Geospatial Technolgy Capacity Training (GTCB) Program by GSAREH

The World’s First Professional Training Program Focusing on Developing Competencies and Enhancing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the Geospatial Taskforce Customized Professional Training Unique for You and Your Organization World Class Instructors and Leaders in Geospatial Education and Capacity Building November 2012 November 2012 —— May 2013May 2013 Page 2 w w w . g t c b . n e t GEOSPAT IAL TECHNOLOGIE S CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM Content Index………………………………………………………………………..Page 2 GTCB Program Highlights…………………………………………………....Page 3 GTCB Information………………………………………………………………….Page 4,5 Course Information………………………………………………………………Page 6,7 Contact Information……………………………………………………………..Page 8 Order Information………………………………………………………………..Page 8 GTCB Partners……………………………………………………………………...Page 8 G T C B C O U R S E C A T A L O G F a l l 2 0 1 2 – S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 Page 3 Program Highlights ?? Offers specialized professional training covering the latest developments and knowledge areas in geospatial information science and technology ?? Courses span four broad training tiers: DOMAIN SPECIFIC GEOMATURITY EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CROSS CUTTING TOPICS ?? Developed around clusters of related knowledge, skills, and abilities designed to enhance the performance of trainees and increase the overall productivity of an organization’s geospatial taskforce ?? Provides customized material that is most relevant to directly address the needs of your organization and leverage its unique geospatial needs ?? Delivers highly credible instruction by qualified university faculty members from North America and Europe with solid reputations and specialization in respective subject areas to optimize learning outcomes ?? Empowers you to accelerate in your academic and professional careers by earning graduate credits offered by the New Mexico State University (NSMU) - each course is worth 2 credits that can be applied towards any graduate degree program in geospatial science and technology at NMSU or any credit-based graduate program in the USA or elsewhere ?? Adopts a unique course delivery model that combines face-to-face instruction with post-training e-learning aids ?? Courses are offered at partner locations in your country or at the state-of-the-art lab facilities at New Mexico State University in USA ?? All courses are designed for 40 hours of instruction and hands-on practice spanning 5 business days G T C B w w w . g t c b . n e t Page 4 W H Y S H O U L D Y O U C H O O S E G T C B ? Competencies refer to skills or knowledge that lead to superior performance in the work environment. An "essential" competency is critical for an employee to perform effectively at his or her career level and for an organization to provide a framework for distinguishing between poor and exceptional performances of its employees. Competencies are gained through a multitude of ways—life experience; formal education; apprenticeship; on-the-job experience; organization’s knowledge; and, also, through specialized competency oriented training and development programs. GTCB is the world’s first training program specialized in offering state-of-the-art, competency-based training in geospatial fields combined with the highest standards in university quality education offered by the New Mexico State University in USA. The program is designed to support the continual growth and improvement of performance and provides an opportunity to enhance geospatial technical skills and improve the knowledge underlying these skills. GTCB has been designed with an emphasis on customized competency training that directly addresses the needs of your organization and spatially, effectively, and are capable of adopting a critical approach to technological, practical, and theoretical issues surrounding the use of technology in day-to-day jobs. GTCB has implemented a unique course delivery model to ensure delivery of training in a consistent and high quality manner. The program provides highly credible instruction by qualified university faculty members from North America and Europe. GTCB MISSION: “To provide individuals with opportunities to optimize their potential and empower the geospatial workforce to contribute to the building of economy and society.” w w w . g t c b . n e t B E N E F I T S For Organizations, GTCB leverages your investments through offering your technical and managerial staff: ?? The next generation of GIS&T training that produces leaders in the geospatial workforce in their area of practice. ?? A balanced amount of solid practical skills and a fundamental understanding of the theoretical concepts underlying these skills ?? A means to provide superior productivity and performance through common “universal competencies” in GIS&T management of geospatial projects, and a sufficient level of “specific competencies” in relation to their business domain and their job occupation. For Trainees, GTCB empowers you to: ?? Be a leader in your area of geospatial practice ?? Leverage your spatial problem solving via hands on exercises and best practice examples ?? Demonstrate effectiveness in communicating and presenting your GIS&T deliverables ?? Manage specific tasks and handle irregularities and routine problems ?? Be better equipped with the necessary resources to pursue continuous learning throughout your career. ?? Earn graduate credits that count towards your Master’s degree in GIS&T at NMSU or any US graduate program Page 5 w w w . g t c b . n e t GTCB supports four broad training tiers that correspond to specific GIS&T practice areas. Each tier represents a cluster of training courses that target trainees of common interests. A GIS&T practice area represents a high-level grouping of universal competencies (technical, analytical, business, and interpersonal competencies) corresponding to a particular domain of practice in GIS&T. Page 6 N o v 2 0 1 2 — M a y 2 0 1 3 Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing — Level I— Course Code # CC001 An introduction to recent developments in Earth observation and remotely sensed data sources, and how they can be integrated with GIS technology to enrich analysis and applications at local, regional and global scales. This course is designed to provide trainees with a better understanding of fundamental issues in remote sensing with emphasis on their application areas of interest. You will learn and acquire hands on experience of a range of theoretical and practical topics, methods and techniques for analyzing remote sensing imagery and integrating RS data and image processing with GIS to address a diversity of problems. PREREQUISITES: No prior working knowledge in geospatial technologies is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Familiarity with digital maps, and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. Integrated Geospatial Technologies for Local Government—Level I Course Code # DS001 An introduction to geospatial technologies and their role in urban management, planning and practice. It provides a hands-on approach on how GIS, in combination with satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and digital positioning can be used to develop and manage cities and regional plans, reveal spatial patterns and trends, compare different variables, and assist in the decision-making processes typical of urban and regional planning agencies. Trainees will have a grasp of geospatial data types and a fundamental knowledge of basic spatial analysis, GPS, and image analysis techniques in order to effectively perform a host of multi-faceted task pertaining to city management and regional planning issues. PREREQUISITES: No prior working knowledge in geospatial technologies is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Familiarity with digital maps and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. Integrated Geospatial Technologies for Public Safety and Homeland Security- Level I — Course Code # DS003 An introduction to geospatial technologies and their role in public safety and homeland security management and practice. It provides a hands-on approach to using geographic information systems (GIS) and data from satellite imagery, aerial photographs to develop and manage local and regional public safety and homeland security tasks and assist in the decision-making processes. You will develop knowledge of concepts and use of geospatial technology to create and manage geospatial data and perform basic spatial analysis in order to effectively perform a host of multi-faceted task pertaining to public safety and homeland security issues. PREREQUISITES: No prior working knowledge in geospatial technologies is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Familiarity with digital maps, and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. G T C B O F F E R E D C O U R S E S G T C B O F F E R E D C O U R S E S Managing Geospatial Projects — Course Code # GM001 A comprehensive introduction to managing geospatial projects based on the principles and industry standards of the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOW) published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It covers the principles of management practices falling into the five basic project management phases (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing) and corresponding to nine project management knowledge areas (integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, human resources management, communication management, risk management, and procurement). You will learn how to create and execute GIS project plans that document the activities and tasks associated with each project from the time of project inception to project closure. You will receive hands-on training on how to track and manage project risks, deliverables, expenses, resources, and schedules. PREREQUISITES: An introductory level course in GIS is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Working knowledge of MS VISIO and MS Project is preferred. Familiarity with digital maps, and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. Operational Standards in SDI Implementation—Course # GM002 A hands-on introduction to theoretical, practical, and policy issues surrounding the implementation and operation of spatial data infrastructure projects. You will learn about published geographic information standards, including ISO 191xx standards, OGC standards, and FGDC ANSI, and policy tools for capacity building in geographic information. You will develop knowledge and hands-on experience in data/metadata modeling using UML, XML & GML, data/metadata harmonization procedures and workflows, data/metadata validation procedures and workflows, and data/metadata publication including services and discovery services, as well as data quality principles and measures. PREREQUISITES: No prior working knowledge in geospatial technologies is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Familiarity with digital maps, and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. Integrated Geospatial Technologies for Health—Level I— Course Code # DS002 An introduction to geospatial technologies and their role in public health, epidemiology, and health care management practice. It provides a hands-on approach to assess vulnerabilities and risks pertaining to population health, apply analytical methods common to public health and healthcare professionals, and develop an effective framework for action. The course emphasizes how technology can be integrated into the workflow of health organizations and includes the conceptual and theoretical background to effectively utilize these tools. You will develop a fundamental knowledge of concepts and use of geospatial technology in order to effectively perform a host of multi-faceted tasks pertaining to public health and healthcare informatics, as well as community health and regulatory issues. PREREQUISITES: No prior working knowledge in geospatial technologies is required. The course assumes general familiarity with the use of computers and windows platform. Familiarity with digital maps, and satellite imagery, as well as data entry, sorting, editing and filtering using spread sheets encouraged. page 7 N o v 2 0 1 2 — M a y 2 0 1 3 F a l l 2 0 1 2 – S p r i n g 2 0 1 3 T O R E G I S T E R F O R A C O U R S E V I S I T U S AT W W W. G T C B . N E T To register for a course in this catalog or inquire about more information and availability please visit our website at WWW.GTCB.NET and find your region’s representative for further information on how to order and register for classes. Worldwide Program Management GSAREH LLC 9442 Capital of Texas HWY North Arboretum, Plaza One, Suite 500 Austin, TX 78759, USA www.gsareh.com Educational Partner New Mexico State University 1780 East University Avenue Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA www.nmsu.edu Page # www.gtcb.net Geospatial Technologies Capacity Building Program Content Index………………………………………………………………………..Page 2 GTCB Program Highlights…………………………………………………....Page 3 GTCB Information………………………………………………………………….Page 4,5 Course Information………………………………………………………………Page 6,7 Contact Information……………………………………………………………..Page 8 Order Information………………………………………………………………..Page 8 GTCB Partners……………………………………………………………………...Page 8 GTCB Course Catalog Fall 2012– Spring 2013 Page 3 G T C B www.gtcb.net Page # Why should You Choose GTCB? www.gtcb.net Benefits Page # www.gtcb.net Page # GTCB Offered Courses GTCB Offered Courses page 7 Fall 2012– Spring 2013 To register for a Course Visit us at www.gTcb.net