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The Mobile GIS Applications course focuses on utilizing mobile technologies for GIS data collection and analysis. It equips field researchers, survey teams, and GIS professionals with the tools and techniques to leverage mobile applications for real-time GIS data gathering and field analysis.
Learning Objective
- Master mobile data collection using popular GIS apps like Collector for ArcGIS and Survey123.
- Learn to integrate GPS data with GIS for accurate geospatial information.
- Develop offline data workflows for field operations.
- Understand how to apply mobile GIS in various field data collection scenarios.
Exam Information
- Exam Format: 100 multiple-choice questions.
- Mode of Exam: Computer Based
- Passing Score: Minimum of 70% required
Recertification
- Certificate is valid for three years.
- To renew, participants must engage in ongoing professional development or demonstrate continued use of mobile GIS in their work.
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Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 12 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- Mobile Data Collection with Apps3
- 1.1Learn how to use mobile apps such as Collector for ArcGIS and Survey123 for efficient field data collection.
- 1.2Explore how these apps allow for real-time data input, GPS tracking, and seamless integration with GIS platforms.
- 1.3Understand the setup, customization, and data sharing features of mobile GIS apps for fieldwork.
- GPS Integration with GIS3
- 2.1Understand how GPS technology is integrated with GIS to capture accurate, location-based data.
- 2.2Learn about various GPS devices and their compatibility with GIS software for precise spatial data collection.
- 2.3Explore how to ensure data accuracy by synchronizing GPS coordinates with your GIS system.
- Offline Data Workflows3
- 3.1Master techniques for collecting and managing offline data when working in remote areas with limited internet access.
- 3.2Learn how to work with mobile GIS apps that allow for offline data entry, editing, and storing.
- 3.3Understand how to synchronize offline data back to the central GIS system once internet connectivity is available.
- Applications in Field Data Collection3
- 4.1Explore the real-world applications of mobile GIS in various industries, including environmental monitoring, urban planning, and infrastructure management.
- 4.2Learn how mobile GIS supports tasks such as wildlife tracking, surveying land parcels, and monitoring air quality.
- 4.3Examine case studies and practical examples of how mobile GIS is used for efficient decision-making and project management in the field.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of GIS principles is recommended.
- Prior experience in field data collection or mobile applications is beneficial but not required.
Target audiences
- Field researchers
- Survey teams
- GIS professionals
- Individuals involved in the collection or analysis of geospatial data in outdoor environments