Introduction to QGIS
- Introductory course on using QGIS with practical exercises using environmental data. Understand how to view and style spatial data in QGIS. Set up projects and create your own data. Learn basic geoprocessing operations and troubleshoot problems. Gain access to an experienced trainer and course handouts. Topics include installing GIS, project setup, adding data, cartography basics, and geoprocessing. Taught by experienced trainer Judith Nathanail, focusing on practical skills for environmental problem-solving.
Overview
The Online QGIS Training course is designed for beginners with little to no experience in using QGIS but with basic computer skills. The training focuses on practical exercises using environmental data. Participants will learn how to view and style spatial data, set up projects, utilize various data sources, create their own data, perform geoprocessing operations, and produce high-quality outputs. Taught by experienced trainer Judith Nathanail, the course covers topics such as GIS installation, project setup, data addition, cartography basics, and geoprocessing.
Who should attend
Environmental Consultants
Course Content
Who is it for?
This is an introductory course on how to use QGIS, with examples using environmental data. It is suited for those with no or minimal experience of using QGIS, but you should have reasonable computer skills (eg know how to install programs, how to navigate the folder structure on your computer and how to organise files). The training is delivered as a series of practical exercises with provided data.
What will I get out of it?
- understand how to use QGIS to view and style spatial data
- be able to set up a project (including choosing the coordinate reference system)
- make use of open and other data sources
- create your own data
- carry out basic geoprocessing operations (buffer and clip)
- create report quality outputs
- troubleshoot frequently encountered problems
- access to an experienced and knowledgeable trainer
- digital copies of course hand outs
- information on where to find out more
What topics are covered?
- Installing GIS
- Navigating the display
- Setting up a project
- Adding different types of data (vector, raster, csv)
- Adding data via WMS
- Cartography basics (symbology and labelling)
- Making your own data (polygons, lines and points)
- Making your own data (georeferencing from an image)
- Finding data online
- Basic geoprocessing
- Creating maps for reports
The course is taught by Judith Nathanail– an experienced trainer who works as an environmental consultant and who knows how to help all course attendees get the most from the training. Judith uses all sorts of different data to solve environmental problems and also has long standing experience as a trainer in a range of technical subjects.
Duration:1 Day
Cost:£375 + Vat
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