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GIS Principles and Use in Infrastructure and Asset Management
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| Course Number: |
C904 |
| Course Title: |
GIS Principles and Use in Infrastructure and Asset Management |
| Course Level: |
Intermediate |
| IRWA Credits: |
8 QEU/CEU |
| AQB Credits: |
Non Applicable |
| Prerequisites: |
Not Applicable |
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Course Description |
This course has been developed to provide IRWA members and non-members with a brief history and methodology for the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in infrastructure acquisition and management. The course will provide practical guidance to right of way professionals on the basics of GIS — how it is developed and how it can be used to full advantage in the management of infrastructure projects.
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Credentialing
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- The Professional Right of Way Certification Program: An elective for the SR/WA designation.
- Specialist Program: A required course for the new R/W-SEC certification.
- Recertification of any of IRWA's credentials.
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Topics |
- GIS history and overview.
- Types of GIS data and file types.
- Application of GIS and data mapping.
- Practical applications of GIS.
- Culminating exercises.
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Course Tuition Includes |
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Required Material |
Non Applicable
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Who Should take this course |
Right of way acquisition specialists, appraisers, engineers, planners, project managers, and asset managers who acquire, manage, or dispose of an organization’s properties.
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