How do you create visually compelling geospatial data in QGIS? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn how to create choroplets and professional maps to present complex geographic insights in a clear and impactful way. You’ll receive personalized guidance and work with online modules and hands-on assignments to master immediately applicable geospatial analysis techniques.
Choropleth maps are maps that visually represent geographic areas, such as countries or provinces, based on data. These maps make it easier to understand trends, comparisons, and patterns in geospatial data. For example, a choropleth map can display average income per country, as shown in the map below. By visualizing data in this way, you can quickly interpret and analyze large amounts of complex information.
QGIS is one of the most widely used open-source software tools for geographic information systems (GIS). It offers extensive capabilities for processing, visualizing, and analyzing geospatial data, including the creation of detailed choropleth maps. Thanks to QGIS’s powerful features—ranging from simple visualizations to advanced analyses—it is the ideal choice for creating choropleth maps.
Choroplets are used in various sectors, such as urban planning, market analysis, and environmental management. Whether you want to visualize data on population density, economic trends, or environmental patterns, choroplets offer the ideal way to present this data clearly and persuasively.Â
In this course, you’ll learn how to create effective choroplets with QGIS. You’ll start with the basics of working with geospatial data and visualizing geographic information. Step by step, you’ll discover how to transform data into visually appealing maps that reflect trends and patterns.
You’ll learn how to customize and optimize choroplets so they clearly convey the information. From adding layers to setting color schemes and styles, you’ll gain insight into the tools and techniques QGIS offers for creating professional maps.
An important part of the course is developing your skills in geospatial analysis. You’ll learn how to effectively analyze and apply spatial data in your projects, so you can transform complex information into understandable visualizations.
Blended learning combines independent online learning with hands-on, interactive sessions, allowing you to gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in creating choropleths in QGIS. The online modules let you set your own pace, while interactive lessons teach you how to process geospatial data, create maps, and perform analyses. Thanks to direct access to the course materials, you can review and practice the material at any time.
During the hands-on online sessions, you’ll immediately apply the knowledge you’ve gained. You’ll work with real datasets and receive live guidance from experts on creating choropleths, applying color schemes, and performing analyses. This allows you to put theory into practice right away and further develop your skills.
The combination of flexible online learning and interactive hands-on experience ensures that you not only understand the basics of QGIS but also learn how to apply this knowledge in real-world projects. As a result, by the end of the course, you’ll be able to create professional choroplets and effectively visualize geospatial data.
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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