Total study time: 24 hours
How can you turn geospatial data into powerful environmental insights? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn how to map elevation, model hydrological systems, and analyze terrain features using QGIS. With a mix of online modules and hands-on sessions, you’ll develop practical spatial analysis skills you can apply right away.
Environmental analysis reveals patterns in the landscape and helps you make well-informed decisions. QGIS—one of the most popular open-source GIS tools—offers powerful features to process, visualize, and analyze spatial data. Whether you’re working on hydrological modeling, ecological monitoring, or broader landscape analysis, QGIS helps you turn complex data into clear, actionable insights.
With QGIS, you can easily combine multiple types of geodata to identify environmental challenges and explore solutions. You’ll be able to monitor landscape change, assess water and soil quality, and investigate climate trends. Thanks to its robust toolset and flexible visualizations, QGIS is essential for anyone working in environmental analysis.
In this course, you’ll learn to use QGIS to convert raw geospatial data into meaningful results. You’ll build maps, create models, and interpret spatial patterns that support better decisions in environmental planning and management.
This course introduces the core principles of spatial modeling and guides you in using GIS tools to assess environmental issues. You’ll progress step by step—learning how to turn complex datasets into clear, usable insights and apply them in real-world scenarios.
Working with real datasets such as digital elevation models (DEMs), vector layers, and other geospatial inputs, you’ll gain hands-on experience in terrain analysis. This includes evaluating slope, elevation, and drainage, and building hydrologically accurate terrain models. The course also covers viewshed analysis to assess visibility from different locations—an essential skill for environmental planning and impact assessment.
To broaden your toolkit, you’ll explore how QGIS compares with ArcGIS and learn how to source compatible datasets for both platforms. Through a mix of guided exercises and realistic tasks, you’ll build the confidence and technical skills to model environments and uncover spatial patterns in your data.
Note: A basic understanding of GIS, including raster/vector formats, geometry, and attribute tables, is required.
Blended learning gives you the best of both worlds—live support and self-paced flexibility—so you can build real, job-ready GIS skills for environmental work.
We start with a live session, where you’ll dive into QGIS and begin analyzing real terrain and environmental data. You’ll learn to assess slope, aspect, and water flow, and start building detailed terrain models under expert guidance.
Next, the self-paced modules help you go deeper into key topics like hydrological analysis, viewsheds, and terrain modeling. You’ll work with DEMs, raster, and vector data, while learning how to organize and interpret layers for accurate results.
In the second live session, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to a real-world case. You’ll troubleshoot common issues, refine your outputs, and receive expert feedback to strengthen your approach.
One of the standout features of this course is its focus on real application. You’ll create clear, useful outputs—like hillshades, slope models, and water flow maps—that can be used in planning, research, or environmental assessments.
By combining expert instruction with hands-on experience, this course helps you go beyond the theory. By the end, you’ll be ready to model terrain, analyze environmental impacts, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
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.
We aim to make our courses accessible to as many people as possible. If the course fee is a concern, instead of registering directly, you can indicate on the registration form that you’d like to receive a quote tailored to your needs. In many cases, we can offer flexible solutions. For instance, we can adjust the course content for large groups, shorten the course based on existing knowledge, or offer daily rates to suit your requirements.
Yes, you can reach out to the instructor with questions for up to 2 weeks after the course. Since the instructor is likely teaching other courses, we recommend emailing your questions to info@geo-ict.com. We’ll forward your inquiry to the instructor, and you’ll receive a response within 24 hours. After the 2-week period, we recommend using our Personalized Online Support for continued assistance.
Yes, we offer on-site training regularly throughout the Netherlands. Our instructor will bring laptops for the participants, and all you need to do is arrange a suitable room at your location.
Please send your requirements to info@geo-ict.com, and we will provide a customized quote, which will include travel and accommodation costs. Once the quote is confirmed, our course coordinator will reach out to schedule the training days.
After each course, participants receive a link to our evaluation portal where you can share your feedback on what you liked and didn’t like. We strive to provide a great experience for all our participants, but if you have a complaint, please click on ‘Complaints Procedure’ in the portal. This document will guide you through the steps to take. Geo-ICT Training Center, Netherlands, is a member of the Dutch Council for Training and Education (NRTO), ensuring a fair and transparent process.
Courses are typically scheduled according to the Dutch time zone, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For participants in different time zones, we adjust the course times in consultation with you.