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Africa's Leading Capacity Building and Management Consultancy Center since 2003
Dear All,
Indepth Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming trainings in Short Training Courses in GIS and Statistical Analysis for WASH Programmes Course Scheduled to begin on 1st July 2019
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GIS and Statistical Analysis for WASH Programmes Course
INTRODUCTION
Water-related challenges in developing countries are not limited to water supply and sanitation services. Water shortages experienced by users across the region is plagued with chronic cycles of flooding and drought that are increasing in frequency and severity, in part exacerbated by climate change, and coupled with population growth, significant upland watershed destruction, and non-equitable distributed of water resources.
There is the need in improving access to water, increasing community capacity to manage and better use water resources, improving water supply infrastructure in arid and semi-arid areas, improving water sanitation and hygiene practices, as well as protecting watersheds.
REQUIREMENTS
The training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English.
DURATION
5 Days
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By completing this course, participants will be able to:-
· Evaluate the spatial data requirements in Water Sanitation and Hygiene
· Use GIS and RS as a tool for monitoring WASH projects Activities
· Assess spatial data availability
· Understand the importance of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) in WASH programs
· Use participatory GIS (PGIS) at the community level
· Carry out water and sanitation modeling using GIS
· Collect data using Mobile data gathering tools
· Carry out basic data analysis using statistical software
· Design and implement their own GIS projects that integrate remote sensing data, GPS-based field information in a proper geospatial framework
COURSE CONTENT
MODULE 1:
Introduction and definitions of key concepts
· Review of WASH concepts
· Introduction to GIS concepts
Introduction to GIS Software (QGIS)
· Principles of GIS
· Components of GIS Systems
· GIS Capabilities and Functions in the context of WASH
· Spatial Data Infrastructure in WASH
GPS, GLONASS, and GIS
· Introduction to GPS and Global Navigation Satellites
· GPS configuration, Capturing data from surveys
· GPS download and related tasks
· Integrating field GPS data into the GIS database
· Facilitated Field exercises in GPS Data Collection in WASH
MODULE 2:
GIS Data Management
· Data Sources in GIS for WASH
· Working with GIS Data
· Attributes manipulation in GIS
· Tabular data in GIS –import/add and editing tables in GIS
· GIS database creation
· GIS database management
· Facilitated Practical exercises in working with spatial Databases (Geo-databases)
MODULE 3:
Development and presentation of maps
· GIS Mapping
· Styling and symbolization
· Mapping resources/Project activities
· Facilitated practical exercises in map making and presentation using the project’s data
· Basic analysis and Geoprocessing
· Online Mapping – Google Maps and Fusion Tables
Case studies: GIS application in water quality testing
· Identify and map critical areas of land use and reveal trends that affect water quality
· GIS to monitor water levels, water usage, and watch for trends, case study Use of GIS for mapping river contamination.
MODULE 4:
· Participatory GIS for WASH
· Use of Mobile Phones for Data Collection in WASH
· Multi-Criteria analysis and its application in WASH
· Case study: GIS and Remote Sensing as a tool in monitoring WASH projects
MODULE 5:
Statistical data analysis for WASH
· Introduction to Excel
· Data Entry and Management with Excel
· Manipulating data using formulas
· Preparing data for analysis
· Creating a list
· Outlining and Sorting data
· Entering Data: Data Forms
· Finding Records Using Criteria
· Filtering Data
· Data Auditing
· Data validation
· Introduction to Excel Pivot tables
· Frequency Tables
· Two Way Tables
· Any Order Tables
· Graphing Qualitative Data
· Graphing Quantitative Data
· Descriptive Statistics
· Basic Inferential Statistics Tests
· Basic Regression Analysis
· Tabulations and Graphics
· Statistical Data Analysis with Excel
· Data Quality reporting
The instructor-led pieces of training are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre, Nairobi. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: outreach@indepthresearch.org .
Mob: +254 715 077 817
Tel: 020 211 3814
Course Organizer
Indepth Research Services is a capacity building institution, founded in 2003 with the objective of building capacity for development professionals to enhance effective delivery of development services in Africa.
The organization runs training programmes in East Africa, training over 10000 development workers in the last few years.
DURATION AND COURSE LOAD: 2days to 10 days – 8 to 10 hours per week PARTICIPANTS: Professionals REGIONS TARGETED: Global ORGANISERS: Indepth Research Services
GENERAL COURSE CONTACT: outreach@indepthresearch.org
Prior to the course start date, selected participants will receive, via email, an official invitation letter along with instructions on how to pay for the course. Course log on instructions will be emailed to you on the day the course is scheduled to begin.
Training Package offers Value for the Money. Training will be moderated by professional with hands on skills and great wealth of Experience.
Kindly confirm your participation with:
Online Training Coordinator
Indepth Research Services
www.indepthresearch.org
outreach@indepthresearch.org