Corporate training on Geographic Information System (GIS) for Development Professionals
Description
GPAD conducted corporate training (03rd April to 8th April 2023) on QGIS (Quantum Geographic Information System) for Practical Action, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing practical and sustainable solutions to poverty in developing countries. The training aimed to equip the participants with essential knowledge and skills required for working with QGIS software for their project work.
The training program was conducted by expert trainers from GPAD Bangladesh, who have vast experience in working with QGIS software in various projects. The trainers delivered the training in an interactive manner, where participants were encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification on any doubts.
The QGIS training program covered various topics such as basic GIS concepts, data types, vector and raster data, spatial analysis, creating maps, and symbology. The participants were also taught about various plugins that can be used to enhance the functionality of QGIS software.
The training was a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, where the participants were given hands-on experience of working with QGIS software. The participants were given real-life case studies and data sets to work with, which helped them to understand the practical applications of QGIS software.
The training program was conducted over a period of five days and was attended by around five participants from Practical Action. The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, and they expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the training program.
Overall, the QGIS training program conducted by GPAD Bangladesh was a great success, and it helped the participants to acquire essential skills required for working with QGIS software. The training program was a great example of how organizations can collaborate and share their expertise to create a positive impact in the society.
