ArcGIS is one of the most powerful tools for mapping and spatial planning and enables comprehensive analysis of geodata. This course teaches participants how to effectively work with geodata—from collection and management to analysis and visualization—using a geographic information system. In addition, the course covers advanced topics in cartography and geomarketing, as well as the use of the “ArcGIS 3D and Spatial Analyst” toolbox for three-dimensional visualization. You will also gain knowledge of German and European environmental law as well as the use of environmental management systems; you will learn about ISO 14001 and acquire the necessary knowledge in the areas of waste management, water and air pollution control, and hazardous substances and chemicals law.
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Certificates: ArcGIS Pro Foundation" certificate
Certificate "Environmental protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification" -
Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
ArcGIS Pro Foundation (in englischer Sprache)
Umweltschutzbeauftragte:r mit TÜV Rheinland geprüfter Qualifikation -
Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 16 Weeks
3D and Spatial Analyst (GIS)
Fundamentals of geoinformatics (approx. 3 days)
Geoinformation
geodata
Geoobjects
Surveying
Basic calculations in geodesy
Determination of individual points in position and height
ArcGIS Pro user interface
Collection of spatial geodata (approx. 5 days)
Analog and digital databases
Basic geodata, terrain models
Geodata infrastructures
Freely available geodata
Geodetic coordination systems and angle measurement
Map network designs and transformations
Sampling, grids
Primary and secondary acquisition methods
Scale ranges
Routing
Digitization
Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process
Presentation of specific AI technologies
and possible applications in the professional environment
Managing databases with GIS (approx. 7 days)
GIS as a model of the real world
Four-component model
Managing geodata
Structure of a geodatabase
Classes, categories
Connections and relationships
Queries with SQL
Spatial connections
Frequent geoprocessing
Data transfer
Converting raster and vector data
Georeferencing of raster data
Visualization of geodata (approx. 5 days)
Graphics and cartography
Interactive graphics, texts
Functionalities
Color representation
Labeling expressions with Arcade
Diagrams and statistical evaluations
Cartography (approx. 3 days)
Map editorial planning
map layout
symbols
Design principles
Thematic maps
Geoanalysis (approx. 7 days)
Automation of workflows
Geoprocessing with ModelBuilder
Vector analyses
Geometric analyses
Cluster analyses
Thematic analyses
Temporal analyses
Combined analyses
Remote sensing
Analyze image data
Web Mapping and Web GIS (approx. 3 days)
ArcGIS Online Basics
Web mapping and web GIS
Consideration of deployment scenarios for emergency services
Mobile apps
WebApps
Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "ArcGIS Pro Foundation" (approx. 7 days)
in English language
Geomarketing (approx. 1 day)
Analysis of data
Market and potential data
Location planning
3D Analyst (approx. 4 days)
Three-dimensional data
Global and local perspective
Features, multi-patches
Surfaces (raster, TIN, terrain)
Visualization of three-dimensional data
Editing 3D data
Analysis in 3D
Optimization of 3D views
3D simulations
Quantum GIS - QGIS (approx. 2 days)
Introduction to the user interface
Data management
layout
Project creation
Spatial Analyst Basics (approx. 1 day)
Managing raster data
Converting vector data to rasters
Spatial Analyst (approx. 4 days)
Conditional
Density
Distance analysis
extraction
generalization
Interpolation of point data
Map Algebra, Mathematics
Creating surfaces, shading and contours
Terrain models, reclassification
Hydrological runoff modeling
Volume calculations
Overlay analyses
Raster Calculator
Create raster
Raster-based route planning
Calculate line routes
Network Analyst (approx. 1 day)
Vector-based route planning
Create road networks
Route outputs
Utilities Networks (approx. 1 day)
Pipeline networks for electricity, water, gas, telecommunications
Deep Learning GeoAI (approx. 1 day)
Object detection on image data
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Environmental protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
Fundamentals (approx. 2 days)
Environmental Law: Operator Obligations, Responsibilities, and Liability
Rights and Obligations of Facility Representatives
Environmental Liability Act
Administrative Offenses and Environmental Criminal Law
Role of Environmental Protection Officers in the Company
The Relationship Between Environmental Law, Compliance, and Environmental Management
AI-Supported Research, Documentation, and Record-Keeping
Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 (approx. 1.5 days)
Fundamentals and Benefits of Environmental Management Systems
Structure and Basic Principles of ISO 14001
Harmonized Structure (HS)
Environmental Management and Legal Requirements in the Workplace
Documentation and Record-Keeping
AI in Environmental Management and Compliance Requirements
Waste Management (approx. 3 days)
Waste Law
Circular Economy and Waste Management Act
Subordinate regulations, including the NachwV, AVV, AbfAEV, and EfbV
Distinction between products and waste; product-specific regulations (e.g., commercial waste)
Water protection (approx. 3 days)
Water law
Water Resources Act (WHG)
Wastewater levy and water usage fees
Indirect discharger ordinance
Sub-legal regulations, including AwSV, AbwV (wastewater disposal/discharge, handling of substances hazardous to water)
Immission control (approx. 4 days)
Immission control law
Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)
Subordinate legislation to the BImSchG (including BImSchV, TA-Luft, TA-Lärm)
Other relevant legal regulations, including UVPG
Plant approval
Implementation of the IED Directive
Hazardous Substances and Chemicals Law (approx. 3.5 days)
Fundamentals of Handling Hazardous Substances (including GefStoffV, TRGS)
ChemG
Requirements for the storage of hazardous substances according to VbF and TRGS
Safety Data Sheets and Operating Instructions
Dangerous Goods as Distinct from Waste Management Law
Basics of GGVSEB and ADR
Project work, certification preparation and certification examination "Environmental Protection Officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
You are proficient in the competent handling of geodata, from acquisition and management to presentation using a geoinformation system. You also have in-depth knowledge of positioning/navigation, geomarketing and the handling of rasters and vector data and can use the ArcGIS Spatial Analyst 3D Analyst, Image Analyst and Network Analyst toolbox.
In addition, after completing this course, you will have a solid understanding of European and German environmental law. You will be able to assess legal requirements related to corporate environmental protection and understand the fundamental connections between environmental law, compliance, and environmental management systems.
People from the field of geosciences (such as geography, geodesy, photogrammetry and remote sensing), but also employees from the fields of computer science, mathematics and system sciences who would like to acquire knowledge in dealing with geodata.
As a GIS analyst, you will be in demand from public authorities as well as engineering and surveying offices. You will also find employment with software providers, in research and development and with data processing services for geodata. With the internationally recognized "ArcGIS Pro Foundation" certification, you can provide meaningful proof of your knowledge.
People with additional qualifications as environmental protection officers are sought after both in large industrial companies and in public authorities. Environmental protection officers are mainly employed in municipalities, ministries and state and federal authorities.
After the course, you will be able to demonstrate your new skills with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).