Web GIS & Mobile GIS Development 5-Day Course Outline - KSA, Oman & GCC

Master Web & Mobile GIS Application Development in Saudi Arabia, Oman & Gulf Region

The Web GIS & Mobile GIS Development Course is a comprehensive 5-day program for GIS developers, IT professionals, and web developers across Saudi Arabia (KSA), Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. This hands-on training covers web mapping technologies, mobile GIS development, API programming, and cloud platforms essential for building spatial applications and smart city solutions throughout the GCC.

Why Web & Mobile GIS Development Training is Essential in the Middle East?

• Smart city initiatives: dashboards, citizen portals, real-time monitoring

• Vision 2030 digital transformation: e-government spatial services

• Field operations: mobile data collection, inspections, surveys

• Public engagement: interactive maps, planning portals

• Real-time tracking: assets, vehicles, delivery systems

• Emergency response: situation awareness, resource deployment

• Oil & gas: field operations, pipeline monitoring

• Tourism: wayfinding apps, heritage sites

• Real estate: property search, market analysis

Who Should Attend?

• GIS developers building applications

• Web developers adding spatial capabilities

• Software engineers in geospatial projects

• IT professionals deploying GIS systems

• Mobile app developers

• GIS analysts creating web maps

• Smart city coordinators

• Government IT staff

• Anyone developing spatial applications

5-Day Course Structure

Day 1: Web GIS Fundamentals

Introduction to Web GIS

• Web GIS vs. desktop GIS

• Client-server architecture

• Advantages: accessibility, collaboration, scalability

• GCC applications

• Technology stack overview

Web GIS Architecture

• Three-tier architecture: client, server, database

• Web services: WMS, WFS, WMTS, WCS

• REST APIs vs. SOAP

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

• Microservices architecture

• Security considerations

ArcGIS Platform

• ArcGIS Online: cloud-based

• ArcGIS Enterprise: on-premises

• Portal for ArcGIS

• ArcGIS Server: publishing services

• Licensing and deployment

• GCC deployment considerations

Creating Web Maps

• ArcGIS Online web map editor

• Adding layers

• Symbology and styling

• Pop-ups and labels

• Configuring search

• Sharing and permissions

• Practical: GCC public web map

Publishing Web Services

• Feature services: editable data

• Map services: static maps

• Tile services: cached performance

• Geoprocessing services

• Service optimization

• Security and access control

• Practical: Publishing Saudi layers

Day 2: Web Mapping APIs & JavaScript

Leaflet.js Fundamentals

• Leaflet: lightweight library

• Development environment setup

• Creating basic maps

• Markers, polylines, polygons

• Pop-ups and tooltips

• Layer control

• Event handling

• Practical: Interactive Riyadh map

OpenLayers Introduction

• OpenLayers: open-source library

• Map initialization

• Working with layers

• Source and format types

• Styling features

• User interactions

• Practical: Multi-layer Oman map

ArcGIS JavaScript API

• ArcGIS JS API 4.x

• 2D and 3D views

• Working with layers

• Widgets: Search, Legend, LayerList

• Querying features

• Editing capabilities

• Practical: Saudi smart city dashboard

MapBox GL JS

• MapBox: vector tile rendering

• Style specifications

• Custom basemaps

• Data-driven styling

• 3D terrain and buildings

• Animation and transitions

• Practical: Dubai 3D visualization

Geolocation and GPS

• HTML5 Geolocation API

• Getting user location

• Tracking position

• Geocoding and reverse geocoding

• Integration with web maps

• Privacy considerations

• Practical: Location-based GCC app

Day 3: Advanced Web Development & Dashboards

Web AppBuilder for ArcGIS

• Configurable apps: no-code

• Widget selection

• Custom themes

• 2D and 3D apps

• Deployment options

• Practical: Municipality portal

ArcGIS Experience Builder

• Next-generation builder

• Drag-and-drop interface

• Responsive design

• Widget library

• Data sources and actions

• Custom templates

• Practical: Smart city operations center

ArcGIS Dashboards

• Real-time dashboards: KPIs

• Element types: maps, charts, gauges

• Data filtering and linking

• List and table elements

• Auto-refresh capabilities

• Practical: Traffic monitoring dashboard

ArcGIS StoryMaps

• Digital storytelling with maps

• Story types: sidecar, guided tour

• Multimedia integration

• Interactive maps

• Public engagement

• Tourism applications

• Practical: Saudi heritage story

Custom Web Development

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript review

• Frontend frameworks: React, Vue.js, Angular

• Responsive design

• Bootstrap for GIS

• API integration

• Deployment and hosting

• Version control with Git

Day 4: Mobile GIS Development

Mobile GIS Overview

• Native vs. hybrid vs. web

• iOS and Android platforms

• Cross-platform: React Native, Flutter

• Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

• Offline capabilities

• GPS integration

• GCC mobile market

ArcGIS Field Apps

• Field Maps: data collection

• Survey123: form-based surveys

• QuickCapture: rapid capture

• Workforce: work assignment

• Explorer: mobile viewer

• Tracker: location tracking

• Integration workflows

Survey123 Development

• XLSForm specification

• Question types and widgets

• Calculations and constraints

• Cascading selects

• Photo attachments with GPS

• Offline surveys

• Practical: Inspection survey for Saudi municipality

Field Maps Configuration

• Web map preparation

• Pop-up configuration

• Editing forms design

• Related tables

• Offline areas

• Track viewer

• Practical: Utility inspection workflow

QuickCapture Designer

• Button-based capture

• Project configuration

• Custom buttons and panels

• Photo capture

• Integration with ArcGIS

• Use cases: rapid assessment

• Practical: Emergency response app

Native Mobile Development

• ArcGIS Runtime SDK: iOS, Android

• Development setup

• Creating mobile apps

• Displaying maps

• User location and navigation

• Offline map areas

• Editing and querying

Day 5: Advanced Topics & Cloud Platforms

ArcGIS REST API

• RESTful services

• Authentication: OAuth, token

• Query operations

• Geometry operations

• Geocoding services

• Geoprocessing tasks

• Error handling

• Practical: Custom API integration

Google Maps Platform

• Google Maps JavaScript API

• Maps, markers, info windows

• Places API: search, autocomplete

• Directions API: routing

• Geocoding

• Billing and quotas

• Practical: Delivery route optimization

Mapbox Platform

• Mapbox Studio: custom styles

• Datasets and tilesets

• Mapbox GL JS

• Navigation SDK

• Geocoding and search

• Pricing

• Practical: Custom GCC basemap

Open Source Stack

• GeoServer: publishing layers

• PostGIS: spatial database

• PostgreSQL configuration

• OpenLayers client

• Deployment architecture

• Cost-effective solutions

• Practical: Open-source infrastructure

Cloud GIS Deployment

• AWS GIS services: S3, EC2, RDS

• Azure Maps

• Google Cloud Platform

• Serverless architectures

• Container deployment: Docker, Kubernetes

• Scalability

• GCC cloud regulations

Real-Time GIS

• WebSockets for live updates

• ArcGIS GeoEvent Server

• Stream layers

• IoT sensor integration

• Real-time tracking

• Geofencing and alerts

• Practical: Live vehicle tracking

Spatial Databases

• PostgreSQL with PostGIS

• Spatial data types

• Spatial queries

• Indexing

• Database design

• Connection pooling

• Practical: Building spatial database

Security and Authentication

• OAuth 2.0 implementation

• Token-based authentication

• Role-based access control

• HTTPS and SSL

• API key management

• Data privacy: GDPR, Saudi regulations

Performance Optimization

• Caching strategies: CDN

• Tile caching and vector tiles

• Code optimization: minification

• Lazy loading

• Database optimization

• Load testing

• Monitoring

Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

• PWA fundamentals

• Service workers

• Offline functionality

• App manifest

• Push notifications

• Browser support

• Practical: Offline GCC map app

Capstone Project

• Comprehensive application:

  • GCC use case

  • Design architecture

  • Frontend development

  • Backend services

  • Mobile component

  • Database integration

  • Testing and deployment

  • Documentation

  • Presentation

• Instructor feedback

DevOps for GIS

• Version control: Git

• CI/CD pipelines

• Automated testing

• Deployment automation

• Monitoring and logging

• Agile methodologies

Future Trends

• AI in GIS

• Machine learning integration

• Augmented Reality (AR)

• Digital twins

• 5G impact

• Edge computing

• Blockchain

Course Review

• Key technologies recap

• Project portfolio

• Career pathways

• Freelancing opportunities

• Certificate presentation

• Developer community

Certification Benefits

Professional Recognition

• Web & Mobile GIS Developer certificate

• Full-stack spatial developer skills

• 40-60% salary increase

• Freelance opportunities

• Remote work possibilities

• Job portfolio

Organizational Value

• Custom GIS solutions

• Cost savings vs. commercial apps

• Enhanced user engagement

• Mobile workforce efficiency

• Real-time decision-making

• Innovation advantage

Training Delivery Options

• Classroom: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha

• Virtual instructor-led: Live online with coding

• In-company: Customized (minimum 6 participants)

• Hands-on labs: Extensive coding practice

• Software: ArcGIS Developer, VS Code, Git

• Prerequisites: Basic programming helpful

• Portfolio development: Real-world projects

Build the Future of Spatial Applications

Web and mobile GIS development skills are in high demand across the GCC for smart cities, e-government, and digital transformation. Master modern technologies to create innovative spatial solutions.

Master web & mobile GIS development and build next-generation spatial applications.