What if you could run a full GIS analysis—from raw data to results—with a single click? QGIS Models make it possible. In this course, you’ll discover how to automate multi-step geoprocessing tasks, build smart workflows, and save hours of manual work. If you already know the basics of QGIS, this is your next step toward working faster, smarter, and with more confidence.
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QGIS Models let you streamline your GIS work by combining multiple analysis steps into one automated workflow. Instead of repeating the same processes over and over, you can build a model that runs everything—from data preparation to analysis—with a single click. This is especially useful when working with complex spatial questions that involve filtering, calculations, or layered operations.
Understanding the basics of GIS is important, but being able to automate your workflows takes your skills to the next level. In QGIS, models are built using a visual interface where you link tools together into a sequence. These can include both raster and vector operations, making them ideal for tasks like risk mapping, environmental monitoring, or infrastructure planning.
This course is all about helping you build and apply these models. Whether you’re managing geodata in urban planning, ecology, logistics, or any other field, QGIS Models will help you save time, reduce errors, and work more efficiently.
New to QGIS? Check out our QGIS Basic Course. Already confident with the software? The Advanced Course might be the better fit for you.
Check out our QGIS Basic Course or, if you are already familiar with QGIS, the Advanced Course might be for you.
What will you learn
In this course, you will learn how to design and implement QGIS Models to automate your GIS workflows. Starting with a brief review of QGIS’s analytical structure, you’ll learn how to break down a GIS process into individual steps and then combine those steps into a repeatable, automated model. You will become familiar with the QGIS Model Builder interface, understanding where to find the tools you need and how to use them in sequence to achieve your desired analysis.
As you progress, you will begin constructing your own models to perform advanced spatial analyses. These workflows will allow you to integrate various datasets, apply a series of spatial operations, and output visualizations or insights that would otherwise take significant manual effort. You will also explore how QGIS Models are used across different disciplines—from environmental assessments to urban development and logistics—giving you the versatility to apply your new skills in many contexts.
Along the way, you’ll gain insights into the broader importance of GIS automation and how it helps professionals work more efficiently, make fewer errors, and generate reliable, data-driven outcomes. By the end of the course, you’ll not only understand how to build and apply models but also how to use them as a foundation for more complex spatial analysis.
Why choose this course
At Geo-ICT, we teach what we practice. Our team works on real GIS projects across sectors like infrastructure, urban planning, and the environment, so we know the tools and techniques that truly make a difference in the field. This course is built to reflect that experience, combining technical skills with practical applications that you can use right away.
- Learn from instructors who use QGIS daily in real-world projects
- Practice with hands-on exercises based on real scenarios and challenges
- Use the same up-to-date tools and methods we apply in our client work
- Build a strong foundation for further training in GIS, automation, and spatial analysis
Course structure
We begin with a short introduction to how spatial analyses in QGIS are typically structured and how combining those steps into a single model boosts efficiency. You’ll be guided through the QGIS Model Builder interface and learn how to locate and use its key functions. Then it’s time to build: starting with a basic model and working your way up to more advanced workflows. Throughout the course, you’ll work on guided exercises and apply your knowledge to real-life examples. By the end of the day, you’ll be able to create, run, and manage your own QGIS Models with confidence and independence.
Learning Outcomes
- Create automated workflows in QGIS using Model Builder
- Navigate and use the QGIS Models interface effectively
- Combine multiple GIS steps into a single, repeatable process
- Apply QGIS Models to real-world challenges in fields like urban planning, logistics, and environmental analysis
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about QGIS Models
In the QGIS Models course, you will learn how to harness the power of the QGIS Processing Modeler to automate complex workflows and streamline repetitive GIS tasks. This course is designed to teach you both the theoretical and practical aspects of model building, enabling you to create efficient and reusable solutions for spatial data analysis.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Be able to create and execute custom models for complex spatial analyses.
- Save time and reduce errors by automating repetitive GIS tasks.
- Gain confidence in applying QGIS models to real-world projects across disciplines such as urban planning, environmental management, and geoscience.
- Learn to document and share your workflows for collaborative projects.
This course empowers you to take full advantage of the QGIS Processing Modeler, transforming how you approach geospatial problem-solving and enhancing your GIS productivity.