Training Course on Advanced Geospatial Technologies & Enterprise GIS for Urban and Environmental Applications

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Enterprise GIS and Spatial Data Infrastructures

ü  Introduction to Enterprise GIS concepts

ü  Components of a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)

ü  GIS in organizational workflows and decision-making

ü  Data governance and policy in enterprise environments

ü  Practical Session: Exploring Enterprise GIS architecture and components

 

Module 2: Advanced Geodatabase Design and Management

ü  Relational database concepts for spatial data

ü  Designing efficient geodatabase schemas

ü  Data versioning and multi-user editing

ü  Geodatabase administration and optimization

ü  Practical Session: Designing and implementing an enterprise geodatabase

 

Module 3: Spatial Data Interoperability and ETL Workflows

ü  Data formats and standards for geospatial data

ü  Data transformation and conversion techniques

ü  Building Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) workflows

ü  Integrating diverse data sources in GIS

ü  Practical Session: Building ETL pipelines with FME/ArcGIS Data Interoperability

 

Module 4: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing

ü  Advanced overlay and proximity analysis

ü  Spatial statistics for pattern detection and anomaly identification

ü  Geostatistical methods for interpolation and prediction

ü  Scripting geoprocessing tools (Python/ArcPy)

ü  Practical Session: Performing advanced spatial analysis using Python scripts

 

Module 5: Remote Sensing for Urban and Environmental Monitoring

ü  Advanced image classification techniques (object-based, machine learning)

ü  Time series analysis for environmental change detection

ü  Monitoring land use/land cover change in urban areas

ü  Remote sensing for air and water quality assessment

ü  Practical Session: Conducting time series analysis for urban expansion monitoring

 

Module 6: LiDAR Data Processing and Advanced 3D Modeling

ü  Advanced LiDAR point cloud filtering and classification

ü  Generating high-resolution DTMs and DSMs

ü  Building detailed 3D urban models

ü  Volume calculation and line-of-sight analysis

ü  Practical Session: Creating precise 3D urban models from LiDAR data

 

Module 7: Web GIS Architecture and Development

ü  Overview of Web GIS frameworks and APIs

ü  Client-side vs. server-side Web GIS development

ü  Data security and authentication in Web GIS

ü  Performance optimization for web mapping applications

ü  Practical Session: Setting up a basic Web GIS server environment

 

Module 8: Server-Side GIS with ArcGIS Enterprise/GeoServer

ü  Publishing spatial data and services

ü  Managing user access and permissions

ü  Caching strategies for large datasets

ü  Integrating with enterprise authentication systems

ü  Practical Session: Publishing and managing map services on ArcGIS Enterprise/GeoServer

 

Module 9: Front-end Web Mapping with JavaScript APIs

ü  Developing interactive web maps with Leaflet/OpenLayers/ArcGIS API for JavaScript

ü  Customizing map symbology and user interfaces

ü  Integrating external data sources into web maps

ü  Building spatial query and analysis tools in the browser

ü  Practical Session: Developing an interactive web mapping application with a JavaScript API

 

Module 10: Big Data Analytics for Spatial Data

ü  Introduction to big spatial data challenges

ü  Distributed computing for spatial analysis (e.g., Apache Spark)

ü  Spatial data warehousing concepts

ü  Real-time spatial data processing

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing large spatial datasets using big data tools

 

Module 11: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Geospatial Applications

ü  Introduction to AI/ML concepts for spatial data

ü  Supervised and unsupervised learning for geospatial classification

ü  Deep learning for image recognition and object detection in remote sensing

ü  Predictive modeling with spatial data

ü  Practical Session: Applying machine learning algorithms for land cover classification

 

Module 12: Network Analysis and Optimization for Urban Systems

ü  Advanced network dataset creation and validation

ü  Multi-modal routing and public transport analysis

ü  Service area and accessibility analysis for urban services

ü  Optimizing facility location and resource distribution

ü  Practical Session: Performing complex network analysis for urban logistics

 

Module 13: GIS for Smart Cities and Urban Planning

ü  Leveraging GIS for smart infrastructure management

ü  Urban analytics for sustainable development

ü  Integrating IoT data with GIS for real-time urban monitoring

ü  Geospatial applications in urban resilience and adaptation

ü  Practical Session: Developing a GIS solution for smart city data visualization

 

Module 14: Environmental Modeling and Impact Assessment with GIS

ü  Spatial modeling for environmental phenomena (e.g., pollution dispersion, habitat suitability)

ü  Integrating GIS with environmental simulation models

ü  Assessing environmental impacts of urban development

ü  Geospatial tools for conservation planning

ü  Practical Session: Building an environmental suitability model using GIS

 

Module 15: GIS for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response

ü  Geospatial data for hazard mapping and risk assessment

ü  Real-time mapping for disaster response

ü  Damage assessment and recovery planning with GIS

ü  GIS in humanitarian aid and logistics

ü  Practical Session: Creating a disaster impact map and response plan in GIS

 

Module 16: Mobile GIS and Field Data Collection Solutions

ü  Designing mobile GIS applications for data capture

ü  Offline data collection and synchronization

ü  Using GPS and GNSS receivers for high accuracy data

ü  Integrating field data with enterprise GIS

ü  Practical Session: Configuring and using a mobile GIS application for field data collection

 

Module 17: Data Quality, Metadata, and Governance in Enterprise GIS

ü  Principles of spatial data quality and standards

ü  Creating and managing geospatial metadata

ü  Data governance frameworks for enterprise GIS

ü  Best practices for data validation and quality control

ü  Practical Session: Creating and managing metadata for enterprise spatial datasets

 

Module 18: Project Management and Implementation of Enterprise GIS

ü  Planning and scoping Enterprise GIS projects

ü  Budgeting and resource allocation for GIS initiatives

ü  Managing project risks and challenges

ü  Strategies for successful GIS implementation and adoption

ü  Practical Session: Developing a project plan for an Enterprise GIS implementation

About Our Trainers

The training will be delivered by a team of highly experienced and certified trainers with extensive practical expertise in their respective fields of advanced geospatial technologies and Enterprise GIS. Our trainers are renowned for their ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into easily digestible and applicable knowledge, ensuring an engaging and impactful learning experience for all participants. They bring years of industry experience in urban planning, environmental management, and large-scale GIS deployments, providing valuable real-world insights.

 

Quality Statement

 

We are committed to delivering high-quality training programs that meet the evolving needs of professionals in the geospatial industry. Our courses are designed to be relevant, practical, and up-to-date with the latest advancements in technology and methodologies, ensuring participants acquire skills that are immediately valuable in their work. We pride ourselves on a curriculum that is both rigorous and accessible, fostering deep understanding and practical proficiency.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location.

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202