290169 PS Process Automatisation in Geoinformatics (2024W)

In their daily work, spatial data scientists are often confronted with data from various collection methods and processes. Processing such data for homogenization and refinement, along with the growing need for higher degrees of automation, requires the use of powerful tools. This course introduces three essential tools for automating tasks in GIS: FME (Feature Manipulation Engine), QGIS Model Designer, and ArcGIS Model Builder. These tools offer extensive capabilities for handling and automating geospatial data workflows across numerous formats and applications.
Participants will gain fundamental skills in using FME Desktop, QGIS Model Designer, and ArcGIS Model Builder to automate geospatial tasks. The course will focus on creating and customizing workflows—called workspaces, models, or processes—in these tools to automate data processing tasks efficiently. Central program modules and functions will be introduced, and participants will develop practical know-how through hands-on tasks.
The emphasis is on practical work: students will learn by building and automating processes through a series of exercises and real-world examples. Practical tasks will focus on data transformation, integration, and process automation, demonstrating how to link these tasks into complex workflows across all three platforms.
While classroom sessions focus on practical application, students are responsible for developing the theoretical foundations of each tool with the support of provided materials, such as lecture slides and tutorials.