The ‘Location Intelligence: Geographic Information Systems (GIS)’ course offers you a unique opportunity to gain an insight into a rapidly growing sector. The increasing digitalisation of the smart cities and the explosion from the Big Data have led to increased demand for experts in analysis and location patterns. By taking this course, you will develop key skills in using tools such as QGIS and ArcGIS Online, which are essential for location intelligence analysis. You will learn how to use specialist software y bookshops which will enable you to turn geospatial data into strategic decisions. This knowledge is crucial for companies seeking to optimise their operations y make decisions based on accurate data. Upon completing the course, you will be well-equipped to excel in a job market that increasingly values the ability to interpret and apply location intelligence in urban and business contexts.
Location Intelligence. Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Digital Skills
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the concept of location intelligence in the context of smart cities.
- Analyse location patterns using GIS tools in urban environments.
- To assess the use of Big Data in location intelligence analysis.
- Explore the use of specialised location intelligence software.
- Apply Location Intelligence analysis techniques using QGIS.
- Use ArcGIS Online to develop location intelligence projects.
- To investigate the use of libraries in the analysis of geospatial data.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. GIS, SMART CITIES AND LOCATION INTELLIGENCE
Introduction
Geographic Information Systems as a key tool in smart planning.
Location intelligence, GIS and smart cities
The new roles of GIS in smart cities
TEACHING UNIT 2. ANALYSIS AND LOCATION PATTERNS IN SMART CITIES
Spatial localisation patterns; location intelligence algorithms
Urban data and smart cities
TEACHING UNIT 3. GISBIM, BIG DATA AND LOCATION INTELLIGENCE
Location intelligence, GIS and big data in smart city planning.
Integration of BIM and GIS
TEACHING UNIT 4. SOFTWARE FOR LOCATION INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Software for the analysis and study of location intelligence; QGIS and ArcGIS Online
Location intelligence with QGIS
Free data download
TEACHING UNIT 5. LOCATION INTELLIGENCE AND QGIS
Location intelligence for public services and the shortest routes
Network analysis tools in QGIS 3.10
Location intelligence at the Port of Barcelona
Location intelligence and strategic monitoring of urban green spaces in the city of Valencia
TEACHING UNIT 6. LOCATION INTELLIGENCE AND ARCGIS ONLINE
ArcGIS Online software features
Location intelligence and urban solid waste management. Open data.
Management of public transport infrastructure. Analysis and planning of bicycle parking facilities
Location-based intelligence in street lighting infrastructure
TEACHING UNIT 7. BOOKSHOP DATA AND LOCATION INTELLIGENCE
Other libraries for visualising urban data: carto, leaftl
TEACHING UNIT 8. CONCLUSIONS
Conclusions