Introduction to QGIS (Online)

This is an introductory course that covers QGIS from the very basics. You will learn how to use QGIS for mapping, spatial data processing and spatial analysis. This class is ideal for participants with a basic knowledge of GIS who want to learn how to use QGIS to carry out common GIS tasks.

We will have 4 sessions of 3-hours each over 2 weeks. Participants must attend the full course (12-hours) to earn a certificate.

Day 1: Tuesday, 5 September 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 2: Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 3: Tuesday, 12 September 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 4: Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Instructor: Ujaval Gandhi

TA: Vigna Purohit

We will cover the following topics with hands-on exercises using interesting open datasets.

Creating Maps

• Importing Shapefiles and CSV files
• Filtering and selecting data records using QGIS Expressions
• Creating Proportional Circle Symbology
• Labeling
• Creating Maps using Print Layouts

Visualizing Spatial Data

• Table Joins
• Graduated Symbology
• Normalizing Data and Creating Choropleth Maps

Georeferencing

• Importing Scanned Images and PDFs
• Using Basemaps
• Georeferencing and Warping Data

Digitizing and Data Editing

• Creating Spatial Data
• Working with Digitizing Tools
• Creating Attributes

Geoprocessing

• Downloading Vector Data from OpenStreetMap
• Reprojecting and Buffering
• Zonal Statistics

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About the Instructor:

Ujaval Gandhi is the founder of Spatial Thoughts Academy. He has 15+ years of industry experience and recognized as one of the leading QGIS experts globally. 

See the full profile at https://spatialthoughts.com/about/

About Certification:

Spatial Thoughts is one of the handful of QGIS certifying organizations globally. Participants who attend a live session of this class and complete the course requirements will each receive an official, employer-verifiable certification from QGIS.org. Cost of each certification is €20 (~1750 INR) and is included in the workshop cost. Here's a sample certificate

Testimonials

• From the very beginning, it was evident that Ujaval possesses a deep understanding of QGIS and a passion for teaching. His ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable modules and explanations was truly remarkable. I found his teaching style to be clear, concise, and engaging, which made the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, covering all the essential aspects of QGIS. Younes Abid, Ph.d data scientist NLP CV SAR, BAYANAT, United Arab Emirates.
• I have taken many online courses on various topics, live and self-paced, some instructor-led and others not, and this has by far been my best experience. The live sessions make a world of difference. The small group learning is impactful as we get to share the experience and ask questions freely. Ujaval is very knowledgeable and communicates the material excellently. I truly appreciate him offering these courses. Santhosh was very helpful and they work very well as a team. I plan to take more courses with them. Elise Roberts, BRON Intl, The Bahamas.
• I’ve been working with QGIS for some years now, yet I learned a lot in this course that helped me better understand some processes and find more efficient work methods. I found it easy to follow and perfectly structured, covering many topics thanks to Ujaval’s outstanding knowledge and excellent communication. I appreciated all the extra tips provided during the exercises and the additional materials. I am looking forward to the next course! Luigi Carboni, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Logistics

• Participants will use their own computer with QGIS installed.
• The workshop will be conducted over Zoom. Meeting ID and password will be shared by email 1 day before the event.

Refund policy:

• You can cancel your registration up to 7-days before the class and get a full refund.
• For last-minute cancellations, we will try our best to accommodate you to a future batch of this course without an additional charge.
• In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or move the training to a different date, you will be provided a 100% refund.

Discounts:

Student discounts and scholarships are available. See eligibility criteria and application process.