Introduction to QGIS (September 2026)

About this course
When
Sep 2–10, 2026
Duration
12 hours 4 sessions of 3 hours
Format
Online Live, instructor-led
Fee
US$149
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.

Schedule

All times are India Standard Time (IST, GMT+5:30). Use the local time link on each session to see it in your time zone.

Week 1
  1. Session 1 Wed, Sep 2 6 pm–9 pm IST Check local timeLocal time
  2. Session 2 Thu, Sep 3 6 pm–9 pm IST Check local timeLocal time
Week 2
  1. Session 3 Wed, Sep 9 6 pm–9 pm IST Check local timeLocal time
  2. Session 4 Thu, Sep 10 6 pm–9 pm IST Check local timeLocal time

Course outline

  1. Module 1

    Creating Maps

    • Introduction and Course Overview
    • Importing Vector Data
    • Symbology & Labelling
    • Print Layout
  2. Module 2

    Visualizing Spatial Data

    • Joins
    • Data Normalization
    • Creating a Choropleth map
  3. Assignment
    Design a Population Density Map
  4. Module 3

    Georeferencing and Data Editing

    • Georeferencing
    • Using Attribute Forms
    • Polygons Digitization
  5. Module 4

    Geoprocessing

    • Introduction to OpenStreetMap
    • Introduction to Gridded Population Datasets
    • Reproject and Buffer
    • Calculate Zonal Statistics

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What participants say

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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 Introduction to QGIS
GIS analysis is a powerful tool for urban planners. This class made the topic extremely accessible. Ujaval is so approachable as an instructor, and the suite of tutorials available via Spatial Thoughts is amazing.
Grace Hood
United States of America Introduction to QGIS
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I’m very glad i completed this introductory course on QGIS with Spatial Thoughts. It took me from a complete beginner being able to use the software and apply it on the ground running with a lot of core concepts covered. Their lifetime support for course students is also such an incredible gesture of goodwill. Also incredible on their part is the many free courses that Ujaval has created on their website. I’m really impressed with their whole team and will definitely learn more through their online resources as well as sign up for more lessons. Many many thanks from Meghalaya. Khublei Shibun!
Zorba
Meghalaya Geographic Society
India Introduction to QGIS

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