Expression of Interest: Introduction to QGIS

Discover the future of GIS technology. Learn the art of developing dynamic geospatial maps, elevate your expertise in GIS software, and contribute to impactful projects. Transform data into powerful insights with our expert guidance.

Unlock the Power of GIS with QGIS

Are you a local government professional looking to enhance your skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)? Our 3-day Introduction to QGIS course is designed specifically for beginner-level professionals like you, who want to gain practical knowledge of GIS tools to streamline property evaluation and real estate taxation workflows.

This comprehensive training combines theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications to help you master QGIS, the open-source GIS platform widely used in local government for spatial data management, geoprocessing, and map creation.

What You’ll Learn

  • Manage and analyze spatial data for property parcels
  • Use geoprocessing techniques for map creation
  • Apply your skills in a mini-project focused on local government applications

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course details

DAY 1: Foundations of QGIS and Spatial Data Management

  • Course introduction and objectives
  • Overview of QGIS interface and spatial data
  • Loading and visualizing vector and raster data
  • Working with attribute tables: editing, managing, and cleaning
  • Creating and editing vector data (digitizing property parcels)
  • Understanding coordinate reference systems (CRS) and projections
  • Reprojecting data and performing basic area and distance calculations

Day 2: Spatial Data Analysis and Geoprocessing Techniques

  • Introduction to spatial analysis: queries, buffers, and overlays
  • Using the QGIS processing toolbox for spatial data analysis
  • Geoprocessing tools: buffering, clipping, dissolving, and union
  • Performing data joins and managing relational data (e.g., parcel information)
  • Performing basic environmental analysis with raster data (e.g., slope analysis)

Day 3: Map Creation and Final Project

  • Creating and customizing map layouts in QGIS
  • Adding map elements: scale bars, legends, north arrows, and labels
  • Exporting maps for print and digital formats
  • Independent work on a mini-project: creating a property map
  • Project presentations and review
  • Course wrap-up and key takeaways

course information

Venue: Cebu City, Philippines
Duration: 3 Days