QGIS Level 1: Fundamentals of QGIS For Smart GIS Work

Name: QGIS Level 1: Fundamentals of QGIS For Smart GIS Work
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Do You Want to Play with GIS in the Field of QGIS?! Then Enroll in This Course to Start Playing and Enjoying QGIS!

Created byMD SHAHRIAR ALAM

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

GIS (Geographic Information System)
QGIS User Interface
QGIS vs ArcGIS
Map Georeferencing
Map Digitizing
Shapefile Edit
Code Expression of Filter
Basic Tips to Start Any Code Language
Pie Chart in Map
What is EPSG:4326
3 Ways to Create Shapefile in QGIS
Introducing Web GIS
Desktop GIS vs Web GIS
QGIS Download and Installation Steps with Detail Explanation
What is QGIS
What is GUI?
How to Add Different Types of Layers Including Shapefile, Raster Landsat, Georeferenced Image
Work With Google Earth KML in QGIS
Layer Styling
Label
Symbology
Attribute Table
Add and Edit Attributes
Precision and Integer Data Type
CRS
Panels
Layers Panel
Browser Panel
Layer Group
Coordinate
Scale
Magnifier
Plugins
Transfer Symbology to Another Same Layer Instantly
How to Add Google Basemaps
Data Source Manager
Shapefile and Project
Map Browsing Toolbar
Attributes Toolbar
Measure Area
Measure Angle
Map Tips
Text Annotation
Map Navigation Toolbar
Map View
Bookmark
Filter Browser
Styling Panel
Map Themes
Layer Pop-Up Menu
Layer Visibility
Toggle Editing
Start/Stop Editing Comparing with ArcGIS
Filter & Data Source
How to Make Visible only a Particular Feature
Change Data Source
Export Layer
Layer Properties
Basic and Shortcut Methods to Add Layers
Difference Between Single Layer KML and Group Layer KML
Data Type
Apply Single Function to More Than One Layer
How to Save Layer Definition File
Options Inside Attribute Table
Relation Between Row and Map Feature
Show and Filter Attributes
Table View and Form View
How to Add Both Date & Time Field
Georeferencer Plugin
GCP Table
Accuracy Checking of Georeferencing Output
ArcGIS vs QGIS to Edit Shapefile
Vertex Tool
Label Properties
Difference Between Layer Properties and Layer Styling for Label
Specific Field for Label
Differences Between Label Properties for Different Types of Feature
How to Change Both Label and Attribute
Differences between 3 Different Types of Feature's Symbology
Single Symbol
Marker Properties
Opacity of Symbology
Opacity of Layer
Symbology Color including Ramp, Wheel, Swatches and Picker
Symbology Layer Visibility
Advanced Symbology Properties of Polygon Feature
Symbology Layer
Fill and Simple Fill of Symbology Layer List
Stroke Properties
Potentialities of QGIS for Better Symbology

Course content

19 sections • 68 lectures • 6h 49m total length

Proper Guide to Start Learning GIS8:34
How to Be a GIS Genius
Proper Guide to Start Learning GIS
What is Desktop GIS
What is Web GIS
Step-by-Step Learning Guide
Introducing Course Instructor2:42
Introducing Course Instructor

Introduction to GIS4:52
1. What is GIS?
2. Core Functionalities of GIS
3. GIS as Smart Maps with Information
4. Key Components of a GIS System
5. Benefits & Advantages of Using GIS
6. Real-World Applications of GIS
Introduction to Web GIS4:17
1. What Is Web GIS
2. Why Web GIS Matters
3. How Web GIS Works
4. Core Technologies Used in Web GIS
5. Learning Path for Web GIS
6. Career Opportunities in Web GIS
7. Desktop GIS vs Web GIS
Quiz 1: Introduction

Understanding the QGIS Interface (Part 1)8:40
1. What is GUI (Graphical User Interface)?
2. Overview of QGIS Interface Components
3. Using Right-Click (Pop-Up) Menus
4. Exploring the Menu Bar
5. Understanding QGIS Toolbars
6. Show & Hide Toolbars Efficiently
7. Manage Layers Toolbar Explained
8. Working with QGIS Panels
Understanding the QGIS Interface (Part 2)5:03
1. Map Canvas (Map View) Overview
2. Understanding the Status Bar
3. Reading Map Coordinates
4. Scale vs Magnifier – Key Differences
5. Map Rotation Tools
6. Coordinate Reference System (CRS) Basics
7. Using the Locator Bar Efficiently
Article: QGIS User Interface4:24
Article: QGIS User Interface
Plugins in QGIS: Install, Manage & Use Powerful Tools4:55
1. What Are Plugins in QGIS?
2. Why Plugins Are Important for GIS Work
3. Plugin Types: Core vs External Plugins
4. Plugin Manager Overview
5. How to Install Plugins in QGIS
6. Enabling & Disabling Installed Plugins
7. Adding Google Maps Basemaps Using Plugins
8. Updating, Removing & Reinstalling Plugins
Data Source Manager in QGIS5:22
1. What Is the Data Source Manager in QGIS
2. Data Source Manager vs Manage Layers Toolbar
3. Three Ways to Open the Data Source Manager
4. Why the Data Source Manager Is Important
5. Overview of Data Source Manager Functions
6. Browser Tab: Explore & Load Data
7. Vector Tab: Add Vector Data
8. Raster Tab: Add Raster Data
Shapefiles & Project Management in QGIS7:34
1. Understanding Shapefile Components (Supporting Files)
2. Adding Shapefiles in QGIS – Multiple Methods
3. QGIS vs ArcGIS: Shapefile Loading Comparison
4. What is a QGIS Project File?
5. Creating & Saving a QGIS Project
6. Different Ways to Open Existing Project Files
Quiz 2: User Interface

Attributes Toolbar Part 19:58
1. Introduction to Map Browsing & Attribute Toolbars
2. Understanding the Attribute Toolbar
3. Identify Feature Tool Explained
4. Basic Feature Selection Tools
5. Select Features by Polygon
6. Select Features by Freehand
7. Select Features by Radius
8. Select Features by Attribute Value
9. Invert Feature Selection
Attributes Toolbar Part 27:14
1. Open & Explore Attribute Table
2. Understanding the Processing Toolbox
3. Measure Distance & Area Accurately
4. Measure Angles on Map
5. Using Map Tips for Quick Info
6. Adding Text Annotations on Map
7. Customizing Annotation Properties
Map Navigation Toolbar8:40
1. Introduction to Map Navigation Tools
2. Pan Map for Smooth Navigation
3. Zoom In & Zoom Out Tools
4. Zoom to Selected Features
5. Zoom to Specific Layer
6. Understanding Map View & Extent
7. Using Bookmarks for Quick Navigation
Quiz 3: Map Browsing Toolbar

Browser Panel7:08
1. Introduction to Browser Panel
2. Explore Data Sources Quickly
3. Add Selected Layers to Map
4. Filter Data in Browser Panel
5. Search Files & Projects Easily
6. Collapse & Expand Browser Tree
7. Browser Panel Properties Widget
Layers Panel7:17
1. Overview of the Layers Panel Interface
2. Adding, Removing & Organizing Layers
3. Essential Layer Management Tools
4. Layer Styling & Symbology Basics
5. Creating and Managing Layer Groups
6. Map Themes for Quick Visualization
7. Show/Hide & Visibility Controls
8. Filtering Legend with Expressions
9. Expand, Collapse & Navigation Tips
Quiz 4: Panels

Smart Layer Management4:37
1. Zoom to Layer & Zoom Control Tools
2. Show Feature Count Instantly
3. Duplicate Layer for Safe Editing
4. Remove Layers Cleanly
5. Reorder Layers (Top/Bottom Control)
6. Open Attribute Table Quickly
7. Toggle Editing Mode Efficiently
8. QGIS vs ArcGIS Editing Workflow Comparison
Filter & Data Source4:05
1. What is Layer Filter & Why It Matters
2. Show Only Selected Features with Filter
3. Writing Simple Filter Expressions
4. Understanding Expression Syntax Basics
5. Filter Window Options Explained
6. Apply, Edit & Clear Filters Quickly
7. Change Layer Data Source Safely
Layer Visibility, Export & Style Management6:31
1. Control Layer Visibility by Scale
2. Understand CRS Basics for Layers
3. Export Layers to New Files
4. Apply & Save Layer Styles
5. Copy Symbology Between Layers
6. Quick Tour of Layer Properties Panel
Quiz 5: Layer Pop-Up Menu

Add Shapefile and Raster Layer: Basic Method3:44
1. Understanding Layer Types in QGIS
2. Quick Methods to Add Data Layers
3. Adding Shapefile (Vector) Layers Step-by-Step
4. Tools for Importing Vector Data
5. Adding Raster Layers in Seconds
6. Tools for Loading Raster Data
7. Importing Landsat Satellite Image (Basic Way)
8. Common Layer Loading Issues & Fix
Add Shapefile and Raster Layer: Shortcut Method2:04
1. Quick Shortcut to Add Layers in QGIS
2. Add Shapefile Instantly
3. Use Browser Panel for Fast Data Loading
4. Add Georeferenced Image Quickly
5. Load Landsat Raster in One Click
Import Google Earth KML (Single Layer) into QGIS2:39
1. What is Google Earth KML?
2. Types of KML Files Explained
3. Single vs Group Layer KML
4. Explore KML Attributes
5. Tools to Import KML in QGIS
6. Add Single-Layer KML Step-by-Step
7. Fix Common KML Import Issues
8. Style & View KML in QGIS
9. Save KML as Shapefile/GeoPackage
10. Best Practices for Clean KML Data
Import Google Earth Group KML in QGIS4:42
1. What is Google Earth Group KML & Why It Matters
2. Load Group KML from Google Earth into QGIS
3. Extract All Layers from Group KML Easily
4. Manage Attributes After KML Import
5. View Pop-up Info & Feature Details
6. Troubleshoot Missing Layers or Data
7. Best Practice for Clean KML Workflow
Add Google Earth KML (Quick & Smart Methods)1:53
1. Add Group KML Using Shortcut Method
2. Fix KML Loading Issues from Browser Panel
3. Alternative Method to Add Group KML
4. Add Single KML Layer Quickly
5. Layer Icon & Visibility Tricks
Quiz 6: Add Different Types of Layers

Create Shapefile in QGIS (Step-by-Step)10:44
1. Create Your First Shapefile in QGIS
2. Why Create Shapefile in QGIS (vs ArcGIS)
3. Three Easy Methods to Create a Shapefile
4. Choosing Geometry Type (Point, Line, Polygon)
5. Setting Shapefile Projection Correctly
6. Understanding CRS & EPSG Codes
7. What is EPSG:4326? Explained Simply
8. Add Fields During Shapefile Creation
9. Selecting Correct Data Types
10. Working with Date Fields Properly
Layer Groups: Organize Your Map Like a Pro5:29
1. What is a Layer Group in QGIS
2. Why Layer Groups Improve Map Organization
3. Create a Layer Group (Method 1)
4. Create a Layer Group (Method 2 – Quick Way)
5. Add Layers into a Group Easily
6. Rules & Conditions for Grouping Layers
7. Zoom to a Layer Group Instantly
8. Apply One Action to Multiple Layers
9. Show/Hide & Manage Group Visibility
10. Rename, Reorder & Clean Your Layer Panel
Mastering Layer Groups in QGIS5:42
1. Layer Group Tools Overview
2. Show/Hide All Layers in a Group
3. Create a New Layer Group
4. Add and Manage Sub-Groups
5. Rename and Organize Groups
6. Move Layers Between Groups
7. Use the Mutually Exclusive Group Tool
8. Collapse & Expand Groups Quickly
9. Export a Layer Group
10. Save as Layer Definition File (.qlr)
11. Time-Saving Shortcuts for Groups
Quiz 7: Create and Organize Layer

Article: Attribute Table Overview2:15
Article: Attribute Table Overview
Add & Edit Attributes in QGIS4:37
1. Attribute Table Basics – Quick Overview
2. Exploring Attribute Table Tools & Options
3. Entering Editing Mode (Start/Stop Editing)
4. Understanding Fields vs Records (Rows)
5. Add, Update & Delete Features
6. Add or Remove Fields (Columns)
7. Map Feature ↔ Attribute Table Connection
8. Cut, Copy & Paste Features Efficiently
Mastering Attribute Table Selection Tools4:02
1. Select, Deselect & Clear Selection Quickly
2. Invert Selection (with ArcMap Comparison)
3. Select All Features in One Click
4. Move Selected Records to Top
5. Row Selection vs Feature Selection
6. Zoom & Pan to Selected Features
7. Sync Map and Table Selection
8. Dock & Undock Attribute Table Efficiently
Smart Attribute Viewing & Filtering3:42
1. Toggle Table View & Form View
2. Display Only Selected Features
3. Show Features Visible on Map
4. Count Features Instantly
5. Quick Field-Based Filtering
6. Search & Locate Attributes Fast
Form View for Easy Attribute Editing3:58
1. Attribute Table View Types in QGIS
2. Form View vs Table View (Quick Comparison)
3. What is Form View & Why Use It
4. Form View Interface Overview
5. Understanding Specific Fields
6. Viewing Field Attributes in Form View
7. Edit Attributes Using Form View
8. Modify a Specific Field Value
9. Practical Use of Form View in GIS Work
Mastering Form View Tools4:30
1. Select Features Using Form View
2. Navigate First, Last, Next & Previous Records
3. Quickly Deselect Active Features
4. Highlight Current Feature on Map
5. Auto-Pan to Selected Feature
6. Auto-Zoom to Current Feature
Quiz 8: Attribute Table

Adding & Managing Fields in QGIS4:52
1. How to Add a New Field
2. Understanding Field Data Types
3. Creating Text Fields Correctly
4. Field Length Explained Simply
5. Editing Field Properties
6. How to Delete Unnecessary Fields
7. Best Practices for Field Management
Integer vs Decimal Fields: Length & Precision in QGIS3:46
1. Understanding Integer vs Decimal Data Types
2. How to Add an Integer Field
3. Adding a Decimal (Float) Field
4. What is Field Length?
5. What is Precision in QGIS?
6. Length vs Precision – Key Difference
7. Choosing the Right Data Type for GIS Data
Date & Time Fields in QGIS2:29
1. Adding a Date Field to Your Attribute Table
2. Entering and Editing Date Values Correctly
3. Using the Built-in Calendar Picker Tool
4. Creating a Combined Date-Time Field
5. Formatting Date & Time for Analysis
6. Common Mistakes and Best Practices
Quiz 9: Add Field

Requirements

This Course Will make you Zero to Hero in QGIS. So, You need nothing to be Prepared.
Require only The Interest to Learn GIS and QGIS!

Description

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Is a cheap course of GIS and QGIS with 50 Lectures with 27 Downloadable Resources, 14 Sections, 13 Quiz Test, 1 Assignment, 2 Articles and each Lecture contains Detail Explanation, Many Topics and Materials with step by step detail.
Will Teach you Many Interactive and Important Task of QGIS Including Georeferencing, Pie Chart in Map, Map Digitizing and Edit, Work with Google Earth KML files, Dynamic Layer Visibility, Layer Styling and Many More.
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Gives you All Lectures based on Step by Step Process with description about how and why with practical doing video. Because we believe in Learning by Doing and Playing with Enjoy the Topic.

Who this course is for:

Anyone Who wants to Learn GIS but don't Have the Software.
Anyone Who wants to make himself confident to start GIS Projects in QGIS.
Anyone Who wants to Learn Interactive and Important Task of QGIS Easily.
Anyone Who wants to Learn Many Ways to solve any Problem in QGIS.
Anyone Who wants to Do GIS Work Smartly easily with Dynamic Tools of QGIS.
Who is scared about writing any Programming Language or Code Expression.
Anyone Who is searching for a cheap course of GIS & QGIS with having detail Explanation, Lectures and Topics.
Anyone Who is searching for Cool and enjoyable lectures of QGIS with magical tricks and descriptions on each interface.
Anyone Who wants to learn step by step process with how and why.

QGIS Level 1: Fundamentals of QGIS For Smart GIS Work

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 11min

Introduction to GIS, Web GIS & QGIS2 lectures • 9min

QGIS User Interface6 lectures • 36min

Map Browsing Toolbar3 lectures • 26min

Panels2 lectures • 14min

Layer Pop-Up Menu3 lectures • 15min

Add Different Types of Layers5 lectures • 15min

Create and Organize Layer3 lectures • 22min

Attribute Table6 lectures • 23min

Add Field3 lectures • 11min

Requirements

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