What are Geographic Information Systems?
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, organize, and present spatial data, which is referenced to locations on the Earth. Geographic Information Systems are powerful decision-making tools for any business or industry since they allow the analysis of environmental, demographic, and topographic data. Data intelligence compiled from GIS applications help companies and various industries, and consumers, make informed decisions.
GIS have various industrial applications, and technological advancements have significantly enhanced GIS data, specifically how it can be used and what can be achieved as a result.
How is GIS used in business?
GIS can be used to provide visual representation of data, like Google Maps. People use Google Maps everyday for navigation purposes, which is a web-based GIS mapping solution. GIS is also used in telecom and network services to help strengthen processes and improve customer-relationship management and location services. GIS is used in agriculture, astronomy, archaeology, architecture, aviation, banking, automotive, marketing, local advertising, property appraisal, tracking consumer behavior, intelligence data. GIS is used in almost all business sectors.
Geographic Information Systems Overview
Upon completion of this course, participants will have acquired the skills to analyze the integration of several information platforms to facilitate mapping and planning strategies. During the course, participants will receive professional and technical training in GIS that will equip them to create, modify and enhance GIS for analysis, prediction, decision making and planning in a variety of fields.
Participants will earn that will prepare them
