Entry-level concepts for geospatial and earth observation: map literacy, coordinate systems/projections, vector vs raster, metadata, data ethics/licensing, and an intro to the open-source geospatial (OSGeo) stack.

A practical introduction to GIS using QGIS, worked through at your own pace. Six modules cover the QGIS interface, attribute data, map styling, raster and terrain analysis, coordinate systems, georeferencing, digitising and basic spatial analysis, using real-world case studies. No prior GIS experience needed.

Who it's for: Complete GIS beginners and users moving to open-source GIS. 

Format: Self-paced, online, with quizzes and a discussion forum 

Duration: About 18 to 20 hours 

Certificate: Official QGIS certificate of completion

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Course rating:

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A hands-on introduction to desktop GIS with QGIS, the leading free and open-source GIS. Learn to navigate QGIS, manage coordinate reference systems, style and label maps, create and edit vector and raster data, run basic spatial analysis and produce print-ready map layouts. No prior GIS experience needed.

Who it's for: GIS beginners, professionals moving from proprietary software, and anyone who works with spatial data. Format: Instructor-led, online or in person (on-site for groups of 7 or more)

Duration: 3 days

Certificate: Official QGIS certificate and a Kartoza GIS Academy certificate of completion

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See the self-paced course: https://kartoza.com/training-courses/introduction-to-gis-with-qgis-self-paced/