QGIS Mega Course

GIS and Remote Sensing- Beginner to Expert

Kate Alison

QGIS Mega Course: Unlock the Power of GIS and Remote Sensing - Journey from Novice to Expert

Are you eager to harness the capabilities of GIS and spatial analysis for your work but feel lost when it comes to applying these analyses and selecting the right software?

Have you found GIS books and QGIS manuals to be less practical and yearn for a course that not only explains concepts but also guides you through a real-world GIS project?

Welcome to the enlightening QGIS Mega Course: GIS and Remote Sensing - Your Path from Novice to Expert. This course is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering GIS and Remote Sensing, using the latest version of the open-source software QGIS.

Course Highlights:

In this course, I will personally lead you through the implementation of GIS and Remote Sensing analyses within the cutting-edge QGIS platform. You will gain the skills to immediately utilize vector and raster data, as well as satellite imagery, for your professional work and Remote Sensing projects.

I will meticulously instruct you on how to navigate the popular open-source QGIS software, along with its remarkable tools and plug-ins, taking you from a beginner to an expert in GIS analysis.

Quantum GIS (QGIS) is an open-source Geographic Information System that accommodates a wide array of geospatial vector and raster file formats, as well as database structures. It boasts extensive GIS capabilities, encompassing diverse mapping features and data editing functionalities, enabling advanced global-scale analysis and visualization.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this extensive 7-hour course, you will have achieved the following:

Master the installation of QGIS and proficiently utilize its essential plug-ins, including Semi-Automatic Classification Plug-in (SCP), TrendsEarth, Google Earth Engine plug-in, SAGA, and OTB processing toolboxes.
Develop a profound comprehension of the fundamentals of GIS and Remote Sensing, delving into their core components.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of fundamental and advanced GIS data operations, spanning vector and raster data, as well as satellite imagery. You will acquire the skills necessary to execute GIS projects confidently.
Dive into QGIS to perform image preprocessing, calculate spectral indices, conduct land use and land cover classifications using Machine Learning algorithms, and visualize GIS data effectively to create informative maps for your reports.
And much more.

Ideal Audience:

This course caters to professionals across various domains, including geographers, programmers, social scientists, geologists, GIS & Remote Sensing experts, and anyone seeking to harness the power of maps in their field. It is tailored to those eager to expand their knowledge of geospatial analysis and satellite Remote Sensing within the QGIS ecosystem.

Practical Hands-On Experience:

Integral to this course are the practical exercises. You will receive precise instructions, downloadable materials, scripts, and datasets that will empower you to create maps and conduct geospatial analyses seamlessly using the QGIS software.

Seize the opportunity to embark on this transformative journey and enroll now. Unleash your potential and pave the way to becoming a GIS professional of tomorrow.

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Learning objectives

Learn step by step about qgis, it's environment and interface using the latest long-lasting release in 2021
Learn how to install and configure qgis, get familiar with the interface of qgis
Learn the power of qgis plug-ins and their applications: scp, otb, trendsearth, google earth engine plug-in and others
Understand the basic to advance gis concepts and analysis (both theory and practical analysis)
Analyze spatial data (vector and raster data, satellite images) using qgis 3.16
Learn the core gis operations on vector and raster layers
Conduct satellite image analysis in qgis

Learn how to visualize spatial data and how to create gis maps in qgis
Learn how to work on geospatial projects in qgis environment step-by-step
Get introduced to remote sensing concepts and image analysis in qgis
Become expert in gis analysis in qgis
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Learn step by step about qgis, it's environment and interface using the latest long-lasting release in 2021
Learn how to install and configure qgis, get familiar with the interface of qgis
Learn the power of qgis plug-ins and their applications: scp, otb, trendsearth, google earth engine plug-in and others
Understand the basic to advance gis concepts and analysis (both theory and practical analysis)
Analyze spatial data (vector and raster data, satellite images) using qgis 3.16
Learn the core gis operations on vector and raster layers
Conduct satellite image analysis in qgis
Learn how to visualize spatial data and how to create gis maps in qgis
Learn how to work on geospatial projects in qgis environment step-by-step
Get introduced to remote sensing concepts and image analysis in qgis
Become expert in gis analysis in qgis
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Syllabus

Introduction

Course Motivation: Applications of GIS

Getting started with QGIS - installation & QGIS interface

QGIS - open source GIS software - an absolute leader in the free market

Installing QGIS on your PC - versions of QGIS

Lab 1: QGIS installation

A note on QGIS versions and it's plug-ins

QGIS interface: Toolbars

QGIS Plugi-Ins

Introduction to GIS analysis in QGIS

What is Geographic Information System (GIS)?

Basics of Geodata and its main types

Adding vector layer to QGIS

Visualization of vector layers in QGIS

Adding and visualizing raster files in QGIS 3.16

Saving the project in QGIS

GIS data sources - learn where to find the GIS data

Core Vector Analysis Part 1: Table Opeerations

Reading in non-spatial type of data & converting it to vector data

Reading in Excel Files & Joining Attribute Tables

Attribute Tables of vector data sets

Attribute Table Operations: Select Feautures

Attribute Table Operations: Compute and add geometry attributes (area, P)

Editing Attribute Tables

Adding new columns / Recalculating fields in attribute tables / Field Calculator

Basics of map layouts in QGIS and geovisualization

Visualization with quick settings in QGIS and Open street map

Lab: Your First GIS Map in QGIS

Color advice for cartography and GIS maps

Core Vector Analysis Part 2: Vector Overlay, Buffer zones, Distance Operations

Theory: Core Vector Analysis Part 1

Buffering in QGIS

Creating a Variable Distance Buffer

Vector Overlay: Erase

Vector Overlay: Union

Vector Analysis: Geometry Tools

Vector Analysis: Area Calculation & Field Statistics

Core Raster Analysis

Theory on Raster Analysis: Local Operations

Adding raster layers to QGIS project

Compute Topographical variables with the DEM raster layer

Compute Topographical variables with the DEM raster layer: Slope & Aspect

Reclassify Rasters with SAGA Toolbox in QGIS

Resampling raster data in QGIS

Advance raster overlay operations with SAGA Toolbox

Filtering raster data: Low Pass filter

Raster Data Analysis - Project-based Example

Introduction to the project task

Calculate the Slope

Removing decimal values from a raster layer

Raster Calculation: Calculate cost of building construction

Adding new field to vector's attribute table

Convert Vector to Ratser

Distance operations: Calculate proximity from the raster layer

Raster Multiplication: Scalar Value Multiplication

Raster Overlay: Adding two rasters

Raster Overlay: Masking out one raster layer by another

Learn core Remote Sensing Image Analysis in QGIS

What is Remote Sensing

Applications of Remote Sensing

What is Remote Sensing Image?

Insalling Semi-Automatic Classification Plug-in

Lab: Download satellite image with the Semi-Automatic Classification Plugin

Resolution types of Satellite Image

Image Disaply (Image Composites)

Planning Satellite Image Analysis Workflow

Image Enhancement

Calculation of spectral indices: NDVI

Image thresholding & visualisation: example of NDVI

Making a map layout in QGIS: Example of NDVI

Satellite Image Classification in QGIS

Basics of Satellite Image Classification

Lab: Unsupervised Image Classification in SCP

Image classification: basics of land use / land cover mapping

LULC results visualization in QGIS

Create your LULC map in QGIS

Plug-Inns Power of QGIS

Introduction to the section

Overview of OTB

Google Earth Engine Plug-In

Trends.Earth Plugin for QGIS

Installation of Trends.Earth Plugin

Registration for Trends.Earth Plugin

Where to get help on Trends.Earth

BONUS

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores core GIS concepts and principles, which is standard in the industry

Taught by Kate Alison, who are recognized experts in geospatial analysis and remote sensing

Develops foundational GIS skills with hands-on experience

In-depth instruction and guidance for working with vector and raster data, satellite imagery, and other geospatial data formats

Practical application of GIS techniques to solve real-world problems

However, it requires learners to be comfortable with technical concepts and software, which may not be suitable for all levels of learners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in QGIS Mega Course: GIS and Remote Sensing- Beginner to Expert with these activities:

Join a study group or discussion forum

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Engaging with peers allows you to share knowledge, clarify concepts, and gain different perspectives, deepening your understanding.

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Identify online forums, study groups, or social media communities related to GIS and QGIS.
Join the group and actively participate in discussions, asking and answering questions.

Explore QGIS plugins for image processing

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Learning about plugins used for image processing will expand your capabilities in analyzing satellite imagery and performing advanced geospatial tasks.

Browse courses on QGIS Plugins

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Identify QGIS plugins that enhance image processing capabilities.
Install and explore the functionalities of each plugin.
Practice using the plugins on real-world datasets.

Develop a map layout in QGIS

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Creating a map layout will help you apply your knowledge of QGIS and cartographic principles to present your data effectively.

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Choose a dataset and determine the purpose of your map.
Design the layout, including elements like the map, legend, scale bar, and title.
Use QGIS tools to format and arrange the elements in your layout.

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Develop a small GIS application using QGIS

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Undertaking a project will challenge you to apply the skills and knowledge you've gained to solve a real-world problem.

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Identify a problem or task that can be addressed using GIS.
Gather the necessary data and resources.
Plan and design the application, including the map display, data analysis, and user interface.
Develop and test the application using QGIS tools and Python or another programming language.

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Learners who complete QGIS Mega Course: GIS and Remote Sensing- Beginner to Expert will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers: