This is an introductory course that covers QGIS from the very basics. You will learn how to use QGIS for mapping, spatial data processing and spatial analysis. This class is ideal for participants with a basic knowledge of GIS who want to learn how to use QGIS to carry out common GIS tasks.

Spatial Thoughts is one of the handful of QGIS certifying organizations globally. Participants who attend a live session of this class will each receive an official, employer-verifiable certification from QGIS.org.

Self Study

Work through our study material at your own pace. No certificate or support will be provided.

Cost: Free

Instructor-led live online sessions

Join our cohort-based course with live online classes. Includes QGIS.org certification and lifetime technical support.

Cost: USD $120 / EUR €100 / INR ₹8500 + GST

This course covers ambitious but do-able objectives for learning the power of QGIS to accomplish geospatial mapping and data analysis. Multiple modes of teaching (lecture, demo, hands on, Q&A, and assessments) ensured all participants could meet the objectives. They were patient and accommodating with diverse participants with varied knowledge and skills.

Gail Clement, Beaverdam Valley Neighborhood Association, United States of America.

I have taken many online courses on various topics, live and self paced, some instructor led and others not, and this has by far been my best experience. The live sessions make a world of difference. The small group learning is impactful as we get to share the experience and ask questions freely. Ujaval is very knowledgeable and communicates the material excellently. I truly appreciate him offering these courses. Santhosh was very helpful and they work very well as a team. I plan to take more courses with them.

Elise Roberts, BRON Intl, The Bahamas.

This course is really awesome. I think I am finally able to produce some decent maps now. This thanks to the excellent teaching of Ujaval and the great support of Vigna.

Ellen Brock, India

The course is well structured and Ujaval has good knowledge about the concept. His presentation is also good. I really enjoyed a lot. Thank you.

Gokul Gopan, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.

I’ve been working with QGIS for some years now, yet I learned a lot in this course that helped me better understand some processes and find more efficient work methods. I found it easy to follow and perfectly structured, covering many topics thanks to Ujaval’s outstanding knowledge and excellent communication. Additionally, Santhosh was beneficial and ready to solve every problem. I appreciated all the extra tips provided during the exercises and the additional materials. I am looking forward to the next course!

Luigi Carboni, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

This two day workshop was an enjoyable journey into the world of QGIS. While I was not new to using QGIS, the tools and the way they are taught provides a very rich perspective into using QGIS. It is more than just learning an application, it is about problem-solving. Both Ujaval and Santhosh are very helpful and patient.

Kundan Singh, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, India.

The course is excellent. Ujaval has great expertise and didactics. Santhosh is also great!!

Mariana Lirio, Independent, Australia.

The course is structured very nicely – introducing key concepts of QGIS functionality including challenges that are quite fun! The best part is to have a ever accessible class page and various resource links shared during the class

Madhuri Mandava, Co-founder Paani.Earth, India.

A great session teaching various ways to work with numerous amounts of data. Would highly recommend anyone to join this course

Mohamed Akmal, Epoch Associates Pvt Ltd, Maldives.

A teacher with impeccable knowledge in the field, Documentation done is sublime even a novice in GIS can understand this content, Thank-you Ujaval and Santhosh Sir.

Pawan Muddu, GRED Foundation and the University of Twente, India.

Excellent course, some great examples were shown. Good exercises, excellent course material

Uday Kothari, Founder Miiint Solutions, India.