What are Geographic Information Systems? or “What is GIS?” – A Free Course

This course will introduce you to Geographic Information Systems(GIS) and how to work with maps on your computer. The software used in this course is called QGIS and is free and open source. The course includes a series of videos that will take you through an introduction on what GIS is, and how to use this type of software.

Course Content

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Geographic Information Systems

Section 3: Devices

Section 4: Data representation

Section 5: Working with maps in QGIS

• About QGIS
• How to download and install QGIS
• Open background layers
• Create a vector layer
• Create a simple form
• Data: Create, Open, Update

Section 7: Bonus videos

Main Course Features

Over 14 lectures

Target audience:

• Users with no or limited knowledge of GIS
• GIS workers
• People with interest in GIS and QGIS

What are the requirements?

• QGIS 2.0
• PC or Mac
• Basic computer knowledge

Instructor: Thomas Fagernes

Price: Free