Introduction to QGIS online

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This online course offers the unique combination of giving you a solid introduction to the popular free and open source software QGIS and providing dedicated 1 to 1 support to get your own GIS project started.

This course is intended for those who have little or no QGIS knowledge.

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IQGISonline

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TBC

Course Description

This course introduces the underlying principles and methods of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). It examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, manipulation, analysis, presentation and output of digital geographical data in a GIS and provides opportunities for the development of practical skills in processing data using a leading Open Source GIS software package, QGIS.

The course comprises a series of presentations and practical sessions using QGIS software with example data sets taken from a variety of fields. The main elements of the QGIS user interface are introduced and topics covered include: data management, data visualisation, analysis, data presentation and reporting. The course finishes off with a personal 1 to 1 session where the trainer provides hands on support to help you mapping your own data, it provides 11 hours of training split across three sessions plus a short session to ensure you are set-up for the course.

The full course outline can be viewed here

Course structure:

The course is based on a zoom video call and runs over four sessions.
The first session is very short connection test to ensure your learning experience will not be hindered by technical issues. Session two and three are run as a small group with each session lasting 6 hours plus an hour long break for lunch and shorter breaks in the morning and afternoon. The sessions comprise a series of presentations, demos and practical exercises with the trainer being available for help at all times. The last session is a booked one-hour slot of 1 to 1 help with the trainer. This session is meant to work on your own data/workflow and resolve potential queries. The slot will be at a mutually convenient time within 1 week of course finishing.

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

Please select the correct course dates from the booking selection below

Start	End	Places Left	Course Fee

23/02/2027	24/02/2027	0		Book Course

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Course Platform: Zoom (desktop version)

Course Delivery: The course is delivered over Zoom and consists of two live, trainer-led sessions that run each day from 0930 to 1630hrs. There is a one hour break for lunch at approximately 1300hrs.

Course Content: The course is broken down into a series of sections, each covering a specific aspect of GIS or ArcGIS Pro. Each section has a presentation and/or demonstration delivered by the trainer followed by a practical exercise for you to carry out. The trainer is present at all times to offer assistance and discussion.

Connection Test: Ahead of the course there will be an optional short, 15 minute, connection test held over Zoom to ensure your learning experience will not be hindered by technical issues.

Technical Requirements:
In order to participate you need access to a laptop/computer that meets the following requirements:

· Stable internet connection

· Built in camera, microphone and speaker or connected external devices

· Zoom (desktop version) installed on the machine you are using for the course

· QGIS installed on the machine you are using on the course

· A licence to use ArcGIS Pro - a licence will be provided if you do not have your own

Instructions on how to download and install Zoom and QGIS will be provided.

Discounts: Discounts are available, please see the Additional Items tab for information. Please note that we have a policy to only apply one discount per booking. If you have any queries, please contact us at training@geodata.soton.ac.uk

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 training@geodata.soton.ac.uk with the details of the course(s) that you wish to attend and the number and names of delegates per course.

Organisational discounts: We offer discounts for organisations booking two or more delegates onto a course. For bookings of 3 or more delegates please contact GeoData directly on training@geodata.soton.ac.uk

Course Confirmation: The course requires at least three delegates to run and will be cancelled if this number is not met. We will confirm the running of the course with delegates 10 working days prior to the course start date. If the course is cancelled, we will offer to move your booking onto the next instance or issue a full refund.

Cancellation: You may cancel a booking before the course is confirmed for a full-refund (or a place on an alternative date). We are unable to issue refunds after the course is confirmed. If you are unable to attend a course you have booked onto please contact training@geodata.soton.ac.uk

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