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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:

  • Overview of GIS Concepts ​

>Definition of GIS and its applications.

>Basic components of GIS: data, software, hardware, people, methods.

  • Introduction to QGIS​

>History and development of QGIS.

>Main features and capabilities of QGIS.

​Installation and Basic Setup of QGIS:

  • Installation of QGIS ​

>Downloading the latest version of QGIS.

>Installation process on different operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).

  • Basic Setup of QGIS​

>Configuring project settings.

>Setting default projection and coordinate reference system (CRS).

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Day 2: QGIS Interface and Navigation

QGIS Interface and Navigation:

  • Understanding the QGIS Interface ​

>Main components: Map canvas, Layers panel, Browser panel, Toolbox.

>Toolbars and menus overview.

  • Navigation in QGIS​

>Zooming and panning across the map canvas.

>Overview of navigation tools and shortcuts.

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Adding and Managing Vector Data Layers:

  • Adding Vector Data Layers ​

>Loading vector data from different sources (Shapefile, GeoJSON, PostGIS).

>Understanding layer properties and symbology.

  • Managing Vector Layers​

>Layer styling: Symbolization, labeling.

>Layer properties: Attribute table, field calculations.

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Day 3: Working with Attribute Tables and Queries

Working with Attribute Tables:

  • Understanding Attribute Tables​

>Exploring attribute table structure and data types.

>Sorting and filtering attribute data.

  • Advanced Attribute Management​

>Joining attribute tables.

>Calculating new fields using field calculator.

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Spatial Queries and Analysis:

  • Spatial Queries ​

>Performing spatial queries (e.g., select by location).

>Using spatial bookmarks and bookmarks manager.

  • Basic Spatial Analysis​

>Buffering and overlay analysis (Union, Intersection).

>Introduction to geoprocessing tools.

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Day 4: Introduction to Raster Data and Image Analysis

Loading Raster Layers, Raster Symbology:

  • Loading Raster Layers​

>Importing raster data (e.g., GeoTIFF, JPEG) into QGIS.

>Understanding raster layer properties (metadata, CRS).

  • Raster Symbology​

>Applying color ramps and palettes to raster layers.

>Adjusting transparency and contrast for better visualization.

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Performing Raster Calculations, Basic Image Analysis:

  • Raster Calculations ​

>Using raster calculator for basic arithmetic operations.

>Applying conditional statements and reclassification.

  • Basic Image Analysis​

>Deriving slope and aspect from DEM (Digital Elevation Model) data.

>Analyzing raster neighborhoods using focal statistics.

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Day 5: Geoprocessing Tools and Techniques

Geoprocessing Tools:

  • Introduction to Geoprocessing Tools​

>Overview of common tools (buffer, clip, merge).

>Performing basic vector operations.

  • Advanced Geoprocessing Techniques​

>Overlay analysis (Union, Intersection, Difference).

>Dissolve and spatial statistics.

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Spatial Analysis Techniques:

  • Proximity Analysis ​

>Creating buffers around features.

>Measuring distances and nearest neighbor analysis.

  • Statistical Analysis​

>Analyzing spatial patterns and distributions.

>Introduction to spatial interpolation technique.

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Day 6: Web Mapping and QGIS Server

Web Mapping:

  • Adding WMS and WFS Layers ​

>Connecting to web map services (WMS).

>Importing feature data from web feature services (WFS).

  • Styling Web Layers​

>Symbolizing WMS and WFS layers in QGIS.

>Managing layer visibility and transparency.

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Day 7: Georeferencing Digitizing and Editing Vector Data

Georeferencing:

  • Georeferencing- Satelite Image ​

>Georeferecning Raste Image .

>Lean about Control Points & GCP.

  • Georeferencing- Toposheet​

>Georeferecning Toposheet.

>GCP.

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Digitizing Features:

  • Digitizing New Features ​

>Creating new vector layers.

>Capturing and editing geometries.

  • Advanced Editing Techniques​

>Snapping options and vertex editing.

>Splitting, merging, and reshaping features.

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Day 8: Cartography and Map Layouts

Managing Edits and Attribute Updates:

  • Editing Attribute Data​

>Updating attribute values and table management.

>Handling attribute joins and relational databases.

  • Validation and Quality Assurance​

>Validating geometries and attribute data.

>Error checking and correction workflows.

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Creating Map Layouts:

  • Introduction to Print Layouts ​

>Setting up print layouts in QGIS.

>Adding and arranging map elements (legend, scale bar).

  • Customizing Map Elements​

>Styling map elements and annotations.

>Using grids and guides for layout precision.

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Day 9: Plugins and Customization

Fine-tuning Map Layouts and Exporting:

  • Refining Map Layouts​

>Adjusting map extents and scales.

>Enhancing map aesthetics with fonts and colors.

  • Exporting Maps​

>Exporting layouts to various formats (PDF, image files).

>Generating map series and atlas functionality.

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Exploring QGIS Plugins:

  • Introduction to QGIS Plugins ​

>Browsing the QGIS Plugin Repository.

>Installing and managing plugins in QGIS.

  • Essential Plugins​

>Reviewing popular plugins for data analysis and visualization.

>Enhancing QGIS functionality with third-party plugins.

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Day 10: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Project Work

Customizing QGIS Interface:

  • Adapting Toolbars and Panels​

>Customizing toolbars and dockable panels.

>Configuring shortcuts and interface layouts.

  • Introduction to Python Console​

>Overview of Python scripting in QGIS.

>Executing basic scripts and automating tasks.

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Advanced Spatial Analysis:

  • Advanced Data Processing Techniques ​

>Analyzing 3D and time-based data.

>Conducting network analysis and routing.

  • Spatial Modeling and Simulation​

>Building complex spatial models.

>Simulating spatial phenomena and scenarios.​​
 

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