Organization: IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy
Registration deadline: 27 Apr 2016
Starting date: 02 May 2016
Ending date: 06 May 2016
It is important to harness Geographic Information System (GIS) to manage, analyze, and leverage spatial data effectively when planning, monitoring, and evaluating programs and project. Therefore, IDEAL Public Health and Development Consultancy (IPHDC) offers you an opportunity to acquire practical skills on designing systems and utilizing spatial data for decision making in project and program management.
When is the training?
Monday 2nd to Friday 6th May 2016
Who should attend this training?
Programme staff of humanitarian and development agencies including project managers, officers and assistants.
What are the key aspects of the training?
- Introduction to Geographic information technology and GPS;
- GIS and project management including data collection, analysis and presentation;
- GIS database design Concepts - Application software;
- Application software - ARCGIS Practical - ARCGIS -Module package I;
- GIS projects - Individual work guided by instructors.
What are the main training objectives?
To provide trainees with skills for:
- GPS and GIS database design and development,
- Decision making based on spatial data,
- Basic and spatial data operations which are mostly hands-on and comprehensive overview needed to understand geographic information systems (GIS) and perform such spatial operations as display, query and analysis using ArcGIS 10 software.
What learning approach and language will be used in the training?
The entire training will be facilitated in English. A mixture of various adult-learning facilitation paradigms will be used including exploratory learning, group discussions, plenary brainstorming, facilitator’s input, case studies and video documentaries among others.
What is the cost of the training?
The training cost is US$ 700 which will cover the tuition fees, learning materials, meals and refreshments at the training venue.
We are willing to arrange for your accommodation upon request however, the cost will be borne by the participants.
For more information, send an email to admin@idealphdc.org or call +254 (20) 2345572.
How to register:
Interested individuals should complete our course application form and submit it by Wednesday 27th April 2016.