<div dir="ltr">HI<div><br></div><div>UNIGIS is one of the options <a href="http://portelizabeth.unigis.net/" target="_blank">http://portelizabeth.unigis.net/</a> <div><br></div><div>but there is also a free GIS Masters that is being offered by the Lundi University <a href="http://luma.gis.lu.se/">http://luma.gis.lu.se/</a><br clear="all">
<div><div dir="ltr"> </div><div dir="ltr">Regards<br><div><p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script Std"">------------------------------------------------------</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Brush Script Std"">James T. Magidi</span></p>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On 10 December 2012 09:00, Wilma Nel <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:nelw@mogalakwena.gov.za" target="_blank">nelw@mogalakwena.gov.za</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
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<a href="mailto:africa-bounces@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">africa-bounces@lists.osgeo.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:africa-bounces@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">africa-bounces@lists.osgeo.org</a>] <b><span style="font-weight:bold">On Behalf Of </span></b>Vusi Masuku<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Sent:</span></b> 10 December 2012 08:58 AM<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To:</span></b> Vusi Masuku; Africa local
chapter discussions; Africa local chapter discussions</span></font></p><div><div><font face="Tahoma"><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013
GIS short courses through ContinuedEducation at <u></u><u></u>University<u></u> of <u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u></font></div></div><u></u><u></u><p></p>
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<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To:</span></b> Africa local chapter
discussions <<a href="mailto:africa@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">africa@lists.osgeo.org</a>> <br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Sent:</span></b> Monday, December 10, 2012
8:52 AM<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013
GIS short courses through Continued Education at <u></u><u></u>University<u></u> of <u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u></span></font><font color="black"><span><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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<b><span style="font-weight:bold">To:</span></b> <a href="mailto:africa@lists.osgeo.org" target="_blank">africa@lists.osgeo.org</a> <br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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<b><span style="font-weight:bold">Subject:</span></b> Re: [OSGeo Africa] 2013
GIS short courses through Continued Education at <u></u><u></u>University<u></u> of <u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u></span></font><font color="black"><span><u></u><u></u></span></font></p>
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Good comment Chris<br>
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These UP courses focus on the theory and practice of GIS, not on a <br>
particular brand of software.<br>
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So while an ESRI course might cover some theory, it is mainly about how <br>
to use ESRI software.<br>
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An ESRI certification means something to an employer wanting an ESRI <br>
software expert.<br>
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The international QGIS community is developing a similar type of <br>
certification for QGIS. So for employers who ask for a 'QGIS expert', <br>
one would show a QGIS certificate.<br>
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A UP or equivalent 'academic' certificate means something to an employer <br>
wanting a GIS expert, or expertise in a specific GIS field.<br>
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For instance, an employer asks for a 'spatial database expert' - you <br>
show them the 'academic' course certificate. It shows you've covered the <br>
generic theory and application of spatial databases. The course just <br>
happens to have used PostGIS for the sake of practical software to use <br>
in the course and because FOSS leaves your options open (and because a <br>
university should be brand-neutral).<br>
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For training towards professional registration, a 'generic, academic' <br>
course is likely to tick more of the accreditation boxes, since the <br>
profession is about the theory and practice, not the software.<br>
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Gavin<br>
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On 20/11/2012 12:45, Chris wrote:<br>
> Just had a chance to look at these now<br>
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> Really looks good<br>
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> I did have a question though ( not intended to become
a bun fight but<br>
> really asking for some informed opinion )<br>
><br>
> I notice that the UP courses are going to set the
budget back a bit<br>
> ( OK -- education is an investment and the courses are
within the ball<br>
> park for this type of educational program )<br>
><br>
> However .........<br>
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> ESRI now have their own certification program.<br>
><br>
> One can attend ESRI courses ( not inexpensive )<br>
> or<br>
> One can obtain the recommended course material for
self-study and then<br>
> just go and sit the exam. ( about the most cost
effective method of<br>
> getting a GIS certification ? ) ESRI have extensive
free online help.<br>
><br>
> Perhaps someone could explain the relative
"weights" each type of<br>
> certification would hold in the work place ? I
assume ESRi being ESRI<br>
> this would be a globally recognised certification ?<br>
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> Your thoughts appreciated<br>
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> CM<br>
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> On 16 Nov 2012 at 17:24, Coetzee Serena wrote:<br>
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>> 2013 GIS short courses through Continued Education at University of<br>
>> <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u>
(<a href="http://www.ceatup.com/" target="_blank">www.ceatup.com</a>)<br>
>> ================================================<br>
> <br>
>> 1. Certificate Course in Introductory Geographic Information Systems<br>
>> February - June 2013 Web-based with workshops in <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u> (proprietary<br>
>> and open source) and <u></u><u></u>Cape Town<u></u><u></u>
(open source only)<br>
> <br>
>> 2. Certificate Course in Advanced Geographic Information Systems<br>
>> February - October 2013<br>
>> Web-based learning with workshops in <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u><br>
> <br>
>> 3. GIS Professional Practice<br>
>> February - June 2013<br>
>> Distance learning with workshops in <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u><br>
> <br>
>> 4. Introduction to Geoinformation Standards<br>
>> 15 - 16 July 2013 in <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u><br>
> <br>
>> 5. Spatial databases with PostGIS<br>
>> 25 - 29 March 2013 in <u></u><u></u>Pretoria<u></u><u></u><br>
> <br>
>> 6. Introduction to Quantum GIS (on request)<br>
>> 7. Remote Sensing (on request)<br>
>> 8. The Basics of GIS (on request)<br>
> <br>
>> For more information, visit <a href="http://www.up.ac.za/cgis," target="_blank">www.up.ac.za/cgis,</a> click on 'Professional<br>
>> development' or<br>
>> <a href="http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklooki" target="_blank">http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklooki</a><br>
>> d=11<br>
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