This course targets a broad audience, including students, non-practitioners, practitioners, and professionals eager to grasp both the fundamental and advanced aspects of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with a specific focus on QGIS. Organised into modules featuring exercises of varying difficulty, the course is designed as a progressive learning path. Each exercise serves as a foundational element, equipping participants with the skills to navigate the basic and advanced functions and tools of QGIS effectively. The course aims to:
1. Demonstrate the capability of GIS for conducting both basic and advanced geospatial analysis using QGIS.
2. Provide a solid understanding of essential GIS concepts.
3. Familiarise participants with both the foundational and advanced features and functionalities of QGIS.
4. Teach the critical GIS tools available in QGIS for practical applications.