Computer

• A laptop or desktop running Windows 10 or 11, macOS or Linux
• At least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB is better for large datasets)
• At least 10 GB of free disk space for software and course data

You can read pages and watch videos on a phone or tablet, but most exercises need a computer.

Software

• QGIS: install the version named on the course's Start here page. If no version is named, use the current Long Term Release from qgis.org.
• Other tools: courses that use PostGIS, Python, QField or Mergin Maps list the extra software and versions on their Start here page.
• Mobile field data courses: you will also need an Android or iOS phone or tablet.

Installing software usually needs administrator rights. If you use a work computer, ask your IT department to install it before the course starts.

Web browser

• A current version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari
• JavaScript and cookies enabled

Internet connection

A stable broadband connection is enough. Videos adjust to your connection speed. If your connection is slow or expensive, download each module's data in one go and work offline in QGIS.