QGIS 3

Name: QGIS 3
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Discover the potential of GIS and learn from scratch. Experience, feel and uncover everything you can achieve with QGIS!

Created byFranz Pucha Cofrep, ArcGeek ®

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Create and edit vector layers in QGIS 3, including points, lines, and polygons, and manage their attribute tables efficiently.
Design professional maps using QGIS 3, applying symbology techniques, labeling, and layout composition skills.
Use geoprocessing tools like Buffer, Intersect, Clip, and Merge to perform basic spatial analysis in real GIS projects.
Perform spatial analysis techniques, including interpolation, slope mapping, and watershed delineation using QGIS 3.

Course content

7 sections • 49 lectures • 2h 45m total length

Introduction0:50
Download and installation2:40
Learn to download and install QGIS on Windows, Mac, or Linux, choosing stable or latest versions, using the OSGeo4W installer, and enabling QGIS desktop with GRASS and GDAL components.
QGIS overview and plugin installation4:05

Georeference an image4:08
Georeference the drone image by assigning real-world coordinates to control points in the Georeferencer, using GPS and WGS 84 UTM zone 17S coordinates, then save the project in QGis.
Georeferencing an image without control points (optional)3:24
Learn how to georeference an image without control points in QGIS by using a road layer as reference, adding map canvas points and applying a transformation.

Creation of vector layers (shapefiles)2:28
Create vector layers with shapefiles in QGIS 3, modeling rivers, streets, and buildings, set geometry and coordinate system crs, then save as utf-8.
Creation of vector layers (geopackages)2:30
Create vector layers in geopackage to replace shapefile, and add land cover and lake layers in the same geodatabase with polygon geometries and a shared coordinate system.
Working with points3:03
Working with lines 14:19
Working with lines 23:47
Working with polygons 14:46
Working with polygons 25:45
Import UTM coordinates from a table2:29

Symbology of points, lines and polygons7:01
Import new symbology3:10
Labels4:51
3D view (optional)1:40
Learn to add a topographic effect in qgis (optional) by applying hillshade on top of your layers, adjusting transparency, and saving the project.
General structure of a map1:57
Title1:34
Map Body1:09
Graticules4:32
North0:36
Location Map8:12
Legend2:38
Scales2:46
Add numerical or graphic scales in QGIS 3, enable dynamic scale text, and customize scale bars with units, font, color, and division styles, then save the project.
Insert boxes2:15
Export an image or PDF map1:53

Areas of influence (Buffer)3:08
Intersect1:18
Perform an intersection to identify the common area between two or more layers in QGIS by using the vector geoprocessing tool intersection and selecting the input layer and overlay layer.
Clip1:38
Merge0:58
Dissolve1:42
Define projection1:42
Define projection using the processing toolbox, select input shapefile, choose a coordinate reference system, such as WGS 84 UTM zone 70, assign and verify in properties.
Re-project3:04

Importing a Table XY Coordinates4:54
Interpolation (IDW)5:26
Apply IDW interpolation in QGIS 3 to turn precipitation and temperature points into rasters, adjust extent and pixel size, style with color ramps, and inspect results with identify features.
Slope maps3:39
Reclassifications3:40
Contour Lines4:58
Create contour lines and isotherms from elevation and temperature data in QGIS 3, adjust interval values, and generate contour polygons for areas between lines.
Viewshed2:48
Map Algebra3:50
Delineation of a Watershed5:43
Topographic Profiles2:45

Requirements

Basic understanding of GIS concepts (e.g., layers, coordinates, projections).
Elementary knowledge of cartography and map reading.
Discipline and eagerness to learn.

Description

This QGIS 3 course provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to learning Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is designed for beginners with basic knowledge of GIS and geodesy concepts, focusing on practical application rather than extensive theory.

The course curriculum covers essential QGIS functions and GIS operations. We begin with QGIS installation and interface familiarization, then progress through vector data management, including the creation and manipulation of point, line, and polygon layers. Students will learn to perform table operations, field calculations, and data entry.

Map design is a key component, encompassing symbology application, labeling techniques, and the creation of professional layout elements. The course also introduces fundamental geoprocessing tools such as Buffer, Intersect, Clip, and Merge, along with basic spatial analysis techniques including interpolation, slope mapping, and watershed delineation.

Each topic is explored through practical exercises, allowing students to immediately apply their learning to real-world scenarios. By the course's conclusion, participants will have developed practical skills in QGIS 3, preparing them for GIS tasks across various fields.

This course is ideal for those seeking to quickly gain practical QGIS skills through direct, hands-on learning, without extensive theoretical discussions. Our step-by-step approach ensures you'll gain confidence in using QGIS for diverse mapping and spatial analysis tasks.

Who this course is for:

Beginners in GIS looking to gain practical skills in QGIS 3 without extensive theory.
Professionals in fields like urban planning, environmental science, or geography seeking to incorporate GIS into their work.
Students in spatial sciences or related disciplines wanting hands-on experience with a powerful, open-source GIS tool.

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Introducción3 lectures • 8min

Georeference2 lectures • 8min

Create and edit vector layers8 lectures • 29min

Table management6 lectures • 26min

Map design14 lectures • 44min

Geoprocessing tools7 lectures • 14min

Spatial Analyst9 lectures • 38min

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