This course will introduce you to the world of GIS and Geospatial technologies and teach you how to build maps and conduct basic GIS analysis using real world data and QGIS software.

Unlike other online resources, this course is based on real world applications of GIS in some of the largest humanitarian operations in the world located in the Middle East. It uses data and examples from such areas to teach you the power of GIS in understanding the context and supporting decision making.

Learn GIS and Mapping from Geospatial Experts Working in United Nations Agencies in Some of the Largest Humanitarian Operations in the World.

In this course you will:

• Learn GIS concepts and terminology to “speak” the same language with other experts
• Understand what are the different map elements and what to consider when making a map
• Use real data to create, nice maps with QGIS
• Find out through live demonstrations where to get credible data for your maps and analyis
• Conduct basic GIS analysis with real world cases from humanitarian operations
• Test your knowledge with several quizzes and guided exercsies

Do you want to learn about GIS from the Geospatial Professionals  who apply GIS in the deep field?

Add the geographical component in your skills and start creating amazing maps to communicate your message to  your team and organization.

This course was inspired, conceptualized, and designed during the last four years leading my GIS team with the United Nations in Syria – one of the largest humanitarian operations in the world.

The course will introduce you to the world of Geospatial and teach you about important GIS concepts, how to use QGIS to create correct maps, conduct GIS analysis, and use data for your maps from credibly sources.

Real world examples and real data used in the largest humanitarian operations in the world.

You will learn in a fun, multidisciplinary way, through videos, interactive demos, quizzes, step-by-step exercises, and discussions in the forum of the course.

What makes this course unique is:

1. Experienced instructors: Taught by humanitarian GIS Experts with extensive experience in the usage of geospatial technologies in large scale operations such as the one in Syria, Lebanon, Türkiye, and Jordan.
2. Realistic: It uses real cases, examples, and data to teach you how to create maps and conduct GIS analysis.
3. Practical: You will learn by doing and you will have opportunities to test what you have learned through quizzes and exercises.
4. Tested: It is widely tested in dozens trainings which took place in various locations.

This course consists of 5 Sections. It has a total of 59 lectures and about 3 hours of recorded videos, 4 quizzes and 4 step-by-step assignments.

It is recommended for people with no or little experience in GIS and an interest to learn more about this fascinating field in a structured and professional way.

In the course you will learn about GIS and the terminology, we GIS Professional use in our every day work. This will increase you confidence as you will be able to understand a lot of the concepts mentioned in online resources or from other experts at work environment.

You will also learn about the different elements of a map. How to design a good map and what to take into consideration.

After the completion of the second section of this course, you will have the knowledge in creating amazing visualisations.

In the end of the third section you will know how to create a complete map with all its elements.

By the end of the course, you will be able to download and use data from credible sources to create maps and conduct basic analysis.

Learn from the ones who lead GIS teams in humanitarian operations in the most hard to reach areas of our planet.

After the completion of this course, you will:

1. Obtain a good understanding of GIS and you will be able to “speak” the same language with other GIS experts, Information managers or data analysts.
2. Feel confident using QGIS software to build correct cartographic maps to communicate important key messages to your teams.
3. Know where to obtain credibly data for your maps and analysis.
4. Use QGIS software to conduct basic geospatial analysis
5. Prepare for more advanced courses in the Geospatial field