Module 1: Introduction to Web GIS and Online Mapping

• What is Web GIS? Evolution and importance.
• Key components of a Web GIS architecture (client, server, data).
• Understanding different types of online maps (static, interactive, thematic).
• Advantages of web-based mapping over traditional desktop GIS.
• Common use cases and applications of Web GIS.
• Practical session: Exploring various online mapping portals and interactive web maps.

Module 2: Web Mapping Technologies and Architecture

• Introduction to web browsers and their role in web mapping.
• Core web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Understanding GIS servers (e.g., GeoServer, ArcGIS Server) and their functions.
• Web mapping protocols: WMS, WFS, WMTS.
• REST APIs for geographic data.
• Practical session: Setting up a basic web server environment and serving a simple HTML page.

Module 3: Working with Online Basemaps and Data Services

• Integrating popular online basemaps (e.g., OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Satellite imagery).
• Consuming OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) compliant web map services (WMS, WMTS).
• Utilizing feature services (WFS) for dynamic data display.
• Understanding tile services and their efficiency.
• Caching strategies for web maps.
• Practical session: Adding various online basemaps and external WMS/WMTS layers to a simple web map.

Module 4: Publishing Spatial Data as Web Services

• Preparing spatial data for web publication.
• Introduction to GIS server software (e.g., GeoServer).
• Publishing vector data (Shapefiles, GeoJSON) as WMS/WFS layers.
• Publishing raster data (GeoTIFF) as WMS layers.
• Securing web services and access control.
• Practical session: Publishing a vector dataset from a desktop GIS to a GeoServer instance and viewing it via WMS.

Module 5: Developing Interactive Web Maps with Open-Source Libraries

• Introduction to popular JavaScript mapping libraries (e.g., Leaflet, OpenLayers).
• Setting up a basic interactive map using a chosen library.
• Adding different types of map layers (tile layers, marker layers, polygon layers).
• Controlling map interactions: Zoom, pan, clicks, popups.
• Styling map features using CSS and JavaScript.
• Practical session: Building a basic interactive web map displaying points, lines, and polygons with popups.

Module 6: Spatial Data Visualization on the Web

• Techniques for thematic mapping on the web: Choropleth maps, heatmaps.
• Dynamic symbolization based on attribute values.
• Creating interactive legends and layer controls.
• Handling large datasets for efficient web visualization.
• Best practices for web map aesthetics and user experience.
• Practical session: Implementing thematic mapping (e.g., choropleth) and dynamic styling on a web map.

Module 7: Integrating External Data and APIs

• Understanding the concept of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces).
• Fetching data from external non-GIS APIs (e.g., weather data, demographic data).
• Parsing JSON and XML data formats.
• Overlaying external data on web maps.
• Developing custom interactivity based on integrated data.
• Practical session: Integrating data from a public API (e.g., a weather API) and displaying it on the map.

Module 8: Introduction to Web GIS Applications

• Overview of common web GIS application patterns.
• Client-side vs. Server-side processing in web GIS.
• Building simple web GIS applications with search functionalities.
• Incorporating geocoding and reverse geocoding services.
• Planning user interfaces for web mapping applications.
• Practical session: Adding search functionality and basic geocoding to the interactive web map.

Module 9: Cloud-Based GIS Platforms and Solutions

• Introduction to cloud computing for GIS.
• Overview of major cloud-based GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS Online, CARTO, Mapbox).
• Benefits and considerations of using cloud GIS.
• Publishing and consuming data on cloud platforms.
• Introduction to serverless functions for GIS workflows.
• Practical session: Publishing data to a cloud-based GIS platform and creating an interactive map using its tools.

Module 10: Building a Complete Web GIS Application

• Review of all course concepts: From data preparation to web deployment.
• Guided project: Participants build a complete, functional web GIS application.
• Incorporating multiple layers, interactive features, and external data.
• Deploying the web application to a simple web server.
• Troubleshooting common web mapping issues.
• Practical session: Developing and deploying a comprehensive web GIS application based on a provided scenario.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

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