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Introduction

In last decade computer systems, which can handle large amount of geographic information have become sufficiently powerful and inexpensive to be used on a wide scale.
GIS is the fastest growing segment (both hard & software) of the graphical computer market.
70% of private organizations expect to use GIS at a strategic tool within their company.
GIS in an organization has a life cycle starts with awareness and ends when full integration with other information systems is achieved.
Strategic GIS projects require a project manager with through understanding of issues such as planning, knowledge of the project objectives, project environment and politics.

Objectives

By the end of this course participants shall learn to:
• Gain knowledge in managing a GIS Project in all its phases: User Needs Survey, Needs Assessment, Database Design, System Design, Data Conversion, Application Development, and Training.
• Get hands on experience in managing a GIS project.
• Acquire all skills needed to prepare GIS project documentation such as request for proposal, and various project deliverable documentations.
• Better understand the issues of staffing and budgeting, team work, and consultant-client relationship through real world case studies

Who Should Attend?

• Managers interested in getting hands on experience in managing GIS projects.
• Leaders looking towards bridging the gap in the digital divide and managing in the
• modern information age.
• Individuals looking ahead to become GIS managers or GIS coordinators.
• Potential implementers of GIS solutions:
o Public sector agency staff (Governmental, Institutional)
o Private sector staff (Consultants, Contractors, Marketers)
o Educational sector staff (Educators, Academicians, Researchers)

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm