Description
🌍 Master QGIS: The Ultimate Beginner-to-Advanced Mapping Course (Map Academy)
Requirements:
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No prior GIS or mapping experience required
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Basic computer skills and ability to install software on Windows, Mac, or Linux
📌 Course Overview:
Join over 8,000 students across 160+ countries who are learning to turn data into beautiful, insightful maps with QGIS!
Welcome to Map Academy, your complete, beginner-friendly guide to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital map design using QGIS—the world’s leading free, open-source GIS software.
Whether you’re an urban planner, architect, researcher, student, or data enthusiast, this course will teach you how to visualize spatial data, analyze trends, and create stunning, professional-grade maps.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
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How to install and navigate QGIS on any operating system
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Creating high-quality maps (locator maps, heat maps, election maps, density maps & more)
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Importing, cleaning, and managing geospatial datasets
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Using vector and raster data for advanced spatial analysis
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Exporting maps in various formats: PDF, PNG, JPG, etc.
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Using QGIS plugins, tools, and shortcuts to work faster
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Real-world projects with global datasets and practical use cases
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Best practices in cartographic design and GIS workflows
💡 Why QGIS?
QGIS is trusted by leading corporations, governments, universities, and hobbyists worldwide. Here’s why it’s the tool of choice for modern GIS:
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Free Forever – No license fees or subscriptions
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Cross-Platform – Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
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Beautiful Output – Create visually stunning maps
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Powerful & Flexible – Advanced tools for analysis and design
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Fast & Efficient – Designed for productivity and speed
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Community-Driven – Regular updates and a thriving global community
🗂 Course Breakdown:
Module 1: Introduction to GIS & QGIS
Module 2: Navigating the QGIS Interface
Module 3: Your First Map
Module 4: Working with Spatial Data
Module 5: Creating Locator & Reference Maps
Module 6: Heat Maps & Thematic Mapping
Module 7: Election Maps & Demographics
Module 8: Density & Distribution Maps
Module 9: Creative & Fun Mapping Projects
Module 10: Vector & Raster Data Tools
Module 11: QGIS Plugins & Add-ons
Module 12: Pro Tips, Shortcuts & Troubleshooting
Module 13: Final Recap & What’s Next
🎓 Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfect for:
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Architects & Urban Designers
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Urban & Regional Planners
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Environmental Scientists & Earth Researchers
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Academics, Teachers, & Students
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Data Journalists & Analysts
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Professionals in Transport, Economic Development, Public Policy
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Hobbyists passionate about maps & data visualization
✅ By the End of This Course, You’ll Be Able To:
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Design and export publication-ready maps
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Perform spatial analysis using real-world data
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Visualize data trends with advanced cartographic techniques
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Confidently use QGIS to support professional or academic projects
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Access and manage publicly available geospatial data
🌍 Real Projects, Real Data, Real Skills
This isn’t just theory—you’ll work with real-world datasets from around the globe, and gain hands-on experience with each new technique. You’ll also learn how to source additional GIS data for your own future projects.
🎉 No Experience Needed!
If you love maps, data, and learning new tools—this course is for you. No previous mapping or GIS knowledge is required. All you need is curiosity and a computer.
👋 Meet Your Instructor:
Alasdair Rae, GIS expert and founder of Map Academy, brings his passion for cartography and years of teaching experience to help learners like you go from map zero to map hero with QGIS.
🚀 Enroll Now and Start Mapping Like a Pro!
Turn your curiosity for maps into a powerful new skill. See you inside the course!
Please Note: Files will be included in this purchase only Full Course Video & Course Resources. You will get cloud storage download link with life time download access.
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