[OI2-3] GIS and T training and education

Programs and courses on GIS and T and related subjects are provided by a wide range of institutions. While in recent years also the use and integration of GI and GIS in primary and secondary education has received significant attention, GIS and T education is mainly organized by institutions of higher education, especially universities but also other higher education institutions. Analyses of the higher education GIS&T programs and courses in Europe showed that the offer of courses is very diverse, in terms of size (ECTS), educational level (EQF) and course content. Vocational training on GIS and T related topics is organized by different types of training providers, including the major GIS vendors, data and service providers, academic sector, professional organisations, but also the public sector.

External resources

• Drennon, C. (2005). Teaching geographic information systems in a problem-based learning environment. Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 29(3), 385-402.
• Kemp, K. K., Goodchild, M. F., & Dodson, R. F. (1992). Teaching GIS in geography. The Professional Geographer, 44(2), 181-191.

Learning outcomes

• 889 - Compare and contrast training methods utilized in a non-profit to those employed in a local government agency
  Compare and contrast training methods utilized in a non-profit to those employed in a local government agency
• 890 - Discuss different formats (tutorials, in house, online, instructor lead) for training and how they can be used by organizations
  Discuss different formats (tutorials, in house, online, instructor lead) for training and how they can be used by organizations
• 891 - Discuss the National Research Council report on Learning to Think Spatially (2005) as it relates to spatial thinking skills needed by the GIS and T workforce
  Discuss the National Research Council report on Learning to Think Spatially (2005) as it relates to spatial thinking skills needed by the GIS and T workforce
• 892 - Find or create training resources appropriate for GIS and T workforce in a local government organization
  Find or create training resources appropriate for GIS and T workforce in a local government organization
• 893 - Identify the particular skills necessary for users to perform tasks in three different workforce domains (e.g., small city, medium county agency, a business, or others)
  Identify the particular skills necessary for users to perform tasks in three different workforce domains (e.g., small city, medium county agency, a business, or others)
• 894 - Illustrate methods that are effective in providing opportunities for education and training when implementing a GIS in a small city
  Illustrate methods that are effective in providing opportunities for education and training when implementing a GIS in a small city
• 895 - Teach necessary skills for users to successfully perform tasks in an enterprise GIS
  Teach necessary skills for users to successfully perform tasks in an enterprise GIS

Self assessment

Outgoing relations

• [OI2-3] GIS and T training and education subclassof [OI2] GIS and T workforce themes