How can you be sure your map is accurate? In this one-on-one course, you’ll discover why even a small error in the coordinate system can have major consequences for your geodata. You’ll learn how to effectively apply CRS and projections in QGIS, with personalized guidance, hands-on exercises, and online modules that take you step by step into the world of spatial data—so you’ll never doubt the accuracy of your map again.
Anyone who works with geodata, maps, or spatial analyses knows that everything hinges on accurate location information. Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) and spatial data together form the indispensable foundation of every geospatial application.
From geotagging to GPS routing and environmental studies: location plays a role in virtually every modern application. Time and again, it comes down to two questions: “Where am I?” and “How do I represent my data correctly?”
For the first question, you need a coordinate reference system that links locations to actual places on Earth. Because we live in a 3D world but usually create 2D maps, you need to project that data correctly—from spherical to flat.
To display your data correctly, you need to know what you want to show. Are you working with exact locations such as points or lines, or with raster data such as temperature or elevation? Making the right choice makes your analysis both understandable and useful.
In this course, you’ll learn how CRS works, how to apply spatial data correctly, and how to avoid errors that could skew your results. This will help you lay a solid foundation for any geospatial challenge.
In this blended learning course, you’ll discover how Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) work. You’ll learn why they’re indispensable for processing and analyzing geodata. What’s the difference between geographic and projected systems? How do you apply EPSG codes? And how do you choose the right coordinate system for your geospatial project?
We’ll also dive into the world of map projections. You’ll discover the different types, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to select the right projection based on your objective. You’ll gain insight into how we transform our three-dimensional Earth into a two-dimensional map—an essential step in any GIS environment.
Data representation is also covered in depth. You’ll learn how raster and vector models work and when to use each one. The choice depends on what you want to analyze or visualize. You’ll also discover where to find reliable—and often free—geospatial datasets that you can use immediately in your work.
Finally, we bring everything together within Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You’ll practice interpreting, editing, and visualizing spatial data. This way, you’ll learn to perform accurate analyses and create maps that are truly accurate—free from the errors that often arise from incorrectly combined data or incorrect settings.
Blended learning combines independent online learning with practical, interactive sessions, so you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience with Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS) and the use of spatial data within GIS applications. The online modules give you the freedom to learn at your own pace and offer interactive lessons on coordinate systems, map projections, and spatial data processing. You’ll learn how to correctly apply different CRS, how to project geographic data onto a usable map, and how to prepare spatial datasets for accurate analysis.
During the hands-on online sessions, you’ll immediately put your acquired knowledge into practice. You’ll work with real geodata and receive guidance from experienced GIS specialists. You’ll learn how to perform coordinate transformations, apply EPSG codes, choose appropriate projections, and combine datasets without causing shifts or errors. By practicing with realistic scenarios, you’ll gain insight into how the correct application of CRS leads to reliable and consistent results.
The combination of flexible online learning and hands-on training ensures that you not only learn to work with CRS and spatial data, but also how to effectively apply them within professional GIS workflows. After this course, you will be able to independently analyze and apply coordinate systems, correctly interpret spatial data, and convert your data into clear and usable maps. This will enable you to make better-informed decisions within your field.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Do you have questions about the course content? Or are you unsure whether the course aligns with your learning goals or preferences? Would you prefer an in-house or private course? We’d be happy to help.
After the course, you’ll have another two weeks to ask the instructor questions. Since the instructor is already teaching other courses, it’s best to email your questions to info@geo-ict.nl. Your question will be forwarded to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours.
If you’re a bit further along and encounter practical problems you can’t solve on your own, it’s best to use Online Support. You’ll spend one day online with the instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
If you run into problems in practice that you can’t solve on your own, you have two options: you can sign up for a beginner or advanced course, or you can sign up for Online Support.
You’ll spend a day online with an instructor and receive personalized one-on-one instruction. All your problems will be resolved, and you’ll have made significant progress.
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All courses are taught in person. Course hours are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Coffee, tea, lunch, and a laptop are provided.
Taking a course online is also possible, but we only offer hybrid courses in exceptional cases. If you wish to participate in a course online, please indicate this during registration—select “Online” as the location. If that is not possible, this course will only be offered on-site in Apeldoorn.
Yes, we do this regularly. Our instructor will come to your location and bring laptops for the participants. All you need to do is arrange a classroom at your location.
Please email your requirements to info@geo-ict.nl, and we will send you a quote. Once you’ve confirmed the order, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like about the course. We always do our very best, but of course, there may be times when you have a complaint. Click on “Complaints Procedure.” It explains what steps you can take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO).
After the course, we will email you a link to our evaluation portal. There, you can log in and fill out an evaluation form, and you can also download your certificate of participation.
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