Introduction to GIS and Mapping in Development - Professional Skills WorkshopInfo Location Contact More Info Event Information
DescriptionThis three-day course is led by Nick Bearman, a GIS Trainer and Consultant, who has substantial experience teaching GIS across diverse sectors, including universities, commercial enterprises, public agencies, and local government. You will learn to use GIS for map creation and spatial data analysis to tackle spatial decision-making issues in global development. The course uses open-source software (QGIS) which you can continue to use after your degree course. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—similar courses in a commercial setting typically cost around £1000.
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ContactEmail: [email protected] More InformationLocation: 26/03 - MEADOW 01.02, 27/03 - MEADOW 01.02, 28/03 - E.FRY 0.07 09:00 - 17:00 The School of Global Development (DEV) provides undergraduate and postgraduate DEV students the opportunity to participate in a range of practical workshops to develop skills useful for, and expected of, development practitioners. These are in addition to the applied skills taught in many of your courses. These optional workshops last from one to three days. They are not compulsory and are not assessed. Rather, these sessions are an excellent opportunity to enhance your practical and employability skills as well as a valuable addition to your CV. Please be realistic about your possible workload and other commitments. If you sign up for a course, you are responsible for managing your time and any coursework deadlines accordingly. Please consult your course convenor if you are not sure. Fees: A £10 fee per day per course is charged to help cover the cost of materials, equipment and the fees of external trainers. It's also to ensure that those who register to attend do so because of genuine interest and are committed to attending. Waiting list: Spaces are limited for each course. If there are no available spaces on the course you will be added to a waiting list. If a registered participant later withdraws, then their place will be offered first to those on the waiting list.
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