Topic outline
- Welcome to this GRID3 Training Programme
Please proceed as follows:
- Review the programme information: The details are summarised above, and then described in more detail here in the Programme Outline.
- Enrol yourself on the programme: 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.
- Continue down this page, and follow the setup instructions!
- 'How to' video guides to this programme (please enrol to view)
- Course Description and Enrolment Links
This GIS Foundations programme consists of the following nine 'bitesize' courses. Work your way through the learning materials in each one, at your own pace. Some of the courses end with a 'quiz'. Complete all of the quizzes to earn your certificate. You can check your progress through the courses, at any stage, by visiting your Dashboard (link can also be found at the top of the page).
- A001: Principles of Spatial Data and GIS
- A002: Case Studies on the use of geospatial technology in the development sector
- A003: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - QGIS Core Functionality
- A004: Spatial Data Management in QGIS
- A005: Understanding Coordinate Reference Systems using QGIS
- B001: Working with Table Data in QGIS
- B002: Selecting and Querying Population Data using QGIS
- B003: Creating and Editing Data in QGIS
- B005: Basic Map Production in QGIS
Click to view the document below, which provides a detailed outline of the programme.
- GIS Foundations Programme, April 2023 - Details File PDF document Uploaded 2/04/23, 20:58
- General Enquiries
Click below to visit the forum, for any general questions you may have, e.g. software requirements and set up, getting familiar with the LMS, etc.
Note: If you have queries on specific GIS topics please use the forum on the relevant course page.
- 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:
- 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
- Your Training Certificate
Once you have gone through all of the course materials and completed the required assessments, you will be eligible for your certificate. It will be emailed to you, but 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 programme
- Now check the course list above, and ensure you are enrolled on all required courses