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Introduction to QGIS (Online)

Jun 22 - 27 '23 | 06:00 PM (IST)
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Event Information

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: Thursday, 22 June 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 3: Friday, 23 June 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 3: Monday, 26 June 2023, 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) [Check Local Time]

Day 4: Tuesday, 27 June 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



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.

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