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Geonode Basics

GeoNode is an open-source platform for managing and publishing geospatial information. It brings together open-source software projects under a user-friendly interface. GeoNode is a web-based application and platform for developing geographic information systems (GIS) and deploying spatial data infrastructures (SDI).

Introduction to GeoNode

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.

GeoNode is an open-source platform that is used worldwide for managing, publishing, and sharing geodata. It combines a user-friendly interface with proven technologies such as GeoServer and PostGIS. This allows you to publish datasets and maps online, manage metadata, and configure user roles and permissions.

 

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.

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Enroll

€475,- (VAT included)
  • Start: 2-hour online session
  • Self-study: Review course materials
  • End: 1-hour online session

You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding and using GeoNode – Participants can navigate the GeoNode interface, upload datasets, publish maps, and manage metadata.
  • Applying user management – Participants know how to set up accounts, roles, and access rights to organize collaboration and security.
  • Integration with other tools – Participants understand how GeoNode works with GeoServer and QGIS and can apply these integrations in practice.
  • Using GeoNode in practice – Participants can set up a simple geoportal or spatial data infrastructure and apply it in their own work context.

More Information?

Do you have questions about the course content? Not sure if the course aligns with your learning objectives? Or would you prefer a private session or in-company training? We’re happy to assist—feel free to get in touch.

FAQ Geonode Basics

No, you don’t need any programming experience. The course is designed for beginners and focuses on practical use of GeoNode. If you already have experience with tools like QGIS, you’ll gain deeper insights into data publishing and geoportal management.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to manage the GeoNode interface, upload and publish datasets, configure user roles and permissions, and create a simple geoportal or spatial data infrastructure (SDI) for your own professional context.

This course is designed for professionals, students, and organizations working with geospatial data. It’s especially useful for GIS specialists, urban planners, researchers, policymakers, and anyone looking to share and manage geographic information in a professional environment.

The course is based entirely on open-source software. You’ll work with GeoNode as the main platform, and learn how it integrates with tools such as GeoServer and QGIS to build a robust geospatial data infrastructure.