Course: What is QGIS? - Online
Field Studies Council
This introductory online QGIS course will introduce GIS and how it works, as well as an introduction to QGIS as an open software option.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) underpin much of our modern life, from navigation to social media. The ability to gather, manage and analyse spatial data is an incredibly valuable skill.
What is covered in this course?
- What QGIS is
- Introduction to QGIS files and coordinate systems
This is a 2-week online course covering 2 topics, for which you will complete a variety of self-led online study content, activities, assignments and live Zoom sessions. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours a week and an e-certificate is provided upon completion.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand what GIS is, what QGIS does, how open software works, and how to install QGIS.
- Identify the different file types used by QGIS, such as vectors and rasters, and understand different coordinate systems.
- Share this knowledge with friends, family, and fellow volunteers.
This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.
Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.
About Field Studies Council (FSC)
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
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