QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training in Thimphu

QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training in Thimphu, Bhutan

Master QGIS from foundational mapping to advanced spatial analysis and automation. Build enterprise-grade geospatial skills for real-world decision making.

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QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training is a professional training program delivered by ProgNXT in Thimphu, Bhutan. ProgNXT, a globally recognized corporate training provider in 55+ countries, offers this QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training course with hands-on, instructor-led sessions. This comprehensive training takes participants from the fundamentals of QGIS to advanced spatial analysis, data management, and automation. Learners...

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Course Code: OKK97
21Hrs
Last Updated: September 2026

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This comprehensive training takes participants from the fundamentals of QGIS to advanced spatial analysis, data management, and automation. Learners will explore the QGIS interface, create and edit geospatial data, perform complex spatial queries, and design professional maps. The course also covers raster analysis, cartographic composition, Python scripting with PyQGIS, and integration with external data sources. Emphasis is placed on practical workflows that mirror real-world geospatial challenges, enabling participants to manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data effectively. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped to handle end-to-end GIS tasks with confidence and precision.

Welcome to the official QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training certification program in Thimphu, Bhutan. This comprehensive training is designed to elevate your professional skills and provide you with practical, industry-relevant knowledge locally. As a globally recognized corporate training provider operating in 55+ countries, ProgNXT ensures that our curriculum meets the highest standards of excellence.

Whether you are looking to upskill your team or advance your personal career, our expert-led sessions will guide you through the core concepts of this domain. Upon successful completion of the 21Hrs program, participants will receive a globally accepted certification, demonstrating their proficiency and readiness to tackle complex challenges in the field.

Basic understanding of geographic information systems concepts
Familiarity with spatial data types such as vector and raster
Comfort using desktop applications and file management
No prior programming experience required, but logical thinking is beneficial
Access to a computer with QGIS installed for hands-on practice

Upon completion, participants will be able to proficiently use QGIS for a wide range of geospatial tasks, from data creation and editing to advanced spatial analysis and automation. They will gain the confidence to design professional maps, manage spatial databases, and integrate QGIS with web services. The skills acquired will enable them to streamline GIS workflows, ensure data quality, and deliver actionable spatial insights. Participants will be prepared to tackle complex geospatial projects and contribute effectively to GIS-driven decision-making in their organizations.

Navigate and customize the QGIS interface for efficient workflows
Create, edit, and manage vector and raster datasets
Perform spatial queries, joins, and geoprocessing operations
Design high-quality maps with advanced symbology and labeling
Conduct raster analysis including terrain and interpolation
Automate tasks using Python and the QGIS Processing framework
Integrate QGIS with spatial databases and web mapping services
Apply metadata standards and ensure data quality
Troubleshoot and optimize GIS workflows

QGIS interface and core functionalities
Vector and raster data handling
Spatial analysis and geoprocessing tools
Cartographic design and map composition
Data interpolation and terrain analysis
Python scripting with PyQGIS
Database integration and web services
Workflow automation and model builder
Metadata, data quality, and sharing

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive an ProgNXT Certification in QGIS Essentials to Advanced Training, validating their expertise in geospatial data management, spatial analysis, cartographic design, and automation with QGIS.

Recognized credential for GIS professionals
Demonstrates proficiency in QGIS from basics to advanced
Enhances career opportunities in geospatial domains
Validates practical skills through assessment

Introduction to QGIS and Geospatial Concepts

Overview of QGIS and its role in GIS
Installing and configuring QGIS
Understanding vector and raster data models
Coordinate reference systems and projections
Exploring the QGIS interface and panels

Hands-on exercises

Working with Vector Data

Loading and exploring vector layers
Creating and editing vector geometries
Attribute table operations and field calculator
Importing and exporting vector formats
Styling vector layers with symbology

Hands-on exercises

Raster Data Management and Analysis

Loading and visualizing raster datasets
Raster properties and metadata
Raster calculator and map algebra
Clipping, resampling, and reprojecting rasters
Terrain analysis: slope, aspect, hillshade

Hands-on exercises

Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing

Vector overlay operations: intersect, union, difference
Buffer and proximity analysis
Spatial joins and relationship analysis
Query builder and spatial queries
Network analysis basics

Hands-on exercises

Cartographic Design and Map Composition

Design principles for effective maps
Advanced labeling and annotation
Using the print layout for map creation
Adding map elements: legends, scale bars, north arrows
Exporting maps in various formats

Hands-on exercises

Data Interpolation and Terrain Analysis

Interpolation methods: IDW, kriging, spline
Creating contour lines and DEM analysis
Viewshed and watershed analysis
3D visualization with QGIS2threejs
Profile tools and elevation queries

Hands-on exercises

Python Scripting and Automation

Introduction to PyQGIS and the Python console
Automating tasks with scripts
Using the QGIS Processing framework
Creating custom processing algorithms
Batch processing and model builder

Hands-on exercises

Database Integration and Web Services

Connecting to spatial databases (PostGIS, SpatiaLite)
Executing SQL queries in QGIS
Consuming web map services (WMS, WFS, WMTS)
Publishing maps to the web with QGIS Server
Using QGIS with external APIs

Hands-on exercises

Advanced Data Management and Quality

Metadata creation and editing
Data validation and topology checks
Versioning and data sharing
Working with large datasets and performance tuning
Integrating QGIS with other GIS tools

Hands-on exercises

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Target Audience

GIS professionals seeking to enhance their QGIS skills
Cartographers and mapping specialists
Data analysts working with spatial data
Urban planners and environmental scientists
Researchers and students in geography and related fields
IT professionals integrating GIS into applications

Evaluation

Continuous assessment through hands-on exercises
Participation in practical assignments
Final assessment covering key concepts and workflows
Evaluation of a comprehensive mapping or analysis task
Demonstration of problem-solving with QGIS tools

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September 2026

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24th Sep 2026→26th Sep 2026

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28th Sep 2026→30th Sep 2026

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8th Nov 2026→10th Nov 2026

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23rd Nov 2026→25th Nov 2026

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