• 1. Course Introduction
• 2. Module: Creating and Exploring a Basic Map
• 3. Module: Classifying Vector Data
• 4. Module: Laying out the Maps
• 5. Module: Creating Vector Data
• 6. Module: Vector Analysis
• 7. Module: Rasters
• 8. Module: Completing the Analysis
• 9. Module: Plugins
• 10. Module: Online Resources

• 11. Module: QGIS Server
• 12. Module: GRASS
• 13. Module: Assessment
• 14. Module: Forestry Application
• 15. Module: Database Concepts with PostgreSQL
• 16. Module: Spatial Database Concepts with PostGIS
• 17. The QGIS processing guide
• 18. Module: Using Spatial Databases in QGIS
• 19. Appendix: Contributing To This Manual
• 20. Preparing Exercise Data

Key to elements

1. Layers List / Browser Panel
2. Toolbars
3. Map canvas
4. Status bar
5. Side Toolbar
6. Locator bar

• 2.1.1: The elements identified in the key.

1. To understand the basics of the QGIS user interface.
2. To get started with an example map.
3. Learn how to use Pan and Zoom tools within QGIS and learn about map scale.
4. To be able to create any symbology you want for any vector layer.

1. To learn about the structure of vector data and explore the attribute data of an object.
2. To apply useful and good-looking labels to a layer.
3. To learn how to classify vector data effectively.

1. To use the QGIS Print Layout to create a basic map with all the required settings.

1. To create a new vector dataset.
2. To understand topology using examples.
3. To create a form for a layer.
4. To learn how to add custom actions.

1. To reproject and transform vector datasets.
2. To ask a question and solve it using analysis tools.
3. Learn to use Network analysis algorithms.

1. To learn how to work with raster data in QGIS.
2. To change the symbology for a raster layer.
3. To use terrain analysis tools to derive more information about the terrain.

1. To get the raster result into a vector that can be used to complete the analysis.
2. To use the vectorized terrain results to select suitable plots.

1. To understand and use QGIS’ plugin system.
2. To familiarize yourself with the plugin interface and get acquainted with some useful plugins.

1. To use a WMS and understand its limitations.
2. To use a WFS and understand how it differs from a WMS.

1. To learn how to install QGIS Server on Debian Stretch. With negligible variations you can also follow it for any Debian based distribution like Ubuntu and its derivatives.

1. To begin a GRASS project in QGIS.

1. To understand fundamental database concepts.
2. To install the required software and use it to implement our example database.
3. To learn how to insert new data into the database models.
4. To learn how to create queries that will return useful information.
5. To save a query as a view.
6. To learn how to create new rules for the database.

1. To install spatial functions and briefly demo their effects.
2. To learn what the SFS Model is and how to use it.
3. (no goal specified)
4. To see how spatial functions are implemented similarly to “normal” non-spatial functions.

1. To learn how to interact with spatial databases using the QGIS Browser interface.
2. To learn how to interact with spatial databases using the QGIS DB Manager.
3. To learn how to interact with SpatiaLite databases using the QGIS Browser interface.