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Introduction to QGIS Workshop

This virtual workshop will be hosted from 9:00am to 12:00pm EST on the dates listed below. Please see below for more information. Click on a date below to register.

Note: we will be covering the same training material during each of the three workshops, so it is only necessary to register for one training.

 

How much does it cost to register for this workshop?

There is no cost to register or attend this workshop; however, registration is required.

 

Will continuing education unit (CEU) credits be provided?

We plan to offer 3.0 CEU credits/hours for Tennessee operators and utility managers who complete this workshop.

 

Where will this workshop be held?

This is a virtual workshop that will be hosted online via Zoom. You may attend this training from your home, office, or anywhere you have access to the internet.

 

Who should attend this workshop?

All are welcome; however, this workshop was created to provide operators and managers of small water and wastewater utilities with an overview of geographic information systems (GIS). The step-by-step instruction portion of this training will use the free and open source Quantum GIS (QGIS) software.

 

What can attendees expect to learn?

Attendees will learn the capabilities and applications of GIS through classroom style instruction and step-by-step demonstration. The following topics will be covered: GIS overview, capabilities of GIS, applications for utilities, historical development of GIS, software options, graphical user interface for most GIS applications, vector vs. raster data, standard GIS data structures and file types, coordinate (reference) systems and map projections, and step-by-step instruction in QGIS for tasks such as creating projects, checking/modifying coordinate systems, adding basemaps and web maps, downloading and importing data, viewing and editing attributes, modifying symbology, creating and editing features, and creating map layouts.