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GPC GIS Proposed GITS Workshops for Supporting
GITS Professional Development and Certification inthe MENA Region
GPC GIS supporting informed and sustainable decision-making in the MENAregion through GITS human capacityadvancement
Contact: Garfield Giff ( [email protected] )
September 2011
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview of the Training Programs ........................................................................................................... 4
Selected GITS Technical Workshops ........................................................................................................ 5
1. 3D Geospatial: Project Implementation Methods and Best Practices.................................... 5
2. Addresses and IS/GIS Implementation: Key to GIS Success................................................. 5
3. GIS Enterprise Architecture & System Integration.................................................................... 5
4. Transportation Spatial Database Design.................................................................................... 6
5. Building Quality Spatial Data........................................................................................................ 6
6. Cartography and Map Design...................................................................................................... 7
7. Geospatial Issues for the Oil and Gas Industry......................................................................... 7
Selected GITS Management Workshops.................................................................................................. 9
8. GIS Program management........................................................................................................... 99. GIS Strategic Planning.................................................................................................................. 9
10. Asset management: Planning, Strategy, and Implementation................................................ 9
11. Introduction to Agile: Project Management & Development.................................................. 10
12. Understanding and Managing the Geospatial Workforce...................................................... 11
Industry Trend Workshops ........................................................................................................................ 12
13. Whats in the Cloud...................................................................................................................... 12
14. Crowd Sourcing and Non-authoritative Geospatial Data Source.......................................... 12
15. Better Asset Management Through Coordinate System....................................................... 13
Some other interesting Workshops .......................................................................................................... 14
Selected Five day Courses ....................................................................................................................... 14
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Introduction
As part of its GITS Professional Development and Certification program GPC GIS intends to
facilitate a number GITS focused workshops through the MENA region. The main objectives of
these workshops are to provide a forum for continuous development for GITS professionals
throughout the region, facilitate GITS professionals keeping abreast with the latest trends in theprofession, facilitate GITS practitioners becoming certified GIS Professional (GISP), and to
support the growth of GITS human capacity through the MENA region.
The workshops were designed and certified by the Urban and Regional Information Systems
Association (URISA) and the Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA). They
cover a wide cross-section of key GITS issues and activities and are categorized into two main
headings: Technical Workshops and Management Workshops. The Technical Workshops
address key technical issues associated with implementing and maintaining an enterprise GITS
solution. The Management Workshops on the other hand cover the issues affiliated with
managing both the technical and human components of a GITS solution.
The workshops will be facilitated by Certified URISA Instructors and hand-pick SMEs based
upon their extensive knowledge of subject matter, their geospatial industry reputation, and their
direct involvement with GITA and URISA. On average the duration of the workshops will be
approximately 1-2 days. In addition to extensive and current GITS knowledge, the workshops
will also provide participants with points towards GISP certification.
In summary, the workshops are a great way of growing GITS professional development through
the region from both an organizational perspective, as well as, a personal perspective. GPC GIS
is looking forward to seeing you at one if not all of these upcoming workshops in the near future.
Comprehensive descriptions of the workshops are presented in the following sections of thisreport.
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Overview of the Training Programs
The various training programs on offer are listed below in five categories. The descriptions are
provided in subsequent pages.
GITS Technical Workshops
1. 3D Geospatial: Project Implementation Methods and Best Practices
2. Addresses and IS/GIS Implementation: Key to GIS Success
3. GIS Enterprise Architecture & System Integration
4. Transportation Spatial Database Design
5. Building Quality Spatial Data
6. Cartography and Map Design
7. Geospatial Issues for the Oil and Gas Industry
GITS Management Workshops
8. GIS Program management
9. GIS Strategic Planning10. Asset management: Planning, Strategy, and Implementation
11. Introduction to Agile: Project Management & Development
12. Understanding and Managing the Geospatial Workforce
Industry Trend Workshops
13. Whats in the Cloud
14. Crowd Sourcing and Non-authoritative Geospatial Data Source
15. Better Asset Management through Coordinate System
Other Workshops
16. eGovernment-Planning, Policy and the Portal
17. Field Automation Options for Local Government
18. An Introduction to Public Participation GIS: Using GIS to Support Community Decision
Making
19. LIDAR Concepts, Principles and Applications
20. Public Data, Public Access, Privacy, and Security: U.S. Law and Policy
21. Quality Management: Introduction to Issue Tracking
22. Empowering GIS with Remote Sensing Techniques
23. Strategic Business Plans
24. Introduction to Geospatial Issues for Environmental Management
25. Geospatial Technologies for Non-Geospatial Professionals26. GIS Coordination for Government and Large Businesses
Five day Courses
27. Geospatial Systems Management
28. Fundamental GIS Concepts for Linear and Network Infrastructures
29. Geospatial Systems for Crisis and Emergencies
http://www.urisa.org/workshops/egovernmenthttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/fieldautomationhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/lidarhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/dataprivacyhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/qualitymgmthttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/qualitymgmthttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/dataprivacyhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/lidarhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/fieldautomationhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/egovernment -
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Selected GITS Technical Workshops
1. 3D Geospatial: Project Implementation Methods and Best PracticesThis workshop introduces the data, systems, and processes to be considered when
implementing 3D applications. The subject is delivered through extensive case studies and
several group exercises. Specific topics include but not limited to:
Guidelines for project implementations using 3D technologies
Introduction to a wide range of 3D analysis and visualization software
Aerial and terrestrial 3D data acquisition methods, as well as update techniques
Case studies of urban applications
An introduction to 3D data models, including emerging open standards and best
practices for model development
Intended Audience: Project managers creating or maintaining 3D data, geospatial data analysts
considering integration of 3D technology, and local and regional government leaders
implementing 3D geospatial programs.
2. Addresses and IS/GIS Implementation: Key to GIS SuccessThis workshop will help you understand the addressing process, managing address data, and
organizational challenges. It will guide you in developing a Master Address Repository that
serves the needs of the entire organization. Specific topics include but not limited to:
What is an address?
What are the types of address?
How are addressing systems structured, and addresses assigned?
How do you develop a Master Address Repository
Geocoding and managing addresses in the GIS
Organizational Issues with Addressing
Working with the FGDC Street Address Data Standard
Intended Audience: GITS Managers, staff members who assign, maintain or use addresses.
This workshop will focus on managing address workflows, address data, and use.
3. GIS Enterprise Architecture & System IntegrationThis workshop will provide GIS professionals with an understanding of some of the complex
technical and specific technical management issues that must be addressed when integrating
GIS with other systems and processes in the organization. Specific topics include but not limited
to: Definitions of Enterprise GIS Definitions of System Integration Architecture design and development Management and phasing of enterprise environments Staffing and maintenance of enterprise environments Network, data and web architectures and roles in the enterprise Open systems and standards
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Future issues and trends
Intended Audience: Public and private sector managers, elected officials, and policy
professionals, database developers and administrators, and GITS professionals.
4. Transportation Spatial Database DesignThe workshop will show participants how to develop an integrated multimodal database design
for transportation agencies that not only serves to break down cross-functional barriers but also
offers a foundation for true enterprise-level spatial databases. Such a design offers the
opportunity for GIS to come out of the backroom and be a viable real-time agency management
tool. Specific topics include but not limited to:
Basics of database design and UML
Survey of major transportation data structures in use today
Dataset and feature-level metadata
Support for transactional updates
Workflow control Treating location as a relationship between a position and a datum
Separating features into their component elements.
Identifying events and characteristics
Intended Audience: Database managers, database developers, GITS professionals, staff
members who use GITS transportation applications.
5. Building Quality Spatial DataCreating and maintaining accurate spatial data is one of the keys to a successful GIS
implementation. This workshop will present best practices, processes, quality control and quality
assurance techniques for developing and maintaining high quality spatial data that users will
trust and utilize. Specific topics include but not limited to:
Guidelines for selecting the appropriate levels of quality and accuracy
Establishing an effective data quality control program
Data conversion quality control / quality assurance
How to attack and defeat quality problems
High quality processes lead to high quality data
Principles and processes for statistics-based quality assurance testing
Intended Audience: Project managers and technical staff creating or maintaining spatial data,
GIS users considering acquiring or developing new spatial data both in the government and
private sectors, and spatial data users who need a better understanding of how quality data is
developed and assessed.
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6. Cartography and Map DesignThis workshop gives GITS practitioners the practical information and techniques needed to
create effective, successful maps in any display medium. Specific topics include but not limited
to:
The cartographic process
The form and function of maps
Map fundamentals
The spatial aspect of map
The representational aspect of map
The parts of a map
Map data
The process of making a map
Conceptualization and planning
Design, production
Editing & Q/A
Output and reproduction
Intended Audience: This workshop is designed for the individual who may be new to GIS or who
has not had specific training in cartography, but needs to create maps to support GIS data
analysis and display. It will also be useful for GIS managers to understand how to manage a
major cartographic project effectively.
7. Geospatial Issues for the Oil and Gas IndustryThis workshop was designed to inform participants on how best GITS solutions can be used to
manage oil and gas exploration and transportation. During the workshop participants will be
presented with strategies, methodologies and information on using GITS solutions to support
the oil and gas industry in conforming to regulations, pipeline integrity, risk management, and
emergency preparedness to name a few. Workshop topics include but are not limited to:
Regulations
Safety
Environmental, and
Engineering
Pipeline Integrity
Systems design and mapping
Identification of high-consequent areas
Inspection modeling
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Data Integration
Systems design specifications development
Security concerns
Data management
Data transfer
Risk Management
Emergency Preparedness
Exploration: remote sensing techniques and modeling geology
Visualization: 3D and as-built vs. planned
Emergency Preparedness
Spill
Fire/explosion
Plume modeling
Exploration Remote sensing techniques
Modeling geology
Visualization
3D
As-built vs. planned
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Selected GITS Management Workshops
8. GIS Program managementThis workshop is designed to provide guidelines for managing your GIS program. It will look at
the various organizational and technical issues program managers must address in order to
develop a successful GIS program. The discussions will include managing all aspects of a GIS
program from staffing and budgeting to procuring technology and working with vendors. Specific
topics include but not limited to:
Program development
Project management techniques
Budgeting
Staffing
Sustaining program support
And managing consultants and vendors
Intended Audience: GIS Program Management is a must for anyone embarking upon a GIS
program, involved with a less-than-successful GIS, or who is seeking ways to improve a
successful implementation.
9. GIS Strategic PlanningThis workshop delivers strategic planning methods and tools in the context of developing and
managing a GIS program. Participants will learn how to successfully select and apply
appropriate methods for a variety of situations. Specific topics include but not limited to:
Strategic planning models, methods, and tools
Selecting and applying the best approach for any GIS situation
Developing an initial GIS strategic plan Integrating GIS, IT, and organizational strategic plans
Developing an effective action plan and ensuring follow-through
Updating a GIS strategic plan
Conducting a GIS program review and effecting improvement
Intended Audience: GIS managers and staff, GIS users and program participants, and
managers, executives, and other professionals who are involved with GIS programs.
10. Asset management: Planning, Strategy, and ImplementationPublic and private agencies face continuous challenges to accomplish more with less as
increases in demand, regulatory requirements, infrastructure deterioration, and political and
economic forces have significantly outpaced increases in capital and operating budgets. Many
of these agencies are turning to Asset Management to cope with these challenges and improve
business performance and effectiveness.
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This workshop will focus on several aspects of developing an asset management system that
could help improve performance, reduce long-term costs, and maximize return on investment in
infrastructure assets. Specific topics include but not limited to:
Strategy and Planning
Data Collection Methods Software Solutions
Information Management and Decision Support Tools
Evaluation and Performance Measures
GASB34 Reporting
Life Cycle Costs
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for utility, transportation, engineering, planning,
and environmental managers and analysts of the public and private sectors.
11. Introduction to Agile: Project Management & Development
This course is designed to provide the skills and techniques that project managers need tosucceed in the agile world. We'll show you how to plan projects and iterations, how to provide
realistic estimates based on your team's experience, and how to track progress. We'll introduce
you to a new set of project metrics that will help you track your team's progress.
You'll learn how to ensure the greatest value to you customer through a high collaboration
project environment and how to continuously improve your team's performance and your
products through retrospection.
It will also provide real world examples of how to implement and use various tools and patterns
to enable agile development. This includes an overview of source control, automated code
documentation, unit testing, design patterns, refactoring tools, automated builds, and continuousintegration. Specific course topics include but not limited to:
Project Management Practices
What are agile practices?
A specific example: The Scrum Framework
Agile Roles and Responsibilities
Project Controls
Scaling Agility
Development and Engineering Practices
Introduction to development practices
Source Control
Automated Code Documentation
Unit Testing
Design Patterns
Refactoring Tools
Automated Builds and Continuous Integration
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Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for GITS managers, project managers, IT
managers, environmental managers, and project supervisors.
12. Understanding and Managing the Geospatial WorkforceThis workshop is designed to provide the skills, techniques and insights that GITS managers
and Human resources managers need to manage and grow the professional competence of
their GITS workforce, as well as, effectively grow the human capacity of their GITS department.
Managers will learn about the different methods available to best grow their departments GITS
human capacity and the latest technology and strategies that can be used to effectively manage
GITS employees. Specific course topics include but not limited to:
An overview of geospatial positions
US Dept. of Labor
University of Southern Mississippi
Geospatial Industry Workforce Information System (GIWIS)
Human resources
Position announcements and advertisements
Titles and responsibilities
Salary models
Performance assessment models
Professional development
Academic opportunities
Software-specific training models Certification models
Professional organizations
Publications
Service
Conference attendance
Roundtable discussion on managing Geospatial Workforce in the MENA region
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for GITS managers, IT managers, human
resources managers and middle managers, project supervisors, and GITS professionals
interested in professional development.
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Industry Trend Workshops
13. Whats in the CloudThis workshop is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of cloud-based
computing. The workshop will inform the participants on how best to utilize cloud-based
computing in making their GITS activities more efficient, effective and user friendly. The
workshop will also address some of the concerns of GITS managers in terms of security and
privacy. Specific course topics include but not limited to:
An overview of cloud-based computing
Risks
Returns
Free geospatial services in the cloud
Data management
Collaboration tools
Fee-based services Migrating desktop environments
Migrating server environments
Licensing concerns
Security concerns
Practical demonstrations
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for GITS managers, IT managers, GITS
professionals, IT professionals and anyone with an interest in cloud-based computing.
14. Crowd Sourcing and Non-authoritative Geospatial Data SourceThis course exposes participants to the potential of crowd sourcing techniques and its
application in enhancing GITS activities. Through a number of case studies the workshop
demonstrates the effectiveness of crowd sourcing in supporting GITS activities. The workshop
also informs participants about the cost associated with crowd sourcing and the possible
techniques of measuring the success of crowd sourcing. Specific course topics include but not
limited to:
What is crowd sourcing?
Potential crowd sources Application areas
a. Emergency response (Haiti case study)
b. Traffic monitoring (Singapore taxi cab study)
c. Public services (Ashboro, North Carolina 311 project)
d. Street mapping (Open Street Maps)
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Leveraging crowd sourcing
Considerations
a. Data turn-around/staleness
b. Devices
c. Access
d. User and contributor trust Measuring return on investment
a. Hidden costs
b. Assessing success
Practical demonstrationa. Open Street Map
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for GITS managers, IT managers, GITS
professionals, IT professionals, public sector managers, strategy planners, and anyone with an
interest in crowd sourcing and GIS.
15. Better Asset Management Through Coordinate SystemThis workshop will focus on the different aspects of using coordinate system to improve the
performance of an asset management system. Participants will be taught the principles of map
projections and coordinate systems and the application of these systems to asset management.
In addition, the workshop will also focus on system integration and provide a number of practical
demonstrations. Specific workshop topics include but not limited to:
Benefits of using coordinate systems for asset management
Location is the asset number
Search functions
Analysis functions
Overview of projections and coordinate systems
Map projections
Coordinate systems
Asset management using planar coordinates
Assessing precision and accuracy needs
Data structures
Truncation
Vertical elements
Systems integration Work orders and maintenance
CRM systems
Field use
a. Coordinate-based mapping
b. Paper and digital tools
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Demonstration of products
Intended Audience: This workshop is intended for utility, transportation, engineering, planning,
project, and environmental managers, GITS professionals, and analysts of the public and
private sectors organizations.
Some other interesting Workshops
eGovernment-Planning, Policy and the Portal
Field Automation Options for Local Government
An Introduction to Public Participation GIS: Using GIS to Support Community Decision
Making
LIDAR Concepts, Principles and Applications
Public Data, Public Access, Privacy, and Security: U.S. Law and Policy Quality Management: Introduction to Issue Tracking
Empowering GIS with Remote Sensing Techniques
Strategic Business Plans
Introduction to Geospatial Issues for Environmental Management
Geospatial Technologies for Non-Geospatial Professionals
GIS Coordination for Government and Large Businesses
Additional information on the above URISA certified workshops can be found at:http://www.urisa.org/workshops
Selected Five day Courses
Geospatial Systems Management
Fundamental GIS Concepts for Linear and Network Infrastructures: Pipeline, Electric,
Water, Sewer, Telecommunications, Roadway, River, Survey Markets
Geospatial Systems for Crisis and Emergencies
http://www.urisa.org/workshops/egovernmenthttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/fieldautomationhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/lidarhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/dataprivacyhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/qualitymgmthttp://www.urisa.org/workshopshttp://www.urisa.org/workshopshttp://www.urisa.org/workshopshttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/qualitymgmthttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/dataprivacyhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/lidarhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/ppgishttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/fieldautomationhttp://www.urisa.org/workshops/egovernment