Section outline


  • Please proceed as follows:

    1. Review your learning objectives: Watch the short video below, to understand your learning objectives for this module.
    2. Watch the lecture videos: These are slide presentations on the course topic.
    3. Complete the practical exercise: Download training data using the link below, and work through the tutorial at your own pace.
    4. Take the module quiz, and earn your badge!
    5. Questions on this topic? Go to the 'Getting help – discussion Forum' section above, and post questions, or share knowledge with your peers.

     
     


    • Module 1 – Lecture videos

      Your course trainer will introduce this topic in the video(s) below, and walk through the essential theory and concepts. The slides are available as a PDF, to view or download, using the links below.

      Video 1

      • Example microplanning maps
      • Core spatial datasets in GIS-enabled microplanning

      Video 2

      • Geoprocessing and spatial analysis - definitions
      • GIS data prep and management
      • Geoprocessing tools and techniques for microplanning
    • Click below to view or download the slides. If you have any questions  or comments , please post them on the Discussion Forum.  
    • Presentation slides File PDF
      Students must
      Mark as done
      3.6 MB

    • Module 1 – Exercise tutorial

      The practical exercise for this module is provided as a PDF, to either view or download. It contains detailed step-by-step guidance through the exercise. Click the link below , which will open the document in a pop-up window.

      Important note: you may need to enable Pops- ups in your browser

      We strongly recommend that you follow the instructions in the QGIS user settings document below. This brief guide will configure your local version of QGIS with settings that we have found to be helpful for working with these types of data.

      We encourage you to post any questions or comments on the exercise, in the Discussion Forum.  

    • Recommended QGIS user settings File PDF
      488.8 KB
    • Spatial data analyses using QGIS – Case study exercise File PDF
      Students must
      Mark as done
      9.5 MB
    • Download training data for the case study exercise from HERE URL
      Students must
      Mark as done

      This link will take you to a Google Drive location at which you can download a compressed zip file containing all data required for the case study. Please allow time for the download (333 MB) to complete.


    • Module Assessment (Quiz)

      Now have a go at the quiz! It comprises four questions, from the material in this course. You must achieve the pass mark to complete it, but you are given unlimited attempts. Good luck!

    • MODULE 1 – Assessment (QUIZ)
      Students must
      Receive a grade
      Receive a passing grade

      The quiz contains four questions, and a maximum of 14 points. They are designed to ensure your understanding of the GIS tools, techniques and data described in this course. Please note the following:

      • Do not worry if you don't pass first-time! You have unlimited attempts to complete the quiz
      • You will find the answers in the course materials and instructions
      • Use the Discussion Forum for any queries or guidance
      • Successful completion of this quiz is required for completing the training course; once all course components are complete you will receive your GRID3 certificate