A lot of the data that you will work with in GIS either starts, or can be transformed into table-based data. So it is important to get familiar with the various tools and windows within QGIS for working with this data type. This course will provide that.
Who is it for?
Although Skills taught in this course are applicable to GIS users in most sectors, it is especially relevant for those working in government administration or NGOs, in health, education, population (census) or regional/national infrastructure.
Pre-requisites
: Foundation skills in QGIS (see Courses A001 to A005)
Estimated learning time
: 2 hours
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Selections and queries are a set of techniques for sorting through a dataset, in order to isolate the records or features that you want to study. These are essential skills for a GIS user.
Who is it for?
Although Skills taught in this course are applicable to GIS users in most sectors, it is especially relevant for those working in government administration or NGOs, in health, education, population (census) or regional/national infrastructure.
Pre-requisites
: Foundation skills in QGIS (see Courses A001 to A005)
Estimated learning time
: 2 hours
More information:
full course description PDF
Start creating features on your digital map! Study areas, catchment zones, travel routes, watercourses, locations of health posts or schools, or farms… Literally any geographic feature or phenomena! Get familiar with many different editing tools and techniques.
Who is it for?
Applicable to GIS users in most sectors, it is especially relevant for those working in government administration or NGOs, in health, education, population (census) or regional/national infrastructure.
Pre-requisites
: Foundation skills in QGIS (see Courses A001 to B002)
Estimated learning time
: 3 hours
More information:
full course description PDF
Now that you have explored QGIS and you understand how to work with spatial data, it is time to share that data as a map with your audience. Remember that the power of GIS comes from being able to communicate complex geographic realities in terms that can be understood by a non-technical audience. Therefore, understanding how to create the map is fundamental!
Who is it for?
Applicable to all GIS users, in any sector. The course focuses on the mechanics of how to produce a standard GIS map.
Pre-requisites
: Foundation skills in QGIS (see Courses A001 to A005)
Estimated learning time
: 1.5 hours
More information:
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