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Executive Certificate in Geographic Information System (GIS)

Lecturer AFCAB Faculty
SubjectProperty, Land & GIS
LevelExecutive Certificate
Executive Certificate in Geographic Information System (GIS)

Course description

This hands-on course will introduce you to the basic concept of GIS. You will also be introduced to the ArcGIS Desktop Software and how to perform various data management tasks and analysis. At the end of the course, you will create an ArcGIS Online account and publish data from the ArcGIS Desktop to the ArcGIS Online.

What you'll learn

  • Basic GIS Concepts
  • Comparison of various GIS Software
  • Understanding Spatial Data Management
  • Introduction to Desktop GIS
  • Introduction to Web/Online GIS
  • Proprietary versus Open Source GIS
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
Course content17 topics
  1. 1. Basic GIS Concepts After enrolment
  2. 2. Comparison of various GIS Software After enrolment
  3. 3. Understanding Spatial Data Management After enrolment
  4. 4. Introduction to Desktop GIS After enrolment
  5. 5. Introduction to Web/Online GIS After enrolment
  6. 6. Proprietary versus Open Source GIS After enrolment
  7. 7. ArcGIS After enrolment
  8. 8. QGIS After enrolment
  9. 9. Factors to consider when choosing a GIS Software After enrolment
  10. 10. Characteristics of spatial data After enrolment
  11. 11. Geodatabases After enrolment
  12. 12. Downloading and Installing ArcGIS Pro After enrolment
  13. 13. A look around the ArcGIS Pro Interface After enrolment
  14. 14. Bringing data into ArcGIS Pro After enrolment
  15. 15. Setting up an ArcGIS Online account After enrolment
  16. 16. Publishing data from ArcGIS Pro to ArcGIS Online After enrolment
  17. 17. Creating a map in ArcGIS Online After enrolment

AFCAB Faculty

This course is taught by experienced AFCAB lecturers who practise what they teach. Admissions can tell you who is leading the next class.

When does the next class start?

Intakes run regularly in weekday and weekend groups. Admissions confirms your start date after you enrol.

How do I pay?

Online with MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, AirtelTigo Money or a Visa or Mastercard card. Your course opens once payment is confirmed.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. On completion you receive an AFCAB certificate, accredited by the Ghana Education Service.

Can my organisation book a group?

Yes. Any programme can run in-house for a team. Call +233 24 440 5047 or email training@afcabgh.com.

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