Coastal Services Center

Assessing GIS for Your Organization

This workshop, which can be offered as a 90-minute short course or a four-hour long course, provides the non-technologist an overview of how a geographic information system (GIS) can be useful to their organization. The course format includes an overview presentation and small group discussions and activities. It allows participants an excellent opportunity to ask questions related to GIS and spatial technologies.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to

• Understand the five fundamental components of a GIS: software, hardware, data, people, and applied uses

Prerequisites

• Status as a coastal resource management professional from a Center partner agency (nonprofit, or local, state, or federal government)

Course Offerings

This course is available by request. It is typically held at conferences and large meetings.

Hosting Requirements

The cost is minimal for participants and host organizations. Please review our remote training requirements (PDF) for host responsibilities, costs, and site requirements.

Contact Information

For additional course, hosting, or registration information, e-mail csc.training.geospatial@noaa.gov.