GIS & mapping · Beginner to intermediate · 24 live learning hours

Certificate of completion

Learners who meet the course participation and practical assessment requirements receive a Solid Elf certificate of completion.

What you will learn

Set up QGIS projects and manage spatial layers
Clean, join and query vector and raster datasets
Run common geoprocessing and spatial analysis workflows
Create professional maps and document a repeatable GIS process

Course outline

Week 1: QGIS interface, projections and project setup
Week 2: Vector layers, attributes, joins and selections
Week 3: Editing, field calculator and data-quality checks
Week 4: Buffers, overlays, proximity and geoprocessing
Week 5: Raster workflows and spatial analysis
Week 6: Cartography, layouts, export and capstone review

Practical project

A complete QGIS project with cleaned spatial data, analysis outputs and a publication-ready map layout.

Before you start

Basic computer skills are sufficient. QGIS is open-source; learners need a computer capable of running a current supported version.

Learning format

Fully online and live. 6 weeks · 12 sessions · 2 hours per session, twice each week. Cohort dates and weekly meeting days are agreed during enrolment.

Exercises should use synthetic, de-identified or otherwise authorised material. Do not bring confidential client records or live credentials into a training session.

What the fee includes

Live tuition, guided GIS exercises, reusable workflow templates, capstone feedback and a certificate of completion for learners who meet the course participation and assessment requirements. Internet access is not included.

Software and reference material

Explore official reference material ↗. Training is independently offered by Solid Elf; no software-vendor accreditation or certification is claimed unless explicitly stated.

GIS & Spatial Analysis with QGIS