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QGIS Cartography
QGIS Cartography
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Learning Outcome
- Learn how the label tool works and how to add and change labels in QGIS
- Master how to add and customize symbols in QGIS
- Know how to style single points, lines, polygons, categorical data, & graduated data
- Develop your skills on how to add base maps from Google or Bing in QGIS
- Understand how to add legends and a custom overlay grid
- Get a grip on how to add text and images to a layout
- Familiarise how to style water layers and create a land or sea polygon
Description
You must be looking for the best training for vector layer styling in QBIS since styling a vector layer is not an easy task. Learn how to use QGIS to generate visually impressive maps with this expertly designed QGIS Cartography course.
Many people use QGIS software in their companies for styling vector layers, and we’ll teach you how to do the same, so you don’t fall behind. This comprehensive QGIS Cartography course will guide you on employing design principles to build visually beautiful, easy-to-understand maps in QGIS. You will learn the sequence of labeling basics, label formatting, symbology, project setup, and water styling. Once you complete the course, you’ll discover the foundations of styling layers in QGIS that effectively communicate your message.
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 QGIS Cartography 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: Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 02: Labels | |||
| Labeling Basics | 00:03:00 | ||
| Labeling – Text Properties | 00:02:00 | ||
| Label Formatting | 00:06:00 | ||
| Label Buffers | 00:04:00 | ||
| Labels – Backgrounds | 00:03:00 | ||
| Label Shadows | 00:03:00 | ||
| Labeling Callouts (Leader Lines) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Labels – Placement | 00:04:00 | ||
| Labels – Rendering | 00:05:00 | ||
| Labeling Over Orthos | 00:06:00 | ||
| Fine Tuning Labels | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 03: Symbology | |||
| Styling Single Points Lines and Polygons | 00:11:00 | ||
| Styling Categorical Data | 00:08:00 | ||
| Styling Graduated Data | 00:04:00 | ||
| Shapeburst Fills | 00:03:00 | ||
| Texture Fills | 00:04:00 | ||
| Inverted Polygons | 00:03:00 | ||
| Advanced Lines | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 04: Base Layers | |||
| XYZ Tile Basemaps | 00:04:00 | ||
| Getting Data from the OSM Website | 00:07:00 | ||
| Getting Basemaps from the QuickMapServices Plugins | 00:05:00 | ||
| Getting OSM Data with Overpass Turbo | 00:06:00 | ||
| Rule Based Symbology | 00:10:00 | ||
| Rule Based Labeling | 00:03:00 | ||
| Bringing in Mapbox Baselayers (an Introduction) | 00:13:00 | ||
| Natural Earth Data | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Project Setup | |||
| Setting Up a Page Layout | 00:14:00 | ||
| Layout Templates | 00:05:00 | ||
| Creating Map Grids (Lat & Long Graticules) | 00:08:00 | ||
| Inset or Overview Maps | 00:05:00 | ||
| Global Overview Maps | 00:05:00 | ||
| Adding a Legend | 00:07:00 | ||
| Adding Text to a Layout | 00:03:00 | ||
| Adding Images | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 06: Water Styling | |||
| Coastal Glow Effect | 00:03:00 | ||
| Concentric Water Lines (Equally Spaced) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Concentric Water Lines (Variably Spaced) | 00:08:00 | ||
| Half Tone Coastal Fill Pattern | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 07: Land Styling | |||
| Getting DEMs from USDA/NRCS | 00:08:00 | ||
| Creating Contour Lines from DEMs (in Feet and Meters) | 00:11:00 | ||
| Labeling Contour Lines | 00:06:00 | ||
| Drop Shadowing Polygon Features | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 08: Resources | |||
| Resources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -QGIS Cartography | 00:00:00 | ||
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