In today's globalized world, effective communication among countries and international agencies relies on transferable and compatible technical data. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide industry-standard technology and file formats essential for data standardization. GIS integrates graphic software tools and relational data types, widely used by professionals in fields like urban planning, property appraisal, environmental management, and emergency response. It combines vector data (points, lines, polygons) and raster data (remote sensing data with GPS coordinates) to offer powerful decision-making tools for various projects.

This course is intended for team leaders, supervisors, and managers overseeing individuals and teams, as well as academia and technical staff being trained in the latest GIS tools and data. It also targets staff and managers working in technical areas where maps are integral to their functions. Participants should have a basic understanding of cartography, cardinal points, coordinate systems, and Windows GUI. A spatially oriented mindset and some knowledge of geography are also recommended. By the end of this course, learners will acquire essential concepts of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), identify and analyze various GIS data types and the roles of GIS professionals, apply these concepts to real-world decision-making scenarios, and explore GIS data available in public access databases across different geographic levels.