Research on the Talents Training of GIS Based on the Market Multi-level Needs

Geographic information system (GIS) is a kind of computer systems which can collect storage, manage, analyze, display and use the spatial data. After being developed for about 30 years, GIS has become a new fast-growing industry in China. Range of applications is extended from the initial resource management and land-use planning to almost all areas related to spatial information, such as business, national defense, telecommunications, education, engineering, environment, government, health, resources, transportation, etc. The vigorous development of GIS technology in the 21st century has made new demands on GIS teaching and the training of GIS talents. Based on the investigation of the status of professional training at home and abroad, this paper analyze the problems of GIS education in China and the social and economic demands on qualified talents in GIS field, and propose the scheme of curriculum design and practical teaching system on GIS professionals to meet the social multi-level needs.