Summary
The maximum delegate number for the course has been lowered in order to ensure value and interactivity and as such if the button below says 'Add name to waiting list' then the course is fully booked.
The course is designed to enable you to become a competent GIS operator with a practical focus on producing survey maps and analysing data derived from your surveys.
Description
This course introduces you to the open source (free) QGIS software which is now an industry standard in the ecological, conservation and consultancy sectors. It is suitable for complete beginners to GIS. The course is designed to enable you to become a competent GIS operator with a practical focus on producing survey maps and analysing data derived from your surveys.
We will cover basics including the QGIS interface, sourcing existing data and creating background maps using this data. You will then be able to create new species records and habitat maps, classify data, undertake basic analysis and prepare maps for inclusion in reports.
Delegates should allow time in advance of the course to pre-load the QGIS software and supporting files (links to these will be provided prior to the training). If you are using a firewall, e.g. on a corporate laptop, please
ensure that your settings:
• allow the use of Wi-Fi
• do not prevent the download and installation of
plugins (see below)
• allow you to download and save data for use on the
course (we will be providing training data via Dropbox
download during the course).
Sessions
Session |
Date of session |
Session Times |
Session 1 |
12 November 2024 |
09:00 - 12:30 |
Session 2 |
13 November 2024 |
09:00 - 12:30 |
Session 3 |
14 November 2024 |
09:00 - 12:30 |
Session 4 |
15 November 2024 |
09:00 - 12:30 |
Who Should Attend?
Ecological Consultants, Wildlife Trusts, Statutory Agency staff, conservation practitioners, students.
Knowledge Level
Beginner
Prior Knowledge
No existing knowledge of GIS is required. Good general I.T. literacy is expected.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the QGIS interface.
- Create a basic map by uploading existing data, reordering layers and changing styles.
- Classify and label habitat and species data.
- Create new maps based on a habitat or species survey.
- Create a new habitat map for use in a report.
- Describe useful plugins for creating habitat maps.
- Manage attribute data.
Tickets
Tickets |
Person(s) |
CIEEM Member Ticket
|
1
|
£257.00
|
€301.00 |
Non Member Ticket
|
1
|
£404.00
|
€473.00
|
When booking, please refer to our terms and conditions -
CIEEM Booking Terms and Conditions.