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    Welcome to the course!

    Proceed as follows:

    1. Preview the course materials, presented in the sections below
    2. If you wish to participate in the course, log in with your user account then enrol here
    3. Expand the section Course description and setup below: Carefully read through the instructions in this section, and refer back to the Course Overview document
    4. Introduce yourself in the Discussion Forum: See the Getting help... section below; the discussion forum is open to enquiries on ether training setup or subject matter
    5. Work through coursework and assessments for Module 1 and 2
    6. Complete the feedback form, then download your certificate!
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    Course description and setup

    • GIS support for microplanning in the health sector
      Use geospatial data and technologies to reach more people in need of immunisation and related services

      This training course consists of two modules, which you will find further down this page:

        As you proceed through the training, your Dashboard will give you an indication of your progress.

        Now review your Learning Objectives and Learning Outcomes, and other important details in the course information document, below:

      • Course Information Document File PDF
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      • Meet the Team

        The training team are here to provide help and advice on your learning journey. Post your questions in the discussion forum, in the 'Getting Help' section below.

        Graeme Hornby

        Graeme Hornby

        Lead Trainer

        		 Josie Foster

        Josie Foster

        Support Trainer

        		 Oualid Fouad

        Oualid Fouad

        Support Trainer

      • Training prerequisites

        You are expected to have basic IT skills and to be familiar with MS Office applications, particularly Excel, or another spreadsheet application.

        Requirements:

        In order to successfully complete this course you should ensure the following:

        1. You must have use of a computer and internet connection for the duration of the training programme.
      • 2. QGIS desktop software downloaded and installed

        This should be organised in advance of the training, as the application installer is a large file (approx. 1GB); once installed you should ensure it is functioning correctly. Follow the Guidance document to download and install QGIS

      • 3. Basic QGIS knowledge

        Ideally, you should have completed the GRID3 QGIS Foundations training Programme. Alternatively, you should complete our GRID3 course on QGIS core functionality, or hold equivalent knowledge.

      • 4. GRID3 training data, downloaded and saved locally:
          • Download all data required for this programme as a single ZIP file from here: GRID3 training data downloads
          • When the zip file has downloaded, extract the files and save the folder (e.g. Microplanning GIS_Training Data) to a location on a local drive, such as directly to your 'C:/' drive
          • The file path to your data would therefore read:
            C:\Microplanning GIS_Training Data
            Note, you can store the folder anywhere you wish on your local drives, but we would advise against cloud-based storage.

      • Copyright and data use

        The copyright and intellectual property for all course and training materials are reserved by (Relevant GRID3 Partner) and their GRID3 Partners. Please cite: © GRID3; grid3.org

        Unless you and/or your organisation have a separate and agreed licence agreement, this work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

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      Getting help – discussion forum

      • Click below to visit the discussion forum, for any questions you may have, either on your setup e.g. software requirements and troubleshooting, getting familiar with this learning platform etc., or regarding the subject matter from Module 1 or 2. 

        When you enrol on this course you join our learning community

        As part of the community, you will receive email notifications when any member posts a question. You can unsubscribe from these notifications, but we strongly encourage you to help and engage with fellow learners by responding to their questions.

        GRID3 trainers will also receive notifications, and they will endeavour to respond to queries as quickly as possible.

      • Discussion forum: GIS support for microplanning in the health sector
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      Module 1: Spatial data analyses for microplanning


      Please proceed as follows:

      1. Review your learning objectives: Watch the short video below, to understand your learning objectives for this module.
      2. Watch the lecture videos: These are slide presentations on the course topic.
      3. Complete the practical exercise: Download training data using the link below, and work through the tutorial at your own pace.
      4. Take the module quiz, and earn your badge!
      5. Questions on this topic? Go to the 'Getting help – discussion Forum' section above, and post questions, or share knowledge with your peers.

       
       


      • Module 1 – Lecture videos

        Your course trainer will introduce this topic in the video(s) below, and walk through the essential theory and concepts. The slides are available as a PDF, to view or download, using the links below.

        Video 1

        • Example microplanning maps
        • Core spatial datasets in GIS-enabled microplanning

        Video 2

        • Geoprocessing and spatial analysis - definitions
        • GIS data prep and management
        • Geoprocessing tools and techniques for microplanning
      • Click below to view or download the slides. If you have any questions  or comments , please post them on the Discussion Forum.  
      • Presentation slides File PDF
        Students must
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        3.6 MB

      • Module 1 – Exercise tutorial

        The practical exercise for this module is provided as a PDF, to either view or download. It contains detailed step-by-step guidance through the exercise. Click the link below , which will open the document in a pop-up window.

        Important note: you may need to enable Pops- ups in your browser

        We strongly recommend that you follow the instructions in the QGIS user settings document below. This brief guide will configure your local version of QGIS with settings that we have found to be helpful for working with these types of data.

        We encourage you to post any questions or comments on the exercise, in the Discussion Forum.  

      • Recommended QGIS user settings File PDF
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      • Spatial data analyses using QGIS – Case study exercise File PDF
        Students must
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        9.5 MB
      • Download training data for the case study exercise from HERE URL
        Students must
        Mark as done

        This link will take you to a Google Drive location at which you can download a compressed zip file containing all data required for the case study. Please allow time for the download (333 MB) to complete.


      • Module Assessment (Quiz)

        Now have a go at the quiz! It comprises four questions, from the material in this course. You must achieve the pass mark to complete it, but you are given unlimited attempts. Good luck!

      • MODULE 1 – Assessment (QUIZ)
        Students must
        Receive a grade
        Receive a passing grade

        The quiz contains four questions, and a maximum of 14 points. They are designed to ensure your understanding of the GIS tools, techniques and data described in this course. Please note the following:

        • Do not worry if you don't pass first-time! You have unlimited attempts to complete the quiz
        • You will find the answers in the course materials and instructions
        • Use the Discussion Forum for any queries or guidance
        • Successful completion of this quiz is required for completing the training course; once all course components are complete you will receive your GRID3 certificate

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      Module 2: Automated map production for microplanning


      Please proceed as follows:

      1. Review your learning objectives: Watch the short video below, to understand your learning objectives for this module.
      2. Watch the lecture videos: These are slide presentations on the course topic.
      3. Complete the practical exercise: Download training data using the link below, and work through the tutorial at your own pace.
      4. Take the module assessment: Upload your maps and earn your badge.
      5. Questions on this topic? Go to the 'Getting help – discussion Forum' section above, and post questions, or share knowledge with your peers.

        
        


      • Module 2 – Lecture video

        Your course trainer will introduce this topic in the video below, and walk through the essential theory and concepts. Maximise the video screen by clicking the icon in the bottom right of the video window. The slides featured in this video are available as a PDF, to view or download, using the links below.

      • Click below to view or download the slides. If you have any questions  or comments , please post them on the Discussion Forum. 
      • Presentation slides File PDF
        Students must
        Mark as done
        2.2 MB

      • Practical Exercise

        The practical exercise for this module is provided as a PDF, to either view or download. It contains detailed step-by-step guidance through the exercise. 

        1. Click the PDF exercise link below. The document will open in a pop-up window. (Note: Check you have enabled Pops-ups in your browser)
        2. Click and download the training data. Unzip the data and save it on a local drive; follow the guidance as laid out in the section 'Introduction and training setup'

        Need help? Post any queries on either setup requirements or the exercise topic, in the Discussion Forum.  

      • Automated maps in QGIS – Case study exercise File PDF
        Students must
        Mark as done
        1.5 MB
      • Download training exercise data from here URL
        Students must
        Mark as done


      • Course Assessment

        Please note, you should complete the practical exercise before taking this assessment. 

        To ensure that you have understood the process of automating map production using QGIS Atlas, you will be invited to upload your PDF map results. Click the Submit your maps… link, below.

        Please note the following:

        • Use the Discussion Forum for any queries or guidance
        • Your submitted maps will be reviewed and graded by the training team
        • You will be notified with feedback
        • Passing this assessment is required for completing your training programme and receiving your GRID3 certificate. 
      • MODULE 2 – Assessment (map upload) Quiz
        Students must
        Receive a grade
        Receive a passing grade

      • Next Steps…

        Once you have successfully completed Modules 1 and 2 you will need to complete the feedback form for this training, in the section below. Your feedback is completely anonymous, but it is required for course completion and to receive your certificate. 
        Note, the feedback window will not open until you have completed the modules.
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      Feedback and Certificate

      • Feedback form

        How was this learning experience? Tell us what you think. 

        Now that you have gone through all of the course materials and completed your required assessments, we invite you to give us your feedback on this training programme – see the link below.

        Important note: If the feedback link is not working, you may still have steps to complete (this will be indicated below).


      • Your training certificate

        Once you have submitted the feedback form (above), you will be eligible for your certificate. It will be emailed to you, but you can also download it from the link below.  

        Important note: If the link is not working, you may still have steps to complete (this will be indicated below).