QGIS Training

QGIS Training Overview

Our QGIS courses are designed to introduce techniques to new users of QGIS or concrete foundation GIS knowledge, enabling users to become competent in QGIS software. The training intends to ensure you are familiar with how to create and edit GIS data while equipping users to create professional maps in the discipline in which they work. QGIS is often used as a mainstream GIS platform or can offer complimentary tools to existing location-based business processes.

Our course will equip attendees with QGIS skills which are widely recognised within the industry. The courses are conducted online by our experienced team and our trainers will offer the opportunity to interact and ask questions that are specific to each attendee.

We offer 2 levels of training, ‘QGIS Essentials’ and ‘QGIS Pursuit’. Most attendees will complete both these levels of training, however the Essentials Course can be completed first if you require a gentle introduction to QGIS.

QGIS:

QGIS is a popular Open Source GIS desktop platform that allows users to store, maintain and publish maps in an enterprise environment. The QGIS course is for attendees who wish to learn the software, have had no prior experience with GIS or simply build on prior experience with the software. Our Trainers will provide an interactive training experience and allow participants to discuss and learn new skills that apply to their daily work with GIS. Participants of the QGIS course will complete the training with an intermediate skill level of QGIS.

Chartis Technology is a proud QGIS small sustaining member.

QGIS Certification:

Chartis Technology is proud to be an official participant in the QGIS Certification Programme.

As part of this global initiative, our training is recognised by the QGIS Project and contributes directly to its continued development. When you train with us, you’re not only building your own skills—you’re helping support and sustain the future of open-source GIS.

Participants who complete our QGIS training courses receive a QGIS Certificate issued through the official QGIS Certification Programme, which is recognised internationally across industries using geospatial software.

Who should attend our QGIS courses:

QGIS is a popular Open Source GIS desktop platform that allows users to store, maintain and publish maps in an enterprise environment. The QGIS course is for attendees who wish to learn the software, have had no prior experience with GIS or simply build on prior experience with the software. Our Trainers will provide an interactive training experience and allow participants to discuss and learn new skills that apply to their daily work with GIS. Participants of the QGIS course will complete the training with an intermediate skill level of QGIS.

Download the latest version of QGIS, a free and open-source GIS here 

QGIS Essentials Introduction Course

This 1-day course is designed to introduce first time GIS users or spatial professionals to the QGIS desktop application, providing skills to develop or add value to their existing GIS toolkit. The techniques learnt will allow attendees to enhance their everyday desktop mapping capabilities. As a hands-on course, the attendees can actively participate and experience real-world examples. It is a great opportunity to explore the possibilities that QGIS offers.

QGIS Essentials Training Course Outline:

  • Introduction to QGIS
  • QGIS Basic Operations
  • QGIS Preferences
  • Projects
  • Bookmarks
  • Coordinate Reference Systems and On-the Fly projection Vector and Raster data concepts and working with them in QGIS
  • Layer Control
  • Adding and Editing Data (spatial and non-spatial)
  • Snapping and Topological editing Techniques
  • Styles and Labels
  • Composer Window and Output/Printing from QGIS
  • Support and User Community Resources
  • Map Series Generation / Atlas Mapping

Total duration: 1 day, 9am – 5pm

Upcoming QGIS Essentials training dates: 11th February, 25th March 2026. Book Here

Discounts offered for groups of 6 or more from one organisation.

Private in-house workshops are also available for larger groups. Contact us to discuss tailoring a specialised course to benefit your workplace.

QGIS Pursuit Advanced Course

This 1-day course is designed to follow up on the Essentials course (Essential’s course is a prerequisite) to enhance knowledge and build on more of the advanced QGIS Features available. As a hands-on course, the attendees can actively participate and experience advanced mapping techniques that will enable users to use QGIS in a professional environment.

QGIS Pursuit Training Course Outline:

  • Geoprocessing and advanced editing techniques
  • Introduction to the Processing toolbox
  • Heatmaps
  • Registering a Raster image
  • Web Services (WFS, WMS)
  • Plugins – explore and become familiar with some of the many plugins available
  • Database connections and editing data from a database
  • Advanced Styling and Rendering methods
  • Advanced Labelling

Total duration: 1 day, 9am – 5pm

Upcoming QGIS Pursuit training dates: 12th February, 26th March 2026. Book Here

Discounts offered for groups of 6 or more from one organisation.

Private in-house workshops are also available for larger groups. Contact us to discuss tailoring a specialised course to benefit your workplace.

Course Schedule:

You can view our full upcoming course schedule here.