Introduction to QGIS for Remote Sensing
Introduction to QGIS for Remote Sensing
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Overview
With the advancement of technology, human reach is beyond limits. People can get information about remote places without even going out of their house, thanks to software like QGIS. In this course, you will learn how to use this software for remote sensing. You will learn all the tools and techniques of this software within just a few steps.
In this exciting course, you will be able to introduce yourself to the QGIS software and understand its use in remote sensing. This course will teach you where to get this software form, how to input and manipulate data, This course will then train you on the fundamentals of remote sensing in QGIS. You will learn how to download Landsat 8 data and how to build a virtual raster for Landsat 8 images.
This course will also allow you to understand the steps for manual classification of Landsat 8 data and more. This course is the ultimate package to learn the use of QGIS for remote sensing. If you wish to pursue a career in the relevant industry, enrol today and start building your skills.
The course was audited and updated on: 14th February, 2026
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD accredited certification. You can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at the cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring professional or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an accredited certification attesting to your knowledge.
The Introduction to QGIS for Remote Sensing is fully available to anyone, and no previous qualifications are needed to enrol. All One Education needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: QGIS Basics | |||
| What is GIS? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Where do I get a GIS software from? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Where do I get GIS data from? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Create new GIS data | 00:07:00 | ||
| GIS Data manipulation | 00:02:00 | ||
| More GIS data creation | 00:04:00 | ||
| GIS data representation | 00:13:00 | ||
| QGIS Map composer | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 02: Remote Sensing in QGIS | |||
| Download Landsat 8 data | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to build the virtual raster for a Landsat 8 image in QGIS | 00:09:00 | ||
| How to clip Landsat 8 image – Remote sensing | 00:04:00 | ||
| Manual classification of Landsat 8 data in QGIS – creating shapefiles | 00:08:00 | ||
| How to do manual classification of Landsat 8 data in QGIS – digitization | 00:08:00 | ||
| How to do automated supervised classification of Landsat 8 data in QGIS | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to do automated unsupervised classification of Landsat 8 data in QGIS | 00:08:00 | ||
| How to create the map of the classification results of Landsat 8 data in QGIS | 00:08:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Introduction to QGIS for Remote Sensing | 00:00:00 | ||
