Summary
This course is a blend of independent learning and tutor led sessions throughout the day. It is suitable for beginners to GIS, those looking to refresh their skills, or migrate to QGIS software. The course will cover some essential skills an ecologist would need to confidently start using QGIS.
Description
QGIS is a freely available open-source GIS that matches the functionality and usability of commercial products like ArcGIS. It has been adopted by governments, businesses and NGOs around the world.
The course is suitable for beginners to GIS, those looking to refresh their skills or migrate to QGIS software. The course will cover the Day 1 topics of the popular ‘QGIS for Ecologists and Environmental practitioners’ course with our Self-Led QGIS Essentials course which will provide delegates with the essential skills needed to confidently start using QGIS.
Although the topics are well established, the course will be delivered using CIEEM’s Moodle Learning Management Platform and a blend of tutor sessions throughout the day, to keep you on track. The day will start with the tutor at 09:30 who will introduce the course materials. You will then be expected to follow the materials accessed through our Learning Management System independently with further sessions of support from the tutor at 12:30, 14:00 and 16:30. These sessions will be half an hour. By the end of the day you would have completed the course.
Who Should Attend?
Ecological Consultants, Wildlife Trusts, Land Managers, Rangers, Statutory Agency staff, conservation practitioners, students.
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge of GIS is required, but participants should be comfortable working with computers, managing files and installing software.
