anyone in this field?

I am interested in changing to database programming, i am also interested in GIS, i am wondering is it best to take database courses first, before i take the GIS certificate class, from what I have read without knowing the root of database programming to do GIS is not a good idea, anyone have ideas?

start with Oracle Certification Associate or SQL server 2008

ok thanks, here in the states they have a 2 year program for the database and they also have an certification program for the GIS as well as a 2 year program, shall i still go the way you suggested?

Okay if is what you mean by that go for the latter (certification program for the GIS as well as a  2 year program) cos you will acquire both IT and GIS experience but bear in mind that you will be taught mainly IT in GIS classes with geography, geophysics or geo-science

ok thank you, u are able to venture to differnt sectors within gis correct? like oil and gas etc?

Of course though u will be able to venture to different sectors with IT skills esp in the oil & gas industry. I started with core IT and have supported sub-surface/GIS, production, telecoms in oil & gas industry. Good luck!

can we exchange emails if u don't mind

ezeamama_paul@yahoo.com/+2347032030566

aminalib:

anyone in this field?

I am interested in changing to database programming, i am also interested in GIS, i am wondering is it best to take database courses first, before i take the GIS certificate class, from what I have read without knowing the root of database programming to do GIS is not a good idea, anyone have ideas?

I will suggest that you look at Oracle Spatial (8i -11g) These versions of Oracle have SDO (Spatial Data Object) capability that made them ideal for GIS more than your typical Non-spatial Oracle version.

Yes i agree, you may require a strong foundation in GIS to function better as a database programmer with special emphasis on GIS.

If you are asking which one you should take first, then may l suggest that you start with GIS and build appreciation for geographic databases. Most GIS databases programers have very strong background in GIS, but not all GIS experts need strong background in database programming.

i reaaly appreciate your information

aminalib:

i reaaly appreciate your information

If you are in Lagos, May i offer you a free GIS appreciation course. I have an office at Masha Surulere, i have the systems, GIS software, and data. You'll also gain industry experience of how MTN and UBA PLC are using GIS. I laso have the right GIS resource person to help you on a good start.

If this does interest you, please let me know.

nice offer, i wish i could but i'm in usa. how long u been into gis?

See a Google search on me

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wow am impressed, may i have ur email as well i want to ask questions pertaining to mtn

aminalib:

wow am impressed, may i have your email as well i want to ask questions pertaining to mtn

See my blog here. http://www.lagosstreetmap..com

i will like to come for the free lecture
i am in Lagos. I am a geographer working i the oil sector

thanks