Total study time: 24 hours
How do you create documents that look polished and professional—without spending hours fighting with Word formatting? In this one-on-one LaTeX course, you’ll learn how to use smart, time-saving techniques to write clean, structured documents with ease. Through personal guidance and interactive online modules, you’ll build the skills to use LaTeX confidently, step by step.
LaTeX is a powerful and precise tool for creating professional documents. It’s widely used in academic, technical, and scientific fields—especially when your work involves formulas, tables, citations, or structured layouts.
Unlike traditional word processors like Microsoft Word, LaTeX works through code. That might sound intimidating, but it actually gives you more control and helps you work more consistently. It’s a favorite among students, researchers, and professionals working with complex content—especially in geo-information, geospatial analysis, and data reporting.
Best of all, LaTeX is more accessible than you might think. With the right guidance, anyone can learn it—even without a technical background. Once you get started, you’ll be able to create professional-quality documents without the formatting headaches.
In this LaTeX basics course, you’ll learn how to write structured, professional documents from start to finish. Designed for beginners, the course breaks down each concept into simple steps—so even if you’ve never written a line of code, you’ll be able to follow along.
You’ll start with the fundamentals: how to build the structure of a document, format text, and organize your content using paragraphs, headings, and lists. Next, you’ll learn how to add tables, insert formulas, and include images neatly—key skills for anyone working in technical or geospatial fields.
As you go, you’ll also explore helpful platforms like Overleaf and TeXstudio. These tools make writing in LaTeX faster and easier, especially with built-in templates and automatic citation features like BibTeX. You’ll learn how to manage references and create clean, consistent layouts using reusable elements and packages.
Through hands-on exercises and real-life examples, you’ll build confidence quickly. By the end, you’ll be able to produce well-formatted documents for theses, reports, and presentations—all without relying on Word.
Blended learning gives you the best of both worlds—live support and flexible self-paced study—so you can learn LaTeX in a way that fits your schedule and learning style.
We kick things off with a live session where you’ll start building your first LaTeX document. With help from experienced instructors, you’ll dive into syntax, formatting, and document setup. You’ll also explore tools like Overleaf and TeXstudio that simplify the writing process.
Then, in our self-paced modules, you’ll deepen your understanding at your own speed. You’ll explore document styling, table creation, and citation management with BibTeX. You’ll also learn how to use templates and packages to streamline your workflow and create professional, repeatable layouts.
In a second live session, you’ll apply your new skills to realistic tasks. You’ll refine your document structure, troubleshoot formatting issues, and get personalized feedback as you build a high-quality report or article.
A key strength of this course is its case-based approach. You’ll work on practical outputs—like structured documents and custom templates—that reflect the real-world materials used in academic, research, or geospatial projects.
By combining flexible learning with expert guidance, this course takes you beyond the basics. You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to use LaTeX in your daily work—whether you’re writing reports, theses, or technical documentation.
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.