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Explore the world of cartography with the QGIS Cartography course. Uncover the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learn to create visually compelling maps. Delve into sections covering labels, symbology, base layers, and project setup. Discover techniques for styling water and land elements, and access valuable resources to enhance your cartography skills.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the fundamentals of cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Learn to effectively label features on maps for clarity and readability.

Explore various symbology techniques to visualize data and convey information.

Create and customize base layers to provide context to your maps.

Set up projects in QGIS, including organizing data and defining map layouts.

Develop skills in styling water elements to enhance map aesthetics.

Master the art of land styling, emphasizing topography and terrain representation.

Access additional resources to expand your knowledge and cartographic expertise.

Why buy this QGIS Cartography?

Unlimited access to the course for forever

Digital Certificate, Transcript, student ID all included in the price

Absolutely no hidden fees

Directly receive CPD accredited qualifications after course completion

Receive one to one assistance on every weekday from professionals

Immediately receive the PDF certificate after passing

Receive the original copies of your certificate and transcript on the next working day

Easily learn the skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home

Certification

After studying the course materials of the QGIS Cartography you will be able to take the MCQ test that will assess your knowledge. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the pdf certificate for £5.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £9.60.

Who is this course for?

This QGIS Cartography course is ideal for

GIS enthusiasts interested in mastering cartographic techniques.

Geographers, urban planners, and environmental scientists seeking to enhance their mapping skills.

Professionals involved in spatial data visualization and analysis.

Students and researchers in fields related to geography, geospatial sciences, and urban planning.

Prerequisites

This QGIS Cartography was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC's, Mac's, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Career path

GIS Analyst - Average Earnings: £25,000 - £40,000 per year.

Cartographer - Average Earnings: £25,000 - £35,000 per year.

Geospatial Data Specialist - Average Earnings: £30,000 - £45,000 per year.

Urban Planner - Average Earnings: £25,000 - £40,000 per year.

Environmental Scientist - Average Earnings: £25,000 - £40,000 per year.

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 - QGIS Cartography	00:00:00
Assignment
	Assignment - QGIS Cartography	00:00:00

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