Udemy – GeoEducate: Introduction to GIS and Mapping with QGIS 2024-8

Published on: 2024-09-12 14:27:20

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Description

GeoEducate course: Introduction to GIS and Mapping with QGIS. This course introduces you to the world of Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial technologies and teaches you how to use real-world data and QGIS software to create maps and perform basic GIS analysis. Unlike other online resources, this course focuses on real-world applications of GIS in some of the world’s largest humanitarian operations, particularly in the Middle East. Using data and examples from these areas, this course teaches you the power of GIS to understand context and support decision-making. After completing this course, you will:

You will gain a good understanding of GIS and be able to speak a common language with other GIS professionals, data managers or data analysts.
Use QGIS software with confidence to create accurate cartographic maps to communicate important key messages to your team.
Know where to get valid data for your maps and analyses.
Use QGIS software to perform basic spatial analysis.
Prepare for more advanced geospatial courses.

What you will learn in the GeoEducate: Introduction to GIS and Mapping with QGIS course

Understanding GIS concepts and terms and ensuring mastery of them through tests and interactive exercises.
Develop skills in QGIS to design clear and attractive maps using effective map design principles for visual communication.
Learn to use QGIS for basic spatial analysis and apply it to real-world scenarios to gain actionable insights.
Identify valid sources of spatial data and integrate real-world data into mapping exercises for practical application.

This course is suitable for people who

Beginners in the world of GIS who want to learn how to create maps and perform basic analysis using QGIS and valid data.
There are data professionals who want to add a geographic component to their skillset and start creating amazing maps and visualizations to communicate their message to their teams.