The course introduces the basic functionalities of the QGIS geographic information system software. In the course the participant will learn the key processes related to the use of QGIS, such as: importing spatial data into the software locally and from an interface service, editing and analyzing the data, visualizing vector and raster data, and finally exporting the spatial data as a map to print. 

The course covers various features which are needed for importing, processing and exporting spatial data. The participants will also learn how to digitize spatial data and how to produce a thematic map.

The course is suitable for those who have basic knowledge of geographic information and especially for those who have previous experience with other GIS software, but are new to QGIS. The course also suits those who want to refresh their basic QGIS skills.

Course program

• QGIS user interface
• Spatial datasets and web services
• Visualization and labeling of spatial data
• Classification of spatial data
• Map printout
• Editing geospatial data
• Spatial data analyses
• QGIS plugins