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Laying the foundation

This module introduces you to fundamental QGIS skills and knowledge that set the stage for more advanced techniques in later sessions.

As a foundational module, no previous knowledge of GIS or QGIS is required. However, familiarity with the QGIS interface as discussed in QGIS: Essentials - Introduction to QGIS, how to load different kinds of layers as discussed in QGIS: Essentials - Introduction to layers in QGIS, and how to run processing algorithms as discussed in QGIS: Essentials - Basic geospatial processing techniques are preferred.

  • What’s the difference between geographic and projected CRS?
  • When should you use one over the other?
  • What Coordinate Reference Systems do we commonly use in the Philippines?
  • How do you change the CRS of a project in QGIS?
  • How do you change the CRS (reproject) of a layer in QGIS?
  • What’s the difference between a vector and a raster?
  • When should you use one over the other?
  • What spatial file formats are best for different use cases?
  • How do you load or connect different kinds of data in QGIS?

Contact us or sign-up to our courses if you are interested in having this as an instructor-led or self-paced course.