GEO-102 | Introduction to QGIS: Open-Source GIS Fundamentals

About Course

QGIS has become the go-to open-source alternative to commercial GIS software, powering spatial workflows for governments, NGOs, universities, and private-sector teams around the world. This course gives you a hands-on, project-based introduction to QGIS — from installing the software and understanding vector and raster data, to running real spatial analysis and producing print-ready maps.

You’ll work through the same core GIS concepts covered in commercial-software courses, but using a completely free toolset, making this an ideal starting point whether you’re new to GIS entirely or looking to add an open-source option to your existing skillset.

By the end of the course, you’ll be comfortable navigating QGIS, managing spatial data, performing core geoprocessing tasks, and designing professional map layouts ready to share or publish.

Install and navigate QGIS confidently as a free, open-source GIS platform
Understand the difference between vector and raster spatial data
Manage coordinate reference systems and reproject layers correctly
Style and symbolize layers for clear, professional maps
Perform core spatial analysis: buffer, clip, intersect, and spatial joins
Use the QGIS Processing Toolbox for repeatable geoprocessing workflows
Design and export print-ready and web-ready map layouts

Course Content

GEO102 l Module 1 – Getting Started with QGIS
Setting up QGIS and understanding core spatial data concepts. Duration : 3h Tools : QGIS Level : Beginner

Introducing QGIS and the Open-Source GIS Ecosystem
Installing QGIS and Exploring the Interface
Understanding Vector and Raster Data in QGIS
Loading and Managing Layers

GEO102 l Module 2 – Working with Spatial Data
Managing coordinate systems, styling, and editing spatial data. Duration : 3h Tools : QGIS Level : Beginner

GEO102 l Module 3 – Spatial Analysis with QGIS
Running core geoprocessing and spatial analysis workflows. Duration : 3h Tools : QGIS Level : Beginner

GEO102 l Module 4 – Map Design & Sharing
Designing professional map layouts and sharing finished projects. Duration : 3h Tools : QGIS Level : Beginner

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