Qgis Training | Qgis Course
In two days, learn the foundations of GIS with QGIS: coordinate systems, vector and raster data, common formats and web services, then design and export a clear, well-styled map.
QGIS is a free and open-source geographic information system (GIS) used by municipalities, consulting firms, public bodies and non-profits to display, analyze and map spatial data. In two days, you learn the essential GIS concepts and how to find your way around QGIS: choosing the right coordinate reference system, loading vector and raster data in common formats, and connecting to web map services.
The second part of the course focuses on mapping: organizing and selecting data, classifying it, applying the rules of graphic semiology and styling layers so that the map communicates clearly. You finish by building a complete QGIS project and exporting a finished map on a given subject.
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The Qgis Training | Qgis Course course at a glance
- Length
- 2 days
- Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Format
- Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Level
- Beginner
- Audience
- Professionals in urban planning, environment, engineering, real estate, natural resources, public administration or community organizations, and anyone who needs to produce maps or work with spatial data for the first time.
- Software
- QGIS, current long-term release (LTR), free and open source
- Price
- $951 per participant, or $808 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
- Language
- French or English
Doussou Formation and Qgis Training | Qgis Course: key facts
- Since 2016Doussou Formation has been delivering professional training in Quebec
- 300+specialized courses in our catalogue
- 97 %satisfaction according to client evaluations
- RAP · CPMTAccredited supplier and recognized training organization
Upcoming Qgis Training | Qgis Course sessions
Qgis Training | Qgis Course course outline
Introduction
- Installing QGIS
- What is a geographic information system (GIS)?
- Uses of GIS in organizations
- Overview of the QGIS interface
Coordinate Systems and Reference Surfaces
- Reference surfaces and coordinate reference systems
- Choosing the right projection
- Getting oriented in the QGIS environment
- Setting the project coordinate system
The Data: Representation and Nature of Geometric Information
- Vector data: points, lines and polygons; attribute tables
- Raster (matrix) data
- Industry standards: .shp, .gpkg, .gdb, .kml, .osm, GeoTIFF
- Web data services: WMS, WFS
- Organizing layers in a project
Computer-Assisted Mapping
- Organizing and selecting cartographic data
- Classification
- Graphic semiology and cartographic language
- Representation methods and cartographic styling
- Labels and legends
Building and Exporting a Map
- Building a project in QGIS
- Print layout: map, legend, scale bar, north arrow, title
- Exporting the map to PDF or image
- Practical exercise: a complete map on a given subject
Your Qgis Training | Qgis Course trainers
The course is given by one of the trainers below, depending on the session. They all follow the same outline, with the same exercises and course materials.
Prices and practical information
Preferred rate
$808 / participant
Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes
Standard price
$951 / participant
Businesses and individuals · plus taxes
Practical information
- Length: 2 days
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations
- Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.
- Equipment: A computer (Windows, macOS or Linux) with QGIS installed. Online: two screens are recommended.
Corporate Qgis Training | Qgis Course training
Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.
Participant reviews
97% satisfaction (end-of-course evaluations, 120 evaluations) · Read all testimonials
Frequently asked questions about the Qgis Training | Qgis Course course
Is QGIS free?
Yes. QGIS is free and open-source software that runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. It can be downloaded from the official QGIS website.
Which version of QGIS is used?
We recommend the current long-term release (LTR), which is the most stable version for professional use. The concepts taught also apply to more recent versions.
Do I need prior GIS knowledge?
No. The course begins with the basic concepts of GIS, coordinate systems and data types before moving on to mapping.
Can QGIS open our existing data?
QGIS reads most common formats, including Shapefile, GeoPackage, file geodatabase, KML and GeoTIFF, as well as web services such as WMS and WFS. In a private group, exercises can be built around your own data.
What can I get after the course?
Optional personalized coaching is available, as well as help with designing or reviewing a mapping project and automating tasks.
Why take this Qgis Training | Qgis Course course
Objectives: what you will be able to do
- explain the concepts and foundations of a geographic information system (GIS);
- find your way around the QGIS interface: panels, layers, toolbars and the browser;
- choose an appropriate coordinate reference system and projection for your project;
- tell vector data from raster data and know when to use each;
- open and manage common formats such as Shapefile, GeoPackage, file geodatabase, KML, OpenStreetMap data and GeoTIFF;
- add layers from web services such as WMS and WFS;
- select, organize and classify data, then style it following the rules of graphic semiology;
- build a QGIS project and export a finished digital map.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills: managing files and folders and using common software. No prior GIS experience is required.
What is included
- Course materials and exercise files for each participant
- Certificate of attendance
- Optional personalized coaching after the course
- In public in-person sessions:
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant
- Parking (in some cities)
- Wi-Fi access
Concrete result
You leave with a complete QGIS project and a finished map that you designed and exported yourself, along with a method you can reuse for your own maps. You also receive the course materials and exercise data.