QGIS Desktop and QGIS Server Training Course
This training course will equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge on how to report, analyze, and disseminate data for all health programs.
Course Overview
| Course Title | QGIS Desktop and QGIS Server Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | TBA |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview
This 5-day training course offered at T4D is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to effectively use QGIS Desktop and QGIS Server for various GIS tasks. QGIS, a powerful and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) software, allows users to analyze and visualize spatial data, create maps, and develop web mapping applications. This course provides hands-on experience with both QGIS Desktop for data management and analysis, and QGIS Server for publishing and serving GIS data on the web. Participants will learn how to handle spatial data, perform spatial analysis, create custom maps, and set up QGIS Server to share their maps and data online.
Course Duration
5 days
Target Audience
- GIS analysts and specialists
- Cartographers and surveyors
- Urban planners and environmental scientists
- IT professionals interested in web mapping applications
- Researchers and academics using GIS for spatial data analysis
- Professionals in natural resource management and environmental monitoring
Personal Impact
- Gain proficiency in using QGIS Desktop for data analysis and mapping.
- Learn to create, customize, and export high-quality maps.
- Develop skills to manage and analyze spatial data effectively.
- Understand the process of setting up and managing QGIS Server.
- Enhance your ability to share GIS data and maps with stakeholders.
Organizational Impact
- Improve spatial data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
- Increase the quality and precision of maps and spatial visualizations.
- Enhance collaboration by enabling web-based GIS solutions.
- Empower staff to use open-source GIS tools, reducing software costs.
- Support organizational goals in areas like urban planning, environmental management, and resource allocation.
Course Objectives
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of QGIS Desktop and its capabilities.
- To teach participants how to perform spatial analysis and create custom maps using QGIS.
- To introduce the functionalities and setup of QGIS Server for web mapping applications.
- To provide practical experience in managing and sharing GIS data on the web.
- To integrate QGIS tools into the participants’ everyday GIS workflows.
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to QGIS Desktop
- Overview of QGIS software and its applications
- Installing and setting up QGIS
- Interface navigation and basic functionalities
- Importing and managing different types of spatial data
- Creating and editing vector and raster data
- Case Study: Setting up a QGIS project for urban planning
Module 2: Data Analysis and Visualization in QGIS
- Performing basic spatial analysis (buffering, overlays, spatial queries)
- Working with attribute tables and data fields
- Symbolizing data and creating thematic maps
- Using plugins to extend QGIS capabilities
- Data visualization techniques (heatmaps, interpolation)
- Real-Life Project: Analyzing spatial data for environmental impact assessment
Module 3: Advanced Mapping and Geoprocessing Techniques
- Advanced geoprocessing tools in QGIS
- Creating and managing map layouts
- Using print composer and atlas generation
- Automating tasks with QGIS processing models
- Best practices for map design and cartography
- Case Study: Designing a comprehensive map layout for a regional development plan
Module 4: Introduction to QGIS Server and Web Mapping
- Overview of QGIS Server and its role in web mapping
- Setting up QGIS Server on a local machine
- Publishing QGIS Desktop projects to QGIS Server
- Creating and configuring web map services (WMS, WFS)
- Introduction to web GIS clients (QGIS Web Client, Lizmap)
- Real-Life Project: Publishing a QGIS Desktop project as an interactive web map
Module 5: Managing and Sharing GIS Data with QGIS Server
- Advanced QGIS Server configuration and management
- Securing QGIS Server and managing user access
- Optimizing performance for large datasets
- Integrating QGIS Server with other GIS and web mapping platforms
- Troubleshooting common issues in QGIS Server
- Case Study: Deploying a web-based GIS solution for community engagement and data sharing
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
