Whether you're mentoring new GIS users or leading professional workshops, this course equips you with the technical finesse and pedagogical strategies to deliver high-impact QGIS training. From installation quirks to field data collection wizardry, we cover the full spectrum of what trainers need to know—and teach.
Empower others with confidence. This course is designed for professionals who want to master the art of teaching QGIS—whether in the classroom, online, or in the field. If you’re mentoring new GIS users, leading professional workshops, or building training capacity within your organization, this program equips you with both the technical expertise and the pedagogical skills to deliver engaging, high-impact QGIS training.
You’ll learn how to turn complex GIS workflows into accessible lessons that inspire confidence in your learners. From installation challenges to field data collection, you’ll cover the full range of what effective QGIS trainers need to know—and teach.
This hands-on course combines technical mastery with training best practices. You’ll explore how to set up, configure, and teach QGIS across diverse learning environments. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into how people learn technical tools—and how to design sessions that are both structured and flexible.
You’ll learn how to:
You’ll also discover how to design interactive lessons, build realistic exercises, and offer troubleshooting guidance that empowers learners to work independently.
This program is ideal for:
If your goal is to help others learn QGIS effectively—while deepening your own technical and didactic skills—this course is for you.
This blended learning course combines flexible self-paced modules with live, interactive sessions that let you apply what you learn immediately.
In the kickoff session, you’ll dive into hands-on demos and realistic teaching challenges. You’ll learn to troubleshoot installations, manage multi-user setups, and lead engaging, practical lessons.
Through self-paced modules, you’ll explore the foundations of technical instruction—how to communicate clearly, pace lessons effectively, and use real-world data to keep learners engaged. You’ll also work with tools that make QGIS training more dynamic, from GPS simulation to live mobile screen sharing.
In the final session, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in a practice round—teaching your own QGIS segment and receiving direct feedback from peers and instructors.
You’ll walk away with a trainer’s toolkit, including ready-to-use slides, cheat sheets, and sample datasets, plus an official QGIS Training of Trainers certificate to validate your expertise.
For those looking to take their training even further, optional modules explore:
By the end of this course, you’ll not only master the technical aspects of QGIS—you’ll know how to teach it in a way that inspires, empowers, and connects with your audience. Whether you train a small team or a large classroom, you’ll have the confidence and tools to make every session a success.
You’ll receive 1-on-1 guidance. After signing up, our course coordinator will contact you to schedule your first session.
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.
This course is open to anyone with intermediate QGIS experience who wants to teach or mentor others—whether you’re a GIS professional, university lecturer, NGO staff member, or consultant delivering workshops.
No formal teaching background is required. The course introduces key principles of adult learning and provides practical strategies for planning, delivering, and evaluating your own QGIS training sessions.
You’ll need a computer with QGIS installed, a stable internet connection for live sessions, and access to a smartphone or tablet if you want to practice mobile workflows with Mergin Maps or QField.
