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QGIS for Beginners: Introduction to GIS & Geospatial Analysis

Explore GIS, spatial data, mapping and geospatial analysis with SI Analytics’ free QGIS course for beginners. Learn through self-paced recorded sessions.

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Free portal account required. Lessons and progress stay in your learning workspace.

Who this course is for

Beginners who want to understand geographic information systems and start working with spatial data.

Work through the recorded training in your own time. Pause to practise, revisit concepts and use the portal to continue learning.

5 lessons · Beginner · Self-paced

Topics you will explore

  • Introduction to GIS and QGIS
  • Geospatial analysis and spatial data
  • Mapping and spatial analysis
  • Workflows and applications

Before you begin

Use a computer that can run QGIS and install it from the official QGIS website. Keep a separate folder for your practice files.

How to access the lessons

  1. Open the free course and create an account or sign in.
  2. Continue to the course in the learning portal.
  3. Follow the lessons and return to your saved learning workspace.

This free course is separate from paid programme enrolment and certificate requirements.

Ready for a guided programme?

Explore instructor-led R and Python pathways when you want scheduled workshops, practical assignments and feedback.

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