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(Arc GIS)

    Course objectives:

    Introduction to using Arc GIS program.

    Course manner: 

    • Course duration is 24 hours spread across 12 days.
    • Required manual and workbooks will be provided for the participants.
    • By the end of the course participants will be certified with certifications approved by (Kurdistan Regional Government – Engineers Union – and View group Institute).
    • Participants must have their own computers.
    • The course is taught in the (Kurdish) language, it can also be taught in (Arabic or/and English) if required by the participants.
    • Using (Arc GIS) in public services of local authorities.

    Course content:

    • What is GIS? Why GIS? What are the components of GIS?
    • Spatial Reference.
    • Geographic coordinate system.
    • Projected coordinate system.
    • How to choose a spatial reference.
    • Exploring ArcGIS Desktop.
    • ESRI data formats.
    • Shape file. – Feature class.
    • Step of creating layers for system.
    • How to choose a represented geometry.
    • Specify a data type.
    • Editing in ArcMap (digitizing).
    • Selection in ArcMap
    • Symbology.
    • Prepare a layout.

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