How can you set up your own WebGIS environment with GeoServer in just a few steps—without any prior technical knowledge? In this one-on-one course, you’ll discover how to publish geodata via web services such as WMS and WFS. You’ll receive personalized guidance as you learn how to install, configure, and integrate GeoServer with QGIS. Thanks to interactive online modules, you’ll be able to apply everything directly to your own geoproject.
GeoServer is an open-source server application that allows you to publish and share geodata via standards such as WMS (Web Map Service) and WFS (Web Feature Service). It is an essential link in the world of geoinformation. Digital maps, datasets, and spatial analyses are playing an increasingly important role in this field.
GeoServer is designed to make geographic information accessible—both within organizations and via web applications. It is used worldwide by governments, engineering firms, research institutions, and commercial entities. Anyone who works with geographic data benefits from GeoServer’s flexibility. Thanks to its support for common file formats and integration with tools like QGIS, it is a popular choice within the open-source GIS landscape.
This blended learning course focuses on GeoServer. You will learn how to manage spatial data and make it available online. The focus is on practical application and building a solid foundation for anyone who wants to work professionally with geodata—whether in urban planning, infrastructure, environmental analysis, or data visualization.
During this course, you’ll gain practical experience with GeoServer and delve into the core concepts of WebGIS. You’ll start by exploring basic terminology essential to the world of geoinformation and web mapping.
Next, you’ll be introduced to GeoServer, one of the most widely used WebGIS servers on the market. You’ll learn how to effectively use this tool to manage and publish geographic data. You’ll also discover how to apply OGC standards such as WMS and WFS to make spatial data accessible online.
After that, you’ll get to work integrating web services into your desktop GIS environment, such as QGIS. You’ll also learn how to set up a complete WebGIS environment on a Windows machine. Finally, you’ll build a simple yet functional WebGIS portal where your published data is displayed clearly and interactively.
Blended learning combines independent online learning with practical, interactive sessions. This way, you not only develop theoretical knowledge but also gain hands-on experience with GeoServer and the publication of geodata.
The online modules give you the freedom to learn at your own pace. They include clear, step-by-step instructions on WebGIS terminology, OGC standards such as WMS and WFS, and installing and configuring GeoServer on a Windows machine. You’ll discover how to connect web services to desktop GIS software, such as QGIS, and how to effectively make spatial data available online.
During the hands-on sessions, you’ll immediately put theory into practice. You’ll work with real datasets and receive guidance from experienced GIS professionals. You’ll learn how to publish map layers, apply styles, and manage services within a realistic WebGIS environment.
The combination of flexible learning and hands-on application ensures that you truly master GeoServer. After the course, you will be able to work independently with a complete WebGIS environment. You will know how to publish, manage, and make geodata accessible to others. This will enable you to provide valuable support for spatial data projects within your organization or 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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