[OSGeo Africa] 2013 GIS short courses through ContinuedEducation at University of Pretoria
James Magidi
jamestmagidi at gmail.com
Sun Dec 9 23:41:23 PST 2012
HI
UNIGIS is one of the options http://portelizabeth.unigis.net/
but there is also a free GIS Masters that is being offered by the Lundi
University http://luma.gis.lu.se/
Regards
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James T. Magidi
*Lecturer - Geomatics*
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria Campus - Room 3-422
Tel: 012 382 5220
Fax: 012 382 5214
Email: magidijt at tut.ac.za
On 10 December 2012 09:00, Wilma Nel <nelw at mogalakwena.gov.za> wrote:
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> *From:* africa-bounces at lists.osgeo.org [mailto:
> africa-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] *On Behalf Of *Vusi Masuku
> *Sent:* 10 December 2012 08:58 AM
> *To:* Vusi Masuku; Africa local chapter discussions; Africa local chapter
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> *Subject:* Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013 GIS short courses through
> ContinuedEducation at ****University** of **Pretoria****
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> Apologies to all! message intended for Gavin only.****
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> *From:* Vusi Masuku <halazamasuku at yahoo.com>
> *To:* Africa local chapter discussions <africa at lists.osgeo.org>
> *Sent:* Monday, December 10, 2012 8:52 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013 GIS short courses through Continued
> Education at ****University** of **Pretoria********
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> Morning Gavin****
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> Trust you are well?****
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> In line with your comments below, is there online GIS "generic" course -
> perhaps free - that you would recommend.****
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> I would like to pursue such a course.****
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> *From:* Gavin Fleming <gavinjfleming at gmail.com>
> *To:* africa at lists.osgeo.org
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1:51 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013 GIS short courses through Continued
> Education at ****University** of **Pretoria********
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> Good comment Chris
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> These UP courses focus on the theory and practice of GIS, not on a
> particular brand of software.
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> So while an ESRI course might cover some theory, it is mainly about how
> to use ESRI software.
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> An ESRI certification means something to an employer wanting an ESRI
> software expert.
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> The international QGIS community is developing a similar type of
> certification for QGIS. So for employers who ask for a 'QGIS expert',
> one would show a QGIS certificate.
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> A UP or equivalent 'academic' certificate means something to an employer
> wanting a GIS expert, or expertise in a specific GIS field.
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> For instance, an employer asks for a 'spatial database expert' - you
> show them the 'academic' course certificate. It shows you've covered the
> generic theory and application of spatial databases. The course just
> happens to have used PostGIS for the sake of practical software to use
> in the course and because FOSS leaves your options open (and because a
> university should be brand-neutral).
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> For training towards professional registration, a 'generic, academic'
> course is likely to tick more of the accreditation boxes, since the
> profession is about the theory and practice, not the software.
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> Gavin
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> On 20/11/2012 12:45, Chris wrote:
> > Just had a chance to look at these now
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> > Really looks good
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> > I did have a question though ( not intended to become a bun fight
> but
> > really asking for some informed opinion )
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> > I notice that the UP courses are going to set the budget back a bit
> > ( OK -- education is an investment and the courses are within the
> ball
> > park for this type of educational program )
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> > However .........
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> > ESRI now have their own certification program.
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> > One can attend ESRI courses ( not inexpensive )
> > or
> > One can obtain the recommended course material for self-study and
> then
> > just go and sit the exam. ( about the most cost effective method of
> > getting a GIS certification ? ) ESRI have extensive free online
> help.
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> > Perhaps someone could explain the relative "weights" each type of
> > certification would hold in the work place ? I assume ESRi being
> ESRI
> > this would be a globally recognised certification ?
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> > Your thoughts appreciated
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> > CM
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> > On 16 Nov 2012 at 17:24, Coetzee Serena wrote:
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> >> 2013 GIS short courses through Continued Education at University of
> >> ****Pretoria**** (www.ceatup.com)
> >> ================================================
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> >> 1. Certificate Course in Introductory Geographic Information Systems
> >> February - June 2013 Web-based with workshops in ****Pretoria****(proprietary
> >> and open source) and ****Cape Town**** (open source only)
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> >> 2. Certificate Course in Advanced Geographic Information Systems
> >> February - October 2013
> >> Web-based learning with workshops in ****Pretoria****
> >
> >> 3. GIS Professional Practice
> >> February - June 2013
> >> Distance learning with workshops in ****Pretoria****
> >
> >> 4. Introduction to Geoinformation Standards
> >> 15 - 16 July 2013 in ****Pretoria****
> >
> >> 5. Spatial databases with PostGIS
> >> 25 - 29 March 2013 in ****Pretoria****
> >
> >> 6. Introduction to Quantum GIS (on request)
> >> 7. Remote Sensing (on request)
> >> 8. The Basics of GIS (on request)
> >
> >> For more information, visit www.up.ac.za/cgis, click on 'Professional
> >> development' or
> >>
> http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklooki
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