MapInfo Foundation Course Training - MI2
The foundation course is designed for people who will be using
MapInfo on a day to day basis. The focus of the course is on basic
operations, and how to find, and use the MapInfo tools to carry
them out. The course is designed as a series of modules covering
different aspects of MapInfo use, and each session uses a worked
example for delegates to follow on their own PCs. Delegates are
provided with a full training manual which may be kept for future
reference.
The course is designed for users new to MapInfo, who have some
knowledge of using other Windows based packages. The aim of the
session is to be as ‘non-technical’ as possible, while
providing the students with all of the information required to start
using MapInfo effectively.
Throughout the course examples from realistic business cases are
used, and there is an opportunity at the end of the course for students
to discuss the specifics of their business case with the trainer.
Foundation Course Topics
Start-up - How to start MapInfo and designate data for display
on the screen
This section covers how to start MapInfo and how data can be displayed
in windows.
Working with data - Viewing maps, associated data and graphs
Within MapInfo, data can be viewed through maps, browsers and graphs,
these windows can be manipulated to allow you to get the best from
your data.
Developing maps - How to map the data you have created or
imported
Once data has been loaded into MapInfo, then it is necessary to
map it to take advantage of the extra features offered by the GIS
and Desktop mapping functions. This lesson takes students through
the initial stages of assigning geographic information to existing
data, and identifying and using the existing geocoding data.
Database queries - How to find data items you require through
simple database queries
One of MapInfo’s powerful functions is the ability to search
for items of data based on some attribute of that data, and then
locate the information in geographic space against other data.
Storing Data - Creating new database tables
Although MapInfo has powerful links to allow data to be imported
or opened from a variety of formats, sometimes it is necessary to
create new database tables. This lesson shows the user how to create
new MapInfo database tables and store both textual and spatial information.
Thematic Mapping - The definition of a map display to convey
information about the data mapped
Having carried out analysis and search functions on data, this section
shows the user how to create map displays that represent these expressions
in a meaningful way.
Output Design - Finally, the course shows
the students how to create useful hard-copy output for inclusion
in reports and presentations.
This course is recognised by the AGI and
carries 6 CPD Points
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