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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.
Course Outline
- Creating Maps
- Importing Shapefiles and CSV files
- Filtering and selecting data records using QGIS Expressions
- Creating Proportional Circle Symbology
- Labelling
- Creating Maps using Print Layouts
- Visualizing Spatial Data
- Table Joins
- Creating Choropleth Maps
- Georeferencing
- Using Basemaps
- Using the Georeferencer
- Data Editing
- Attribute Forms
- Digitizing Polygons
- Geoprocessing
- Downloading OpenStreetMap Data
- Reproject and Buffer
- Zonal Statistics
Learn more about the course content and student reviews on the Course Homepage.
Cost
The course fees are USD $149 / INR ₹10500+GST
Student discounts available [Learn more]
Schedule
The course shall be held as a live online interactive class offered in 4 sessions of 3 hours each over two weeks. The classes will be conducted over Zoom.
Below is the schedule for live sessions. Please verify the local times before registering.
- Tuesday March 10, 2026: 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) – Check Local time
- Wednesday March 11, 2026: 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) – Check Local time
- Tuesday March 17, 2026: 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) – Check Local time
- Wednesday March 18, 2026: 6pm-9pm IST (3 hours) – Check Local time
It is recommended to attend the sessions live for the optimal experience. We also record the live sessions and make them available to registered participants immediately after each day. If you do miss a session – you will be able to catch up using the recorded videos.
Certification
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.
Register
Please use the appropriate forms below to book a seat. You must complete the online payment to confirm your spot. We accept all major credit/debit cards from over 150 countries. Indian residents have an option to pay via UPI also. We have a very liberal cancellation policy.
Registration for Non-Indian Residents
Registration for Indian Residents
A GST charge of 18% will be applied to the course fees upon checkout.
Course Reviews
What a great course. It’s comprehensive, well-paced, interactive, and Ujaval and Vigna are excellent at delivering its content. So many additional resources are provided as well that pique your curiosity and make you want to continue the QGIS learning journey. I’ve already signed up for another course!
Kayla Helt, Risk Manager | Geologist | Leader | Problem Solver, AbitiRisque Inc. Canada
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. I plan to take more courses with them.
Elise Roberts, BRON Intl, The Bahamas.
From the very beginning, it was evident that Ujaval possess a deep understanding of QGIS and a passion for teaching. His ability to break down complex concepts into easily understandable modules and explanations was truly remarkable. I found his teaching style to be clear, concise, and engaging, which made the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, covering all the essential aspects of QGIS.
Younes Abid, Ph.d data scientist NLP CV SAR, BAYANAT, United Arab Emirates.