Introduction To Gis With Qgis (Comprehensive)

Master the Basics of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Using the Free and Powerful QGIS Software. No Experience Need

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS

Installing and navigating QGIS

Load, visualize and interpret spatial data

Working with vector and raster data

Creating and editing spatial data (points, lines, polygons)

Symbolizing and labeling map features

Create and export professional maps

Automate map making using QGIS Atlases

Requirements

No prior GIS experience is required – this course is designed for absolute beginners.

A computer or laptop (Windows, macOS, or Linux) with internet access.

Basic computer skills – such as installing software, browsing folders, and downloading files.

Willingness to learn new technical concepts and follow along with practical exercises.

(Optional but helpful): A mouse (for easier navigation in mapping tools).

All required software will be free and open-source and instructions for installation will be provided during the course.

Description

If you’ve ever looked at a map and wondered how it's made or how data is used to analyze patterns across locations, then this course is for you. Introduction to GIS with QGIS is a beginner-friendly course designed to give you a practical foundation in Geographic Information Systems using QGIS, one of the most powerful free and open-source GIS tools available today.Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with spatial data. We start by introducing key GIS concepts and gradually dive into using QGIS to create and manage vector layers such as points, lines, and polygons. You’ll learn how to symbolize features based on attributes, perform data selection and filtering, label features effectively, and understand how spatial relationships work. You’ll also explore raster data, use basic geoprocessing tools like clip and buffer and practice editing spatial features to reflect real-world changes.The course also walks you through creating professional-quality maps with the QGIS print layout tool. You’ll learn how to add essential map elements like legends, scale bars, and titles, and how to export your maps for presentations or reports. One of the exciting features you’ll explore is the QGIS Atlas tool, which allows you to create map series automatically.This course is ideal for students, environmental professionals, urban planners, researchers, and anyone curious about geospatial technology. No prior GIS experience is required, just a willingness to learn and explore.With lifetime access to all video lessons, quizzes, sample data, and practical exercises, you’ll be able to build real skills you can apply immediately. Join today and start your journey into the world of GIS with confidence.

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Introduction to GIS Concepts

Lecture 2 What is GIS?

Lecture 3 GIS Components

Lecture 4 GIS Applications

Lecture 5 GIS Data Types

Lecture 6 GIS Data Sources

Lecture 7 Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS)

Section 3: Getting Started with QGIS

Lecture 8 Download and Install QGIS

Lecture 9 Introduction to QGIS

Lecture 10 Saving QGIS Projects

Section 4: Working with Vector Data - Introduction

Lecture 11 Downloading Spatial Data (Point)

Lecture 12 Adding Spatial Data to QGIS

Lecture 13 Working with Attribute Table

Section 5: Working with Vector Data - Symbology

Lecture 14 Single Symbology

Lecture 15 Categorized Symbology

Lecture 16 Graduated Symbology

Lecture 17 Rule-Based Symbology

Lecture 18 Point-Cluster Symbology

Lecture 19 Download Line Data

Lecture 20 Download Polygon Data

Lecture 21 Exporting Spatial Data

Lecture 22 Line Layer Symbology

Lecture 23 Polygon Layer Symbology

Lecture 24 Copy-Pasting Styles

Lecture 25 Summary

Section 6: Working with Vector Data - Labeling

Lecture 26 Label Formatting, Buffer & Background

Lecture 27 Shadow, Callouts and Placement

Lecture 28 Scale-Dependent Labels

Lecture 29 Rule-Based Labeling

Lecture 30 Line Layer Labeling

Lecture 31 Polygon Labeling

Section 7: Working with Vector Data - Data Selection & Filtering

Lecture 32 Select by Expression

Lecture 33 Select by Expression -Extended

Lecture 34 Export Selection Results

Lecture 35 Select by Value

Lecture 36 Using Select Tool - By radius, by freehand

Lecture 37 Select by Location

Section 8: Working with Spatial Data - Geoprocessing Tools

Lecture 38 Buffer

Lecture 39 Buffer - Extended

Lecture 40 Clip - Point Layer

Lecture 41 Clip - Line & Polygon

Lecture 42 Difference

Lecture 43 Dissolve

Section 9: Working with Vector Data - Field Calculator

Lecture 44 Using Field Calculator - Part 1

Lecture 45 Using Field Calculator - Part 2

Section 10: Working with Raster Data

Lecture 46 Introduction to Raster Data

Lecture 47 Download Raster Data

Lecture 48 Raster Symbology

Lecture 49 Clip

Lecture 50 Raster Calculator

Lecture 51 Raster Tiles

Section 11: Creating Spatial Data in GIS

Lecture 52 Overview

Lecture 53 Create Point Layer

Lecture 54 Editing Point Layer

Lecture 55 Creating Line Layer

Lecture 56 Editing Line Layer

Lecture 57 Creating Polygon Layer

Lecture 58 Editing Polygon Layer

Section 12: Map Making

Lecture 59 Overview

Lecture 60 Print Layout

Lecture 61 Working with Map Elements

Lecture 62 Exporting Maps

Section 13: Map Automation - Atlases

Lecture 63 Introduction to Atlas

Lecture 64 Exporting Atlas

Lecture 65 Layer Filtering

Lecture 66 Custom Labels

Section 14: Conclusion

Lecture 67 Final Remarks

Beginners with no prior GIS experience (All lectures have captions),Students and researchers in environmental sciences, urban planning, geography, and related fields,Professionals seeking to integrate GIS into their workflows.,Anyone interested in learning spatial data analysis using QGIS