How do you bring geographic data to life in 3D? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn how to create and analyze detailed 3D models using QGIS. Discover how to visualize elevation differences, terrain details, and urban structures using real-world datasets. With personalized guidance and hands-on assignments, you’ll not only master the theory but also apply 3D visualization directly to your work.
QGIS 3D Visualization is a powerful tool within QGIS that helps you present and analyze geospatial data in three dimensions. It allows you to convert geodata into detailed 3D models, enabling you to visualize complex patterns and changes in areas such as urban planning, environmental analysis, or infrastructure.
What makes QGIS 3D Visualization unique is its ability to convert data traditionally presented in 2D into interactive 3D views. This offers new insights, such as visualizing elevation differences and performing more complex spatial analyses. It makes the data not only easier to understand but also more visually appealing.
Thanks to its user-friendly interface and open-source nature, QGIS is an accessible tool for professionals in various sectors who work with geospatial data. Whether you’re an urban planner, environmental researcher, or GIS specialist, QGIS 3D Visualization lets you perform advanced analyses without heavy software or hardware.
In the Blended Learning QGIS 3D Visualization course, you’ll learn how to apply QGIS 3D visualization to analyze and present geospatial data in a new way. You’ll learn step-by-step how to create 3D models from geographic information and how to use these models effectively for in-depth analyses.
You’ll start by learning how to set up and configure 3D visualization in QGIS. This includes importing and preparing geospatial data so it’s suitable for 3D display. Next, you’ll learn how to create and edit 3D models of geographic data, such as terrain models, buildings, and other infrastructure. The course also covers how to perform spatial analyses in 3D to visualize elevation differences and shadows, for example, giving you a better understanding of the geographic data.
In addition, you will learn how to present geospatial data in a visually appealing way so that it is understandable to a broad audience. This is achieved by creating interactive 3D models that not only visualize the data but also make it easier to interpret.
By the end of the course, you will be able to visualize complex geospatial datasets in 3D and thereby gain deeper insights. This skill is indispensable for professionals working with geographic data and spatial analysis.
Blended learning combines independent online learning with hands-on, interactive sessions, allowing you to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience with QGIS 3D Visualization. In the online modules, you’ll learn how to convert geospatial data into detailed 3D models and perform spatial analyses. You’ll discover how to visualize elevation differences, terrain mapping, and infrastructure in 3D, and how to use these insights to better understand geographic patterns. Thanks to unlimited access to the course materials, you can review and practice the material at any time.
During the hands-on online sessions, you’ll immediately put theory into practice. You’ll work with real datasets and, under the guidance of experts, learn how to optimize 3D models, perform shadow analyses, and create interactive presentations. This will not only help you strengthen your technical skills but also interpret and present geospatial data more effectively.
The combination of online learning and hands-on experience ensures that you not only understand the fundamentals of QGIS 3D Visualization but also know exactly how to apply this knowledge in real-world projects. After completing this course, you will be able to use 3D geodata for urban planning, environmental analyses, and infrastructure projects, and you will be able to transform spatial data into valuable insights.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
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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