Welcome to the QGIS Crash Course!

Thursdays: October 13 / 20 / 27 

16h30 - 18h30 CEST (GMT+1 - France time)
3 modules of 2 hours, mixing theory, practice and group work
Cost: 120 EUR

The crash course for regular, non-technical people who are interested in using maps in their professional life but don't know where to start.

Why a Crash Course?

There is a vast amount of data out there, ready to be used in a visual, mapped way. And anyone can do it with a little bit of training. This course is that very training you need to get up and running!

Who's this course for?

For anyone looking to up their knowledge of maps: no prior knowledge or experience required. You'll need a computer, a few hours of time, enthusiasm and curiosity to learn something new. 

How the course works

This live English course is divided into 3 modules. It uses real-life data and concrete scenarios to show you where to find data and how to use it. Before the course, you will need to download QGIS on your computer: it can be Mac, Linux or Windows! 

The course is a mix of theory, individual practice and group work. It's an occasion to learn something new, test it out and work with others in your field to solve a problem. 

What will the course cover?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to identify, locate, download and visualize data on customized maps using QGIS software.

Module 1: Intro to maps and vocabulary 
By the end of Module 1, participants will be able to explain what types of data are used in a map and where to find them. 

Topics include:

• Types of data used to make maps
• Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS)
• Types of software and file types
• Where to find data you need to make maps
• How to download and save data
• Importing and using open-source data
• Save a project on QGIS and share it with colleagues

Module 2: Making a basic map  
By the end of Module 2, participants will be able to create a basic map using open-source data. 

Topics include:

• Semiology for maps: best practices
• Simple styling: colors and custom points
• How to create a choropleth map
• Using labels
• How to filter numbers and locations
• Case study: Recap what you've learned so far

Module 3: Making custom maps 
By the end of Module 3, participants will be able to create and export custom maps using their own data and styles. 

Topics include:

• Importing and joining external data sets with a shapefile
• OpenStreet Map layers and plugins
• Best practices for creating a professional map
• How to export data to Excel
• Print layout: styles, legend, moving and scaling a map
• Exporting your map to PDF and PNG format

Cancellation Policy:

Ticket are refundable up to 1 month (30 days) ahead of the event.