Posted by SKILL UP
Social Care/Development, Care Management
Training, Training
Start date
15/10/2018
End date
19/10/2018
INTRODUCTION
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have improved prospects for solving technical problems through the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for hazard mapping and modeling, the use of web-based data sources to facilitate research on disaster management and the use of searchable databases for hazard information. Not all Caribbean countries, however, have been able to fully utilize these opportunities.
This course aims to impart practical skills on how to use GIS, to overcome the major challenges faced in all phases of disaster management.
WHO IS THIS TRAINING INTENDED FOR?
The training is intended for professionals working in development areas mostly in DRM related fields.
DURATION
5 Days
TRAINING OBJECTIVE
Upon completion of the training, the participants will be able to describe and utilize spatial data through manipulating it in the phases of pre disaster, during disaster and post disaster.
TRAINING CONTENT
Disaster Management Concepts and Institutional Framework
Introduction to Geoinformatics, GIS data sources, and data collection
Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk assessment with QGIS
Application of Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
Applications of Geoinformation
Global and National Initiatives
Public Participatory GIS and Disaster Risk Management
GIS for Post Disaster Damage Assessment
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered your preferred location.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Tel: +254 (0) 739167709.
Email: training @versedpro.com