and coordinate systems.
• Navigating and exploring the ArcGIS Desktop environment.

Working with Spatial Data in ArcGIS Desktop:

• Types of spatial data: vector (points, lines, polygons) and raster (images, grids).
• Importing, exporting, and managing spatial data in ArcGIS Desktop.
• Georeferencing maps and datasets.
• Working with shapefiles, geodatabases, and other data formats.

Creating Maps with ArcGIS Desktop:

• Adding and symbolizing data layers on maps.
• Customizing map layouts, legends, scales, and other map elements.
• Creating thematic maps based on attributes (e.g., population density, land use).
• Exporting maps for reports, presentations, and publications.

Geoprocessing and Data Management:

• Understanding geoprocessing tools: buffer, intersect, clip, union, and merge.
• Managing spatial data using geodatabases for efficient data storage.
• Editing and updating spatial data and attribute tables.
• Performing attribute queries and joining spatial data with non-spatial data.

Spatial Analysis in ArcGIS Desktop:

• Conducting spatial analysis using tools like overlay analysis, proximity analysis, and spatial joins.
• Identifying patterns, trends, and relationships in geographic data.
• Hotspot and cluster analysis for identifying areas of high activity or concentration.
• Case studies: spatial analysis for environmental management, public health, and urban planning.

Advanced GIS Techniques:

• Network analysis for finding optimal routes, closest facilities, and service areas.
• Terrain analysis using digital elevation models (DEMs) for slope, aspect, and hillshade analysis.
• Suitability analysis: identifying the best locations for projects based on multiple criteria.
• Case study: advanced spatial analysis applied to urban development or resource management.

Data Visualization and Cartography:

• Principles of effective cartographic design for professional map-making.
• Using symbology and labeling to enhance map readability and aesthetics.
• Creating interactive maps with hyperlinks and pop-ups.
• Incorporating 3D data visualization into maps (ArcScene or ArcGIS Pro).

Introduction to ArcGIS Online Integration:

• Publishing maps and data on ArcGIS Online.
• Sharing interactive web maps and story maps.
• Collaborating with others using cloud-based GIS platforms.
• Uploading spatial data to ArcGIS Online for public access or internal use.

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the start of training