Advanced QGIS Online

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Online Advanced QGIS Course.
The course is run via a series of zoom video calls.

Course Code

GeodataAQOL

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TBC

Course Description

This online course builds on the delegates existing knowledge of QGIS. It comprises a series of presentations, demos and computer practical sessions using FREE open source GIS software. The example datasets are taken from a variety of fields.

Delegates are introduced to advanced analysis techniques using both raster and vector data. The course includes a basic introduction to the PostgresSQL/PostGIS enterprise database as well as the Python programming language. The course is designed for existing users of QGIS that want to expand their knowledge and carry out higher-level analysis.

This course is intended for those who have either completed our Introduction to QGIS course or have equivalent knowledge and experience.

Aims and objectives:
• To develop delegates understanding of the fundamental concepts of GIS including its strengths and limitations
• To expand on the concept of Open Source software
• To introduce the more advanced functionality of QGIS software package.
• To teach the advanced skills needed to obtain, import, manipulate, analyse, interpret, manage and output spatial data in order to investigate topics in the delegate's area of interest
• To demonstrate real-world uses of GIS

Learning outcomes - by the end of the course, delegates will have a knowledge and understanding of:
• Working with spatial databases including importing existing data sets
• Manipulating coordinate systems in QGIS
• Advanced field calculations
• Working with topologies
• Vector processing including tools such as union
• Raster processing and how to use the raster calculator
• Graphical Modeller
• PostGIS databases

Please click on the link below to download the course outline: Advanced QGIS online

Course structure:

Courses typically run between 9:30am and 4:30pm

Please visit more information tab via the read more link, for detailed timetable and technical requirements. This course will be presented on a Zoom Video Call.

Please select the correct course dates from the booking selection below

Start	End	Places Left	Course Fee

10/12/2024	11/12/2024	0		Book Course

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Course structure:
The course is based on a zoom video call and runs over two sessions.
We will hold a very short connection test before the course start date to ensure your learning experience will not be hindered by technical issues.

Session 1 and 2 are run as a small group with each session lasting 7 hours, including an hour break for lunch. The sessions comprise a series of presentations, demos and practical exercises with the trainer being available for help at all times.

Technical Requirements:
In order to participate you need access to a laptop/computer that meets the following requirements:
• stable internet connection
• build in camera, microphone and speaker or connected to external devices
• installed free video conferencing software Zoom (installation instructions will be provided prior to course start; it is a quick and simple process)
• installed free open source software QGIS (installation instructions will be provided; it is a quick and simple process)

	Course 10th and 11th December 2024
Connection test	5th December 11:00 - 11:30
Session 1	10th December 09:30-16:30
Session 2	11th December 09:30-16:30

Note:
Discounts available, please see Additional Items tab. Please note that we have a policy to only apply one discount per booking. If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected]

The online booking system on this website can only accept payment by credit card. If you wish to pay using a company purchase order please contact [email protected] with the details of the course(s) that you wish to attend and the number and names of delegates per course.

For bookings of 3 or more delegates please contact GeoData directly on [email protected]

We require a minimum of 3 attendees for a course to run. Courses will be confirmed by email a minimum of 10 days before the start of the course. If a course is cancelled the you will be given the option of a full refund or a move to a later course date.

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