GIS Education in Egypt The ITI Experience

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1 Information Technology Institute Introduction GIS Education in Egypt The ITI Experience Eng.Manar Mahmoud Dr. Ahmed Darwish Dr. Mohamed A. Salem, Information Technology Institute is considered a pioneer in the field of IT training. ITI has supplied the local, regional and international markets with more than 5 highlytrained professionals in various IT domains. Those graduates make-up the backbone of the IT workforce in Egypt. MISSION Inspiring the Development of IT Industry in Egypt, Reaching Out to the Regional and International Markets Objectives Leading the Development of IT Industry in Egypt. Producing Top Quality Trained IT Professionals. Enriching Programs by Establishing Academic Links. Pursuing State-Of-The-Art Technologies and Disciplines. Objectives Partial Contributions in IT Projects of National Nature. Keeping Up IT Culture Building in Governmental Organizations. Providing Technical Support and Quality Control for IT in Egypt s Governorates. ITI Programs ITI mainly contains of three main programs Professional Provides professional training in state-of-the-art technologies to fresh-graduates. Specialized Tracks Spreads different training with various levels of course starting from basic courses to advanced one. Research & Development Performs in-house development of software products. 1

2 Scientific Scientific Departments Departments Professional Programs Programs Specialized Programs SD SD JAVA JAVA Geographic Information Geographic Information systems systems 9 9 Month Month Full-time Full-time Part-time Part-time DB DB Computer Networks Computer Networks Multimedia Multimedia Online Online Governmental Governmental Governorates Governorates Supervision Supervision & QA QA Business Business E-COMMERCE E-COMMERCE State-Of-The-Art State-Of-The-Art Basic Basic Medical Informatics Medical Informatics Certification Certification Center Center Professional Program Research and Development The 9-Months Diploma is Now 1 years old ( s), and has gained wide regional and international recognition. Conferences Conferences Systems Systems Development Development Testing Center Testing Center Research Research & Post- Post- Graduate Graduate Studies Studies The Program still maintaining an exclusive quality in the field of information technology. Projects Projects Objective E-Learning E-Learning Portal Portal (VITI) (VITI) VITI VITI for for Kids Kids Produce World-Class Software Developers Covering All IT Disciplines Selection Process ITI Methodologies ITI Ad. Campus Promotional Sessions Applicants Distinguished Graduates Day Program Advantages and Privileges Instructor Led Online Selection Process Background: University, Faculty, Specialization, and and Grade Written Exams: IQ, IQ, Aptitude, and and General Knowledge Screening Test: Confrontation Exams 9-Months Program 9-Months Program

3 Program Design Foundation Module Foundation Module (15 Weeks) (15 Weeks) One-Week Vacation. Program Design (cont.) a) The Foundation Module Fundamentals It introduces several courses concerning main concepts of fundamental computer skills. Software Software Develop ment Develop ment GIS GIS JA VA JA VA Focus Module (15 Weeks) Focus Module (15 Weeks) CN CN MM MM E-Commerce E-Commerce b) The Focus Module Specialization Every platform is mainly composed of theoretical courses in addition to some practical courses. c) The Performance Module Graduation Project The trainees develop a real case project with a prospective client. In many cases, these projects were made use of their potential customers -government or private sector. Performance Module ( Weeks) Performance Module ( Weeks) GIS Platform Since1993, GIS platform had supplied the local, regional, and the international market with nearly top quality GIS specialists. The GIS Focus module introduces GIS theories and practical tools in addition to several supporting courses. The GIS curriculum is being updated periodically to meet the changing demands of the GIS market in addition to coupe with the international universities. GIS Candidates Candidates are of Engineering backgrounds preferably from Civil, Urban Planning and Architecture. The GIS Focus Module It mainly consists of six tracks: 1. GIS / Remote Sensing Fundamentals.. Digital Mapping. 3. Database & Programming Languages.. GIS Tools. 5. GIS Web & Advanced Tools. 6. GIS Projects Management. The Distribution of the courses within the GIS platform. GIS Web & Advanced Tools 5% GIS Tracks Teaching Hours GIS Projects Management 9% GIS Tools 31% GIS / RS Fundamentals 7% Digital Mapping % Database & Programming Languages % The GIS Performance Module After studying the GIS courses, the trainees develop a real case project (e.g. Giza Atlas System, for the Giza Governorate) GIS Projects Classification Enviromnetal Urban Development River Management Agriculture Transpotation Tourism Marketing Services Other Online GIS Courses ITI has published several programs, one of these was the GIS, that consists of main tracks: GIS Fundamentals Spatial Data Acquisition GIS Analysis & Design GIS Applications. The classification of GIS graduation projects in ITI 3

4 Online GIS Courses GIS Graduates and Market Needs ITI makes the main skeleton of the GIS professional market in Egypt. GIS Platform Graduates GIS 1 GIS GIS 3 GIS GIS 5 GIS 6 GIS 7 GIS GIS 9 GIS 1 GIS 11 GIS 1 Number of GIS Graduates annually GIS Graduates and Market Needs The biggest GIS Companies/organizations in Egypt, ITI graduates represent between 7% and % of their staff Ratio of ITI/ GIS Specialists w orking in GIS private Com panies Qualit y Globe Telecom ERSS Global Geobites S t andards No. of ITI / GIS Specialist s Total No. of Employees Ratio of ITI/ GIS Specialists working in GIS private Companies 1 6 Ratio of ITI/ GIS Specialists working in GIS Gov./International Organization E.A.I.S GOPP MOHP WHO CULTNAT No. of ITI / GIS Spec iali st s Organizations Total No. of Employees Ratio of ITI/ GIS Specialists working in GIS Governmental /International Academic Links with Foreign Universities ITI offers the following two Master degrees in GIS: University of Nottingham - UK ITI graduates to continue their study for three months in the university to write-up the dissertation. University of Calgary - Canada MGIS program allow GIS graduates to enroll into the M.Sc. program and obtain a master degree after studying for one academic year in Canada. ITI Contribution to the National & Regional IT Industry 1. ITI Graduates. Projects 3. International & Regional Conferences 1. Graduates ITI has given the local and international Markets nearly 65 highly-trained professionals in different computer fields. % % 7% 6% % % 6% 9% Local Market Regional Market Governmental Projects Banking Sector International Market Governmental Sector Information Centers Universities and Academic entities ITI Graduates in the Information Technology Market

5 .Projects ITI has contributed significantly in developing different applications & websites, such as: The Giza Investment Atlas Powering A Cleaner World 3.Conferences ITI had organized several regional & International conferences in several IT fields namely; ITI 5 th Arab Conference on Geographic Information Systems. ITI nd International Conference on Information & Communication Technology ITI nd International Conference on Digital Media Recommendations & Future Work Produce multiplier of current products but without any compromise on quality to accommodate the continuous demand of the market. Establishing post-grad research and degrees in GIS in collaboration with local Universities. Initiating co-operation in the field of GIS professional training to exchange experiences between different countries. 5