Geospatial 101

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Geospatial 101

Overview

Course Date:
04 Mar 2024 to 06 Mar 2024
Registration Period:
09 Jan 2024 to 04 Feb 2024
Duration/Frequency:
21 hours / 3 days
Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F)
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

The course aims to provide learners with a basic understanding of Geographical Information System (GIS) concepts to enable learners apply the knowledge and skills to their work which involved viewing, analyzing and displaying geospatial data for problem solving and decision making.

Course Objective

By the end of the course, learners will be able to :

Acquire basic understanding of Geographical Information System (GIS) concepts.
View, analyse and display geospatial data for problem solving and decision making.
Apply the knowledge and skills learned at their workplace

Course Outline

Basic Geographical Information System (GIS) concepts

1. Introduction to GIS
2. Data types
3. Map design
4. Query data
5. Coordinate systems (WGS84, SVY21)
6. Spatial Analysis

Minimum Requirements

Basic IT skills.

Certification / Accreditation

Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Data analysts, technical specialists/supervisors/officers who use maps/geospatial data to study patterns/trends and plan operations, facilities, traffic and navigation.

Course Fees

For more information on course fee / or to apply, click on the “Register” button.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$455.00	$17.55	$212.55
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$585.00	$17.55	$82.55
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$58.50	$708.50