QGIS 10-Days Training
Tools and Exercises
Symbology
Layout
Raster- Composite (Image)
Model Builder
Training Content
Day 1: Introduction to GIS and QGIS
Introduction to GIS and QGIS:
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Overview of GIS Concepts
>Definition of GIS and its applications.
>Basic components of GIS: data, software, hardware, people, methods.
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Introduction to QGIS
>History and development of QGIS.
>Main features and capabilities of QGIS.
Installation and Basic Setup of QGIS:
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Installation of QGIS
>Downloading the latest version of QGIS.
>Installation process on different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).
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Basic Setup of QGIS
>Configuring project settings.
>Setting default projection and coordinate reference system (CRS).
Day 2: QGIS Interface and Navigation
QGIS Interface and Navigation:
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Understanding the QGIS Interface
>Main components: Map canvas, Layers panel, Browser panel, Toolbox.
>Toolbars and menus overview.
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Navigation in QGIS
>Zooming and panning across the map canvas.
>Overview of navigation tools and shortcuts.
Adding and Managing Vector Data Layers:
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Adding Vector Data Layers
>Loading vector data from different sources (Shapefile, GeoJSON, PostGIS).
>Understanding layer properties and symbology.
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Managing Vector Layers
>Layer styling: Symbolization, labeling.
>Layer properties: Attribute table, field calculations.
Day 3: Working with Attribute Tables and Queries
Working with Attribute Tables:
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Understanding Attribute Tables
>Exploring attribute table structure and data types.
>Sorting and filtering attribute data.
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Advanced Attribute Management
>Joining attribute tables.
>Calculating new fields using field calculator.
Spatial Queries and Analysis:
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Spatial Queries
>Performing spatial queries (e.g., select by location).
>Using spatial bookmarks and bookmarks manager.
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Basic Spatial Analysis
>Buffering and overlay analysis (Union, Intersection).
>Introduction to geoprocessing tools.
Day 4: Introduction to Raster Data and Image Analysis
Loading Raster Layers, Raster Symbology:
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Loading Raster Layers
>Importing raster data (e.g., GeoTIFF, JPEG) into QGIS.
>Understanding raster layer properties (metadata, CRS).
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Raster Symbology
>Applying color ramps and palettes to raster layers.
>Adjusting transparency and contrast for better visualization.
Performing Raster Calculations, Basic Image Analysis:
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Raster Calculations
>Using raster calculator for basic arithmetic operations.
>Applying conditional statements and reclassification.
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Basic Image Analysis
>Deriving slope and aspect from DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data.
>Analyzing raster neighborhoods using focal statistics.
Day 5: Geoprocessing Tools and Techniques
Geoprocessing Tools:
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Introduction to Geoprocessing Tools
>Overview of common tools (buffer, clip, merge).
>Performing basic vector operations.
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Advanced Geoprocessing Techniques
>Overlay analysis (Union, Intersection, Difference).
>Dissolve and spatial statistics.
Spatial Analysis Techniques:
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Proximity Analysis
>Creating buffers around features.
>Measuring distances and nearest neighbor analysis.
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Statistical Analysis
>Analyzing spatial patterns and distributions.
>Introduction to spatial interpolation technique.
Day 6: Web Mapping and QGIS Server
Web Mapping:
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Adding WMS and WFS Layers
>Connecting to web map services (WMS).
>Importing feature data from web feature services (WFS).
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Styling Web Layers
>Symbolizing WMS and WFS layers in QGIS.
>Managing layer visibility and transparency.
Day 7: Georeferencing Digitizing and Editing Vector Data
Georeferencing:
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Georeferencing- Satelite Image
>Georeferecning Raste Image .
>Lean about Control Points & GCP.
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Georeferencing- Toposheet
>Georeferecning Toposheet.
>GCP.
Digitizing Features:
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Digitizing New Features
>Creating new vector layers.
>Capturing and editing geometries.
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Advanced Editing Techniques
>Snapping options and vertex editing.
>Splitting, merging, and reshaping features.
Day 8: Cartography and Map Layouts
Managing Edits and Attribute Updates:
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Editing Attribute Data
>Updating attribute values and table management.
>Handling attribute joins and relational databases.
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Validation and Quality Assurance
>Validating geometries and attribute data.
>Error checking and correction workflows.
Creating Map Layouts:
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Introduction to Print Layouts
>Setting up print layouts in QGIS.
>Adding and arranging map elements (legend, scale bar).
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Customizing Map Elements
>Styling map elements and annotations.
>Using grids and guides for layout precision.
Day 9: Plugins and Customization
Fine-tuning Map Layouts and Exporting:
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Refining Map Layouts
>Adjusting map extents and scales.
>Enhancing map aesthetics with fonts and colors.
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Exporting Maps
>Exporting layouts to various formats (PDF, image files).
>Generating map series and atlas functionality.
Exploring QGIS Plugins:
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Introduction to QGIS Plugins
>Browsing the QGIS Plugin Repository.
>Installing and managing plugins in QGIS.
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Essential Plugins
>Reviewing popular plugins for data analysis and visualization.
>Enhancing QGIS functionality with third-party plugins.
Day 10: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Project Work
Customizing QGIS Interface:
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Adapting Toolbars and Panels
>Customizing toolbars and dockable panels.
>Configuring shortcuts and interface layouts.
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Introduction to Python Console
>Overview of Python scripting in QGIS.
>Executing basic scripts and automating tasks.
Advanced Spatial Analysis:
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Advanced Data Processing Techniques
>Analyzing 3D and time-based data.
>Conducting network analysis and routing.
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Spatial Modeling and Simulation
>Building complex spatial models.
>Simulating spatial phenomena and scenarios.