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  • Welcome to GIS Foundations

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    • Please proceed as follows:

      1. Preview the course materials on this page
      2. Read the Program Outline.
      3. If you wish to participate, you must enrol: first ensure that you are logged in to your user account (if you are new to GRID3, you can Create a new account on the login page), then enrol here.
      4. Explore the sections Video guide…, Course descriptions…, and Practical requirements… read these sections carefully and follow the instructions, so you get set up correctly
      5. Introduce yourself in the Discussion Forum: you will find it in the Getting help section below
      6. Work through the 9 courses in this program: enrol on each one, then work through the materials and assessments
      7. Complete the feedback form, and download your certificate!


  • Video guide for this program

    • Program overview

      • About GRID3
      • GIS Foundations Program

    • Meet the team

      The training team are here to provide help and advice on your learning journey. If you have any questions about this program, go to Getting help – discussion forum, and start a discussion.

      Graeme Hornby

      Graeme Hornby

      Lead Trainer

      		 Josie Foster

      Josie Foster

      Support Trainer
      GRID3

      		 Oualid Fouad

      Oualid Fouad

      Support Trainer
      GRID3

  • Course descriptions and links to enrol

  • Getting help – discussion forum

    • Click below to visit the discussion forum, for any general questions you may have about the training program, e.g. software requirements and set up, getting familiar with this learning platform, timeframe and expectations, etc. 

      Note: if you have queries on specific training topics please use the topic forum on the relevant course page.

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      Forum
      Discussion forum: GIS Foundations Program

  • Practical requirements and setup

    • Prerequisite skills:

      You are expected to have basic IT skills and to be familiar with MS Office applications, particularly Excel, or another spreadsheet application.

      Requirements:

      In order to successfully complete this course you should ensure the following:

      1. You must have sole use of a computer and internet connection, for the duration of the training programme.
    • 2. QGIS desktop software downloaded and installed

      This should be organised in advance of the training, as the application installer is a large file (approx. 1GB); once installed you should ensure it is functioning correctly. To download and install QGIS follow the guidance document below:

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      Guide to installing QGIS File
      PDF document
    • 3. GRID3 training data, downloaded and saved locally:
        • Download all data required for this programme as a single ZIP file from here: GRID3 training data downloads
        • When the zip file has downloaded, extract the files and save the folder G3_GIS_Training directly to your 'C:/' drive; the file path should therefore read C:\G3_GIS_Training
        • The file path to your data should therefore read C:\G3_GIS_Training

  • Training Feedback and your Certificate

    • Feedback Form:

      Once you have completed all courses in this program, please tell us what you think...how was this learning experience? 

      Now that you have gone through all of the course materials and completed your required assessments, we invite you to give us your feedback on this training programme – see the link below.

      ....Cannot click the feedback link below? 

      • You may still have steps to complete (this will be indicated below)


    • Training Certificate:

      Once you have completed the Feedback Form above, you will be eligible for your certificate 

      Once you have gone through all of the course materials, completed the required assessments, and submitted your feedback form, your certificate will be emailed to you. You can also download it from the link below.  

      If you cannot click or even see the link below, then you may not be logged in or enrolled correctly. Alternatively, you may have things still to complete. 

      • Firstly, check that you are logged in and enrolled correctly on this program 
      • Now check the course list above, and ensure you are enrolled on all required courses