About the Course
This course provides GIS Introduction, Definition and fundamental theories and concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Data types, Basics of how GIS works, Table Queries: Data base selection by location. Attribute and, Mapping concepts and The course content will include data input, storage and editing, spatial data structures, analytical functions of a GIS, data output, management of GIS, and applications of GIS. Laboratory exercises will complement the theory presented in the lectures. Participants will use a commercial GIS software product (ArcGIS) and gain a reasonable proficiency with that package.
Target Participants
This training is designed for participants who want to apply GIS in the work to share information and make decisions.
Course duration
Classroom Days 10
Location of the workshop
The training workshop was held at The GIS Center for Mapping and Geospatial Services (GCMGSS) Mogadishu Somalia from 10 to 20 Jun 2022.













