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INSTRUCTOR: 
Alfredo Cely, P.E., MSEM, M.ASCE

This course is part of the Geographic Information Systems for Asset Management Certificate Program.

Purpose and Background

This course will assist practitioners to evaluate, plan, and develop Geographic Information System (GIS) models for asset management applications. The course references the AASHTO Transportation Management Guide and Essentials of Geographic Information System Basics. This course focuses on the three initial preparation tasks (evaluation, planning, and development) of a new asset management GIS program. These initial tasks serve as the foundation for the subsequent implementation and operation phases of a spatial data asset management program. By the end of the course, practitioners that work with private and public infrastructure owners, such as transportation departments, water utility boards, and telecommunication companies, will be capable of identifying, selecting, evaluating, and developing spatial asset management tools and systems that are the best suited for their specific agency and need. A basic familiarity with GIS is recommended; however, the course uses common concepts that can be easily followed by any professional of the diverse A/E industry.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• List the 5 core questions that need to be addressed by the strategic implementation of GIS asset management programs.
• Describe the three key lifecycle principles of asset management.
• Determine the four parts that are evaluated for carrying out an assessment of an agency’s GIS asset management status.
• Identify an applicable performance measure, given a specific goal for a GIS asset management program.
• Recognize six of the nine project management knowledge areas within GIS asset management.
• Given a CAD file, select the appropriate methodology to import the CAD data into a GIS asset management program.
• Define the concept and use of a GEOID model.
• Recognize at least two requirements that ensure the topological integrity of lines and polygons.
• Identify the two main technologies used for mapping data through mobile imaging methods.
• List the six data performance measures used in GIS asset management programs.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through (3) exams.

Who Should Attend?

• Public agency engineers
• Public agency planners
• Consultant engineers
• A/E contractors
• GIS analysts and project managers

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth 2.4 CEUs/24 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete (3) exams and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]

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Course Outline

Week 1: Strategic Planning through Asset Management
Course Introduction & Week Introduction
Strategic Implementation Goals of GIS Asset Management Programs
Learning Exercise
Key Differences between GIS Asset Management Industries
Purpose and Goals of Asset Management and GIS Applications
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 2: Benefits of GIS Asset Management Programs
Introduction
Planning Applications
Learning Exercise
Principles of Asset Management Life-Cycles
Basic and Advanced Frameworks
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 3: The Need for Infrastructure Asset Data
Introduction
Using Data to Manage Infrastructure Networks
Learning Exercise
Identifying Agency Goals and Objectives
Determining the Status of Agencies
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 4: Different Perspectives for GIS Asset Management Needs and Outcomes
Introduction
Fundamental Goals
Learning Exercise
Outside Perspective
Internal Perspective
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 5: Integrating the GIS Asset Management Program within the Agency Culture
Introduction
Introduction
Communicating Change
Learning Exercise
Gaining Commitment
Encouraging Participation
Learning Exercise
Week Conclusion

Week 6: Integrating the GIS Asset Management Program within Current Business Processes
Introduction
Linking with Agency Processes
Learning Exercise
Operational Objectives
Formal and Informal Communication Channels
Learning Exercises
Conclusion
Case Study

Week 7: Developing a GIS Project Management Team
Introduction
Project Management Body of Knowledge
Learning Exercise
Project Teams and Process Groups
Knowledge Areas
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 8: Tools and Techniques for the Management of GIS Asset Management Projects
Introduction
Scheduling and Resource Management
Learning Exercise
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Data
Basic Frameworks for Applications
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 9: Requirements for Collecting GIS Data
Introduction
Data Collection Contractors
Learning Exercise
Horizontal and Vertical Control
Implementing Digital Images
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 10: Geometric Requirements of Asset Management Data
Introduction
Topological Integrity
Learning Exercise
Metadata Practices
Relating Computer Aided Design (CAD) Layers to GIS
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 11: Data Sources for GIS Asset Management Programs
Introduction
Data Mining
Learning Exercise
Manual Data Collection
Mobile Ground and Aerial Based Imaging
Learning Exercise
Conclusion

Week 12: Establishing Performance Measurements for GIS Asset Management Programs
Introduction
Using Performance Measures for Quality Control
Six Key Performance Measures
Implementing Performance Measures
Learning Exercise - Case Study
Week and Course Conclusion
Conclusion