Map Academy: get mapping quickly, with QGIS

Go from map zero to map hero with QGIS: 'heat maps', locator maps, election maps, density maps, analysis, design + more

Created by: Alasdair Rae
Map Academy: let's make maps

What Will I Learn?

• How to make different map types (e.g. 'heat maps', locator maps, density maps, election maps - and more)
• Map making workflows - adding data, styling data, labelling, design, map layouts and more (including glowing maps)
• The fundamentals of QGIS (100% free software, no license or payment required)
• How to export high resolution images from QGIS (e.g. png, pdf, jpg, svg and more)
• Spatial analysis concepts (buffer, clip, etc)
• The fundamental principles of GIS
• How to use QGIS for geographic analysis
• Geospatial data formats and concepts
• Map projections / coordinate reference systems
• Map tips and tricks + fun map stuff!

Requirements

• No prior experience of mapping or geographic data analysis is necessary - you just need to be a competent computer user and know how to install software (on PC, Mac or Linux).

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to learn how to make high quality maps, including:
• Architects and urban designers
• Urban and regional planners
• Students
• Academics
• Researchers
• Data journalists
• Earth scientists
• Analysts (e.g. transport, economic development)
• Anyone else with an interest in data and maps