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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]
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
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Schedule
This course outline is subject to change.
Week 1: Strategic Planning through Asset Management
Learning Outcomes:
- List the 5 core questions that need to be addressed by the strategic implementation of GIS asset management programs.
- Identify at least 4 main differences in the management of assets of different infrastructure industries.
- In one short sentence, describe the purpose of infrastructure asset management programs.
Topics:
- Strategic implementation goals of GIS asset management programs
- Key differences between GIS asset management industries
- Purpose and goals of asset management and GIS applications
Week 2: Benefits of GIS Asset Management Programs
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate opportunities for operational improvements by identifying at least two benefits of the application of GIS within asset management.
- Analyze asset management programs using three key life-cycle principles.
- Identify two core parts of a basic and an advanced GIS asset management program.
Topics:
- Planning applications of GIS within asset management
- Principles of asset management life-cycles
- Basic and advanced frameworks of GIS asset management programs
Week 3: The Need for Infrastructure Asset Data
Learning Outcomes:
- Use asset data to improve operations of infrastructure networks in at least three different opportunities.
- Describe the 5 strategies that are used to identify overall agency asset management goals.
- Evaluate an agency’s asset management status by reviewing the four objectives of a GIS assessment.
Topics:
- Using asset data to manage infrastructure networks
- Identifying agency goals and objectives
- Determining the status of asset management agencies
Week 4: Different Perspectives for GIS Asset Management Needs and Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
- Create an implementation plan for GIS asset management programs using at least three desired outcomes.
- From an outside stakeholder perspective, list three objectives of a GIS asset management program.
- Evaluate a GIS asset management program by describing at least three goals from an inside perspective.
Topics:
- Fundamental goals of GIS asset management programs
- Outside perspective: desired objectives for a GIS asset management program from external stakeholders
- Internal perspective: internal agency emphasis on goals for a GIS asset management program
Week 5: Integrating the GIS Asset Management Program within the Agency Culture
Learning Outcomes:
- Communicate change effectively by following four principal objectives.
- List at least three steps that help in building commitments for a new GIS asset management program.
- Given a specific goal for a GIS asset management program identify an applicable performance measure.
Topics:
- Communicating change across the asset management agency
- Gaining commitment for the GIS asset management program
- Encourage participation through rewarding success
Week 6: Integrating the GIS Asset Management Program within Current Business Processes
Learning Outcomes:
- Evaluate day-to-day business processes within asset management to determine at least two reasons for efficiency improvements by using GIS.
- Develop at least two strategies for linking GIS asset management program activities to general operational processes within asset management agencies.
- Identify four opportunities within asset management agencies for the implementation of communication channels to support the development of GIS programs.
Topics:
- Linking GIS asset management programs and agency processes
- Operational objectives of agencies and their GIS asset management programs
- Develop formal and informal communication channels
Week 7: Developing a GIS Project Management Team
Learning Outcomes:
- Create GIS asset management projects that consider at least four primary stakeholders.
- Improve the results of GIS asset management project teams by focusing in five process groups.
- Recognize six of the nine project management knowledge areas within GIS asset management.
Topics:
- Application of the project management body of knowledge for a GIS asset management implementation program
- GIS asset management project teams and process groups
- Knowledge areas within GIS asset management implementation projects
Week 8: Tools and Techniques for the Management of GIS Asset Management Projects
Learning Outcomes:
- Improve the management of GIS projects by using at least two scheduling tools with identifiable benefits.
- Given a Computer Aided Design (CAD) file, select the appropriate methodology to import the CAD data into a GIS asset management program.
- Identify the three common steps for the development of custom applications for GIS asset management programs.
Topics:
- Scheduling and resource management for GIS projects
- Adopting Computer Aided Design (CAD) data into GIS programs
- Basic frameworks for developing GIS asset management applications
Week 9: Requirements for Collecting GIS Data
Learning Outcomes:
- Improve the procurement of data collection contractors by employing the five requirements used by the Federal Aviation Authority.
- Define the concept and use of a GEOID model.
- Develop GIS asset management programs that use photographs by using three industry best practices.
Topics:
- Requirements for data collection contractors
- Ensuring proper use of horizontal and vertical control
- Implementing digital images within GIS asset management programs
Week 10: Geometric Requirements of Asset Management Data
Learning Outcomes:
- Maintain the topological integrity of GIS features by following two core requirements.
- List the three main levels of metadata applicable to GIS asset management projects.
- Improve the interconnectivity between GIS and CAD platforms by building upon their one major common principle.
Topics:
- Topological integrity of GIS asset management data
- Metadata practices for GIS asset management projects
- Relating Computer Aided Design (CAD) layers to GIS features
Week 11: Data Sources for GIS Asset Management Programs
Learning Outcomes:
- Improve the capture of asset data by using the advantages of data mining and avoiding its common disadvantages.
- Describe three major concerns of using manual data collection methods for capturing asset data.
- Select the best method (out of two technologies) for mapping data through mobile imaging methods for specific GIS projects.
Topics:
- Data mining
- Manual data collection
- Mobile ground and aerial based imaging
Week 12: Establishing Performance Measurements for GIS Asset Management Programs
Learning Outcomes:
- Create GIS asset management programs that can be reviewed by using at least six data performance measures.
- Describe in one short paragraph at least two of the six performance measures used to evaluate GIS asset management programs.
- Ensure the application of data quality performance measures by using at least three best industry practices.
Topics:
- Using performance measures as data quality tools
- The six performance measures used in GIS asset management programs
- Implementing performance measures within agency business practices
This course outline is subject to change.
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