intro To GIS Course
Gain essential GIS expertise for geography and geology fields: source accurate spatial data, initialise projects effectively, process and analyse layers, conduct buffer and risk evaluations, and craft professional maps that simplify complex landscapes into practical insights for decision-making. This beginner-friendly programme builds confidence in using GIS tools for real-world applications across various sectors.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to manage a complete GIS project, starting from defining study areas and goals to producing easy-to-read maps and reports. You will discover reliable geospatial data sources, configure projects with proper coordinate systems, process and refine data layers, perform buffer and overlay analyses for distance and hazard evaluation, and design professional map layouts and visuals suitable for non-experts.
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Develop skills
- Set up GIS projects by organising data, resolving coordinate reference system problems, and selecting appropriate projections.
- Source spatial data by locating, evaluating, and acquiring top-quality global GIS datasets.
- Clean GIS data swiftly through clipping, topology corrections, and preparation of vector and raster layers.
- Create thematic maps including slope, land use, and residential layers for detailed analysis.
- Perform proximity and risk mapping using buffers, overlays, and generate straightforward outputs for sharing.
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