Do you want not only to manage geographic data, but also truly share and utilize it in a professional environment? In this course, you will learn how to set up powerful geoportals with GeoNode and make spatial data accessible for yourself, your organization, or the wider public.
In this course, you will discover step by step how GeoNode works and how you can use it for a wide range of applications: from spatial planning and environmental management to research, education, and international collaboration.
You will work entirely with free open-source software, learn at your own pace, and develop practical skills that are immediately applicable in your field.
No technical background is required. Thanks to the practical approach and clear explanations, you can get started right away, even if you have never worked with GeoNode before. Already experienced with QGIS? Then this course will deepen your knowledge and teach you how to efficiently publish data through a professional geoportal.
What you will learn in the GeoNode Basics course
In this course, you will get hands-on experience with the most important features of GeoNode.
- The basics of GeoNode: you will learn to navigate the interface, create users, and manage roles and permissions.
- Publishing datasets and maps: how to upload vector and raster data, adjust styles, and add metadata.
- Searching and sharing information: discover how to combine, search, and make maps available to other users.
- Collaboration and security: how to manage access, apply version control, and use GeoNode in a professional workflow.
- Integration with QGIS and GeoServer: learn how GeoNode works together with other open-source GIS tools and how to set up a robust data infrastructure.
Whether you want to build a spatial data infrastructure (SDI), make datasets accessible to colleagues, or develop a geoportal for a wider audience – this course provides you with all the tools to achieve results right away.
Why choose the GeoNode Basics course
This course offers something unique: a complete introduction to an open-source platform that combines data management, publishing, and sharing in one workflow. While many trainings focus on individual GIS tools, here you will learn how to set up a full-fledged geo-infrastructure with free software.
Everything is explained step by step, with clear examples and practical exercises. You don’t need programming knowledge: the focus is on use, management, and application.
The course is designed for professionals and students who work with geodata or want to learn how to make it accessible and useful. From urban planners and GIS specialists to researchers and policymakers – anyone who wants to share and use geo-information in a modern environment will benefit from this training.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to manage and publish geographic data online. Do you work in spatial planning, environmental management, research, education, or international collaboration? Then GeoNode gives you the tools to share data and strengthen collaboration.