GIS & Remote Sensing · Self-paced
GIS Mapping: Practical Geographic Information Systems
Learn practical GIS mapping skills including spatial data management, map creation, coordinate systems, GPS data and professional cartographic design.
Offered by SkillBridge Academy- Zambia
About this course
GIS Mapping: Practical Geographic Information Systems is a hands-on short course designed for learners who want to develop practical skills in Geographic Information Systems. The course introduces GIS concepts, spatial data, coordinate reference systems, GPS data collection, map production, spatial analysis and professional cartographic presentation. Learners will develop skills applicable to environmental management, agriculture, natural resource management, climate change, development planning, research and field-based projects.
What you will learn
By the end of this course learners will be able to understand fundamental GIS concepts; work with vector and raster spatial data; understand coordinate systems and projections; collect and manage GPS data; create professional maps; perform basic spatial analysis; organize GIS project data; and apply GIS mapping techniques to real-world projects.
Course content
5 modulesModule 1: Introduction to GIS
1 lesson
Module 2: Spatial Data and Coordinate Systems
0 lessons
Module 3: GIS Mapping and Cartography
0 lessons
Module 4: GPS and Field Data Collection
0 lessons
Module 5: Practical GIS Project
0 lessons
Training provider
SkillBridge Academy- Zambia
SkillBridge Academy-Zambia provides practical geospatial training designed to equip learners with skills in GIS mapping, spatial data management, cartography, GPS data collection and the application of geographic information systems in real-world projects.