Total study time: 24 hours
Smarter farming with QGIS and geospatial analysis? In this one-on-one course, you’ll learn to monitor soil and crops, integrate elevation maps and satellite imagery, and apply advanced analyses for more efficient farm management. With personalized guidance and hands-on assignments, you’ll develop practical skills to optimize precision farming with data-driven insights.
Precision agriculture is transforming the way farmers manage crops. By using geospatial data and technology, farmers can make better decisions about fertilization, irrigation, and crop management. This leads to higher yields, less waste, and more sustainable farming practices.
QGIS plays a vital role in this process. This open-source GIS software enables spatial analysis that is crucial for precision agriculture. With QGIS, farmers can analyze soil data, track crop growth, and adjust strategies based on real-time data. Satellite imagery and remote sensing allow them to quickly react to changing weather conditions and monitor crop health.
Additionally, QGIS enables users to create new datasets, further optimizing agricultural decisions and tailoring them to the specific needs of a plot. By combining QGIS with precision agriculture techniques, farmers can not only increase efficiency but also contribute to more sustainable farming practices.
In this Blended Learning QGIS for Precision Agriculture course, you’ll gain practical skills directly applicable to the agricultural sector.
The course begins with setting up your study area, focusing on the specific location of your project. Next, you’ll learn how to install the PDOK Services Plugin, an essential tool for accessing Dutch geo-services. This plugin simplifies adding relevant data to your project. Afterward, you’ll incorporate RGB and infrared aerial imagery to improve your analysis with a clearer view of the area.
A critical aspect of the course is learning how to save a layer for offline use, ensuring constant access to essential data. You’ll also explore how to add high-resolution elevation maps, which are vital for detailed topographic analysis.
As you continue, you’ll discover how to include point cloud data for 3D visualization, enhancing terrain models. You will also learn how to add parcel polygons for land use and property boundary analysis—crucial for agricultural planning. Additionally, integrating soil data will help support smarter crop management and data-driven decision-making.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to combine these techniques to leverage QGIS effectively for precision agriculture. This will help you enhance your analyses, increase efficiency, and make more sustainable decisions in agriculture.
Blended learning gives you the best of both worlds—live interaction and flexible self-paced study—so you can gain real, job-ready skills in QGIS and precision agriculture. This course lets you dive into crop monitoring and geospatial analysis using QGIS tools with real agricultural data.
We begin with a live session where you’ll work with real datasets. With expert guidance, you’ll analyze soil and parcel data, map elevations, and assess irrigation needs.
Next, the self-paced modules let you explore key concepts at your own pace. You’ll integrate soil and crop data, perform spatial analysis, and apply GIS workflows. You’ll also work with tools like PDOK and satellite imagery to improve agricultural strategies.
Then, in the second live session, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to real-world projects. You’ll refine your techniques, troubleshoot challenges, and get feedback as you develop models for more efficient farming.
A highlight of the course is its hands-on approach. You’ll create maps, models, and visualizations that you can immediately use in your work, from farm management to crop optimization.
By combining expert guidance with flexible learning, this course ensures you don’t just learn how to use QGIS—you’ll know how to apply it effectively in precision agriculture. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to make better, data-driven decisions.
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.