Training Course on GIS Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis using QGIS

Making timely decisions requires not only innovative ways to access accurate and real time information, but also tools to help present the information in ways that are useful. Giving a spatial dimension to data and performing spatial data analysis using QGIS speeds interpretation visualization which eventually speeds up implementation of programs. Integrating GIS and Remote Sensing as a decision making tool has seen many organizations gain competitive advantage and remain relevant globally.
This training course on GIS Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis using QGIS is aimed at helping participants understand how well they can apply GIS and remote sensing technology in getting the best out of spatial data. The course will be offered using Quantum GIS (QGIS) software.

Training Course on GIS Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis using QGIS

Target Participants

This course is ideal for cartographers, GIS users, IT professionals, web developers, geoscientists, surveyors, software engineers, database and system administrators, and monitoring and evaluation experts.

Course Duration

5 Days

What you will learn

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

  • Easily develop and implement a GIS project
  • Master the principles and concepts of spatial analysis using GIS and RS technologies
  • Comfortably acquire, manipulate and save data sources in a QGIS software
  • Understand how GIS database works and how to update them
  • Easily edit data in QGIS
  • Learn digital image processing techniques
  • Master key techniques in output and results dissemination in GIS project.
  • Discover and use the internet for publishing maps

Course Outline

Introduction to GIS concepts

  • Principles of GIS and  Remote Sensing
  • Components of GIS Systems
  • GIS Capabilities and Functions
  • Spatial Data Infrastructure

Introduction to GIS data

  • Vector geometries
  • Vector information
  • Raster basics
  • Data attribute table
  • Metadata

Spatial Reference Systems

  • Map projections
  • Coordinate system
  • GPS system

ODK and GIS

  • Introduction to Mobile Data Collection using ODK
  • GIS Mapping ODK collected data

GIS data acquisition

  • Extracting data from Satellite images
  • Remote sensing data
  • Extracting data from online GIS data sources
  • Obtaining Data from topographic sheets
  • Downloading Data from open street maps

Map making using QGIS software

  • Map Components
  • Working with shapefiles and attribute data in QGIS

Loading GIS Data into QGIS

  • Vector and raster data layer
  • Working with attributes
  • Importing spreed sheets or CSVs
  • Adding a base map
  • Geocoding addresses

Key Options of Geospatial Data Representations

  • Data and layout view
  • Layer order and transparency
  • Symbology and label
  • Annotations

Styling geographical features

  • Basic vector styling
  • Basic raster styling
  • Raster mosaicing and clipping

Producing final map

Spatial Analysis

Point pattern analysis

  • Heatmap in QGIS
  • Graduated point map
  • Density maps
  • Offset point location 

Buffer analysis

Join analysis

  • Spatial join
  • Table join
  • Spatial query

Point in polygon analysis

Web Mapping

  • Architecture of web mapping
  • Web mapping with Google fusion tables.

Country
City
Dates
Kenya
Nairobi
Rwanda
Kigali
Uganda
Kampala
Kenya
Mombasa
South Sudan
Juba

Training Approach for GIS Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis using QGIS Course

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification on GIS Mapping and Spatial Data Analysis using QGIS

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with an internationally recognized certificate. Altum Training and Research Institute is NITA certified. Read more.

Tailor-Made Course 

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more info@altumtrainings.com

Payment

The training fee covers tuition fees, learning materials, and training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.

Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of training and proof of payment sent to info@altumtrainings.com

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