QGIS Essentials

This QGIS Essentials course is aimed at users who are new to GIS, as well as those seeking to refresh and solidify their existing skills. Attendees will learn the core concepts and basics of GIS, explore vector and raster data types, and familiarise themselves with coordinate reference systems and projections. Through a series of practical tutorials using real-world data, participants will master how to view georeferenced data overlaid on background mapping, edit existing datasets, and analyse spatial data. Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will receive an official QGIS certificate to formally validate their skills.

Our training approach

All of our training courses combine presentations with practical exercises, allowing delegates to practice the techniques and concepts being taught. Delegates are supplied with a course manual containing all exercises and presentation materials. Delegates are encouraged to bring any datasets they may find useful during Open Sessions, held at the end of each day where tutors aim to solve any relevant GIS queries or problems.

Prior knowledge

No previous experience with geographic information systems is required to attend this course. The only necessary prerequisite is a baseline of basic computer skills, allowing anyone to quickly get to grips with QGIS for both simple and more complex tasks.

Course outline

Gain the skills to build efficient spatial databases, perform advanced data interrogation, and design professional, production-ready maps.

• Introduction to GIS and related data types
• Understanding projections and coordinate reference systems
• Navigating the QGIS interface, features, menus, toolbars, and map navigation
• Managing raster and vector data formats, attributes, querying and setting attribute values
• Setting layers styling and labelling
• Digitising vector geometries with precision tools
• Working with print layouts and exporting maps
• Running processing algorithms
• Installing and managing QGIS plugins

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