Indepth Research Services (IRES) -Training and Professional Consulting in GIS, Remote Sensing, and Emerging Technologies

INTRODUCTION

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is a user friendly Free and Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS) that runs on Windows, Linux, Unix, and Mac OSX and supports numerous vector, raster, and database formats and functionalities. Quantum GIS provides a continuously growing number of capabilities provided by core functions and plugins. You can visualize, manage, edit, analyze data, and compose printable maps. Open source GIS is becoming increasingly popular worldwide and Quantum GIS is one example of a range of alternatives.

The course will introduce Quantum GIS (QGIS) as an open source geographic information systems software package.  The basic tools and functionality of the software will be demonstrated as well as a number of more advanced functions.  Participants will get hands-on experience of the software in order to gain a clear and concise understanding of its usage.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is the ideal professional desktop GIS for any application. If you are new to GIS, new to Open Source GIS or have been using other GIS software and want to learn how to work in Quantum GIS, this course is right for you.

DURATION

2 Days

 TRAINING CONTENT

GIS concepts

• What is a map, what is a layer
• Vector primitives (point, line, polygon)
• Vector vs. raster representation
• Topology
• GIS data sources
• Shape of the Earth, geoid, ellipsoid
• Metadata

Cartography basics

• Scale concept (small, big)
• Thematic maps
• Coordinate Reference System (global and local [national?])

GIS Standards

• Popular vector and raster formats (SHP, geoTIFF, GML, ...)
• OGC standards

OSGeo/QGIS philosophy

• Where and search for help
• Reporting errors
• QGIS development cycle
• Available QGIS versions

Basic QGIS usage

• Program installation
• Initial configuration (settings, CRS, on the fly projection, ...)
• Map display (zooms, layers order)
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Plugins (search and installation)
• Projects
• Identify features

Map content display

• Vector layers symbology
• Vector classification methods
• Feature labeling
• Raster layers display
• WMS layers

Map reading

• Measurement (distance, area)
• Attributes
• Coordinates

Map development

• Georeferencing images
• Digitizing and editing
• Snapping tolerance, topology errors
• Creating a new Shapefile, attribute table building
• CSV import

Attribute management

• Attribute modification
• SQL query builder
• Field calculator

Simple data analysis

• Buffers
• Overlays
• Selection by location
• Selection by attribute
• Extraction of selected features

Print composer

• Map components and composition
• Resolution concept
• Formats (jpg, png, tiff, SVG, pdf)
• Map decorations (north arrow, scale bar, legend etc)

GRASS toolbox
 PostGIS/SpatiaLite
GPS
Open Street Map
GPS import

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Services (IRES) certificate.

The standard Fees for the training is KES 35,200 or USD 470 Exclusive of VAT (Add 16%). The training fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments and lunch. 

Discount on training fees payment

TRAINING VENUE AND ACCOMMODATION

The training is residential, and will be held at Sportsview Hotel, Kasarani. Applicants are highly encouraged to stay at the hotel where the training is held.

The standard course fee is KES 35,200 or USD 470. This covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

The rooms’ rate is approximately US$ 60 per day. This includes bed, breakfast and dinners. Note this is a negotiated rate between IRES and the Hotel management.

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this course kindly register online in our website before C.O.B. 2nd OCtober 2012. For more details contact: The Manager - Training Department Indepth Research Services Mobile: (254) 721 440 526 Tel: (+254) 0202113814 Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.