GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training

Where can I study GIS or QGIS in Kenya?

EduCore Global Skills offers GIS, QGIS and Geospatial Training courses in Nairobi, Kenya, including short instructor-led programmes for professionals and organizations. Relevant courses in this category link to dates, fees, modules, and registration details.

Where can I take 5-day training GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Intelligence training in Nairobi, Kenya?

EduCore Global Skills offers GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training for GIS Officers and related professionals. The course page shows current 5 Days, available locations such as Nairobi, Kenya, virtual classroom, and in-house delivery by arrangement, fees where published, upcoming dates, and registration details.

Where can I take GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training training?

EduCore Global Skills offers GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training training in Nairobi, Kenya, virtual classroom, and in-house delivery by arrangement, with virtual live online, physical classroom, and customized in-house corporate delivery where available.

How long is GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training is listed as 5 Days. The course page shows the current duration, available dates, delivery format, and registration options.

Who is GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training for?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training is designed for GIS Officers, Data Analysts, Planners, Survey Teams, M&E Officers, Environmental Officers and organizations that need practical capability in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Intelligence.

Module 1: Introduction to GIS and QGIS

Core competencies for Introduction to GIS and QGIS.

• What is GIS: core concepts, components, and applications
• Overview of QGIS: features, versions (LTR vs. latest), and open-source ecosystem
• Installing QGIS and configuring the workspace
• Navigating the QGIS interface: panels, toolbars, Browser, and Layers panel
• Creating, saving, and managing QGIS projects (.qgz) and plugins

Module 2: Spatial Data Models and Formats in QGIS

Core competencies for Spatial Data Models and Formats in QGIS.

• Vector data: points, lines, and polygons in QGIS
• Raster data: resolution, bands, and loading imagery
• Data formats: shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, KML, and GeoTIFF
• Adding data via Data Source Manager, XYZ tiles, WMS/WFS, and QuickMapServices
• Organizing data: project folders, relative paths, and layer management

Module 3: Coordinate Reference Systems in QGIS

Core competencies for Coordinate Reference Systems in QGIS.

• Geographic vs. projected coordinate systems and datums
• Project CRS vs. layer CRS and on-the-fly reprojection
• Assigning, defining, and reprojecting layers (Assign Projection vs. Reproject Layer)
• Choosing the right CRS (UTM zones, Web Mercator, and national grids such as Arc 1960 or Kenya-specific CRS)
• Troubleshooting misaligned layers and missing CRS errors

Module 4: Attribute Data and Tables

Core competencies for Attribute Data and Tables.

• Exploring the attribute table and field types
• Selecting, sorting, and filtering features
• Field Calculator and expressions for new and updated fields
• Joining tables and spatial joins with external data (CSV, Excel)
• Managing fields: adding, renaming, deleting, and data validation

Module 5: Data Creation and Editing

Core competencies for Data Creation and Editing.

• Creating new vector layers (GeoPackage and shapefile)
• Digitizing points, lines, and polygons
• Georeferencing scanned maps and paper plans
• Snapping, topology checking, and fixing geometries
• Importing coordinates from CSV/GPS files and geocoding addresses

Module 6: Symbology, Labeling, and Visualization

Core competencies for Symbology, Labeling, and Visualization.

• Single symbol, categorized, graduated, and rule-based styling
• Classification methods: natural breaks, quantiles, and equal interval
• Labeling features and using label expressions
• Saving, loading, and sharing styles (QML) and layer definitions
• Raster styling: singleband, multiband, hillshade, and transparency

Module 7: Vector Analysis with the Processing Toolbox

Core competencies for Vector Analysis with the Processing Toolbox.

• Introduction to the Processing Toolbox and Graphical Modeler
• Buffer, clip, intersect, union, difference, and dissolve
• Spatial queries and select by location
• Joining attributes by location and summarizing statistics
• Proximity analysis: distance matrix, nearest neighbor, and service areas

Module 8: Raster Analysis and Remote Sensing in QGIS

Core competencies for Raster Analysis and Remote Sensing in QGIS.

• Working with satellite imagery: Sentinel, Landsat, and the Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin
• Raster Calculator and map algebra (e.g., NDVI)
• Clipping, mosaicking, and resampling rasters
• Digital Elevation Models: slope, aspect, contours, and hillshade
• Image classification and land cover change detection basics

Module 9: Map Layouts and Web Publishing

Core competencies for Map Layouts and Web Publishing.

• Print Layout Manager: pages, map frames, and scale
• Adding legends, scale bars, north arrows, and attribute tables
• Atlas generation for map series
• Exporting to PDF, image, and SVG formats
• Sharing results: QGIS Cloud, qgis2web, and web map basics

Module 10: Applied Projects and Automation

Core competencies for Applied Projects and Automation.

• Project planning: defining a spatial problem and sourcing data
• Case study: property mapping and revenue base expansion
• Case study: health facility access, service delivery, or flood risk mapping
• Automating workflows with Graphical Modeler and an intro to PyQGIS
• Mobile data collection (QField, KoboToolbox) and integration with QGIS

How is GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training delivered?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

The published course investment is KES 80,000. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training is available in Nairobi, live online, and in-house corporate delivery by arrangement. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training is designed for GIS Officers, Data Analysts, Planners, Survey Teams, M&E Officers, Environmental Officers and organizations that need practical capability in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Geospatial Intelligence.

What are the prerequisites for GIS Fundamentals with QGIS Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.