Welcome to the IFRC Network GIS Training Platform#
Teach GIS for Humanitarian Work
The One-Stop-Shop for teaching Geoinformation System (GIS) skills for the work in the Red Cross Red Crescent Network
The wiki is your companion for working with QGIS in training in real life. It brings together all practical information in the form of how-to guides and videos
In the learning modules, all relevant concepts and techniques of QGIS are explained, enabling trainees to reinforce their understanding of the training content
In the exercises, essential concepts and practical techniques are presented, providing participants with hands-on opportunities to apply and reinforce their QGIS skills
What’s Inside#
Trainers for QGIS are the principal audience of the IFRC Network GIS Training Platform. Here you can find training materials for teaching QGIS specific for the work in the Red Cross Red Crescent network for total beginners up to an intermediate level.
🙌 The training material is centred around the extensive use of practical follow-along exercises and hands-on training.
🎥 And the use of rich media like videos and visualizations.
Learning Objectives#
The primary objective is to empower individuals across various roles within the Red Cross Red Crescent network with robust QGIS skills.
The QGIS skills offered on this platform span basic, intermediate, and advanced proficiency levels, with each level comprising three dedicated modules.
Basic Skills
Modul 1e - Introduction GIS ✨ |
Module 2 - Working with Geodata 🌍 |
Module 3 - Basic GIS operations 📍 |
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Installation QGIS |
Layer Concept in GIS |
Digital data editing and creation |
Paper maps and cartography, digital maps distinction |
Data Import |
Feature attribute selection and editing |
Introduction to GIS |
Geo features and attributes |
Feature Selection |
QGIS Interface Description |
Vector and Raster data- Basic concepts |
Spatial Queries: Select by polygon + location |
WebGIS Platform |
Vector data |
Data Classification |
Mobile Apps overview |
Vector file formats |
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Examples of maps created with GIS |
Basemap selection |
Introduction to non-spatial queries |
Projections |
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Data Sources |
Intermediate Skills
Module 4 - Representation 🗺️ |
Module 5 - Intermediate GIS Operations 🌐 |
Module 6 - Data analysis with QGIS 📊 |
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Visualisation |
Geoprocessing: Buffer |
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Graphical variables |
Geoprocessing: Clip |
Data access |
Styling in QGIS |
Geoprocessing: Dissolve |
QGIS Plugins Example: QuickOSM |
Symbology and Colors |
Clip by Mask |
Remote Sensing/ Raster Data Intro |
Export/Import styles |
Clip by Extent |
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Print layout |
Non-spatial queries |
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Map composition |
Table functions: Attribute table operations |
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Atlas function |
Non-Spatial Joins |
Advanced Skills
Module 7 - Automatisation 💻 |
Module 8 - Remote Sensing and Raster data 🛰️ |
Module 9 - Accessibility 🚑 |
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Automation intro |
Zonal Statistics |
Accessibility analyses |
Extraction of raster values |
Spatial analysis |
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Create elevation profile |
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Reclassify raster data |
How to use the IFRC Network GIS Training Platform#
There is a dedicated section for trainers who want to use the platform.
The most important component is the training plans. These give you an orientation on when to use what in your training cycle. Nevertheless, every component of the training material is designed to be utilized independently. In addition to the training plans, you’ll discover a wealth of resources, ranging from best practices for training to innovative methods for teaching GIS.
Your trainers will be your guides for this platform. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them any questions about this training platform. This is not a self-learning platform. If you want to learn QGIS, it is always better to participate in a course and learn from an experienced trainer. However, you are welcome to use this platform for homing your QGIS skills, just be aware that self-learning ist not the objective of the platform.
Upcoming trainings#
Title |
Date |
Application |
Organization |
Format |
Language |
Skill Level |
Info |
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The Use of Geoinformation in Anticipatory Humanitarian Action |
15.01-26.01.2024 |
Closed ⛔ |
Online |
Englisch |
Basic |
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Current Approaches and GIS Methods to Support Anticipatory Humanitarian Action |
11.03-22.03.2024 |
Closed ⛔ |
Online |
Englisch |
Intermidate |
Contact#
Contact the IFRC GIS Training Platform Team
You have questions, feedback or comments on the platform and the content. We are always happy to hear from you. You can contact us via email under gis-training-platform@heigit.org
Contributing#
We warmly welcome everyone to contribute and collaborate in advancing the IFRC GIS Training Platform, fostering shared knowledge and growth. Before contributing, please read through the Contribution Plan.
Join the Community#
🤝 Learning is most enjoyable when shared. Join our vibrant community of GIS enthusiasts, learners, and experts by participating in discussions, asking questions, and sharing your insights. Together, we can leverage the power of GIS to make a positive impact on humanitarian causes around the world.
Happy Mapping!
