CALTAP is hosting an online Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training class that introduces basic concepts, tools, and applications needed to begin creating useful, informative, and data-rich online maps.

Designed as a skill path for the non-GIS professional, this course offers examples of how this technology is being used within state/municipal DOTs and how having a fundamental understanding can improve your ability to collaborate with GIS team members, consultants, or departments.

Learning objectives for this 4-hour course include:

• Understanding basic GIS concepts and applications
• Understanding the use/value of GIS in local agency operations
• Attaining basic GIS competencies without a technical background
• Accessing available GIS resources to build a data-rich web map
• How to identify, tag, and collect asset location data

Course Instructors & Industry Speakers:

• Ben Olson, GIS & Data Manager, CITT
• Terry Bills, Global Transportation Industry Manager, Esri
  
  

Due to the hands-on interactive nature of this course, class size is capped at 40 students. Register ASAP to secure a spot!

Today, GIS technology allows for the creation of engaging, informative, data-driven maps and narrative-driven visuals (StoryMaps). While most state and local agencies are already using GIS for planning, maintenance, engineering, and asset management (and many other applications), these courses offer a skill path for "non-GIS" professionals to learn how this technology is being used within transportation agencies as well as how the availability of license-free geotagged datasets can be used to build visual narratives that are capable of conveying complex data/geographic relationships to a non-technial audience. 

This program is ideal for:

• Anyone involved in the public sector looking to get started learning GIS for any application including planning, maintenance, surveying, engineering, etc. No prior experience or software necessary!
• Anyone looking for an exciting career skill that can be used to create informative maps and visuals that better engage stakeholders and constituents
• Anyone working with GIS team members or departments who could improve collaboration with a better understanding of the technology

Features & benefits:

• Easily digestible curriculum on basic, introductory GIS concepts 
• Hands-on activities: Leave class with your own GIS product, plus information and resources to create more! 
• Curriculum designed and taught by GIS experts with industry-leading guest speakers 
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders 
• Interactive virtual learning environment 

Course learning outcomes:

• Basic GIS concepts and examples
• How to make your own basic web map product
• What GIS platforms are accessible to start using easily
• What types of GIS data are freely accessible
• GIS data collection methods