Course Outline
Introduction to Python
- Overview of Python and its use in geospatial analysis
- Setting up Python environments for ArcGIS and QGIS
- Basic syntax and task execution
- if, elif, else statements
- Loops: for, while
- Functions and modules
- Handling errors and exceptions
Introduction to Data Analysis and Visualization
- Working with data in Python using Pandas and Numpy
- Data manipulation techniques for geospatial datasets
- Introduction to Matplotlib and Seaborn for visualizing geospatial data
Vector Data Analysis with Geopandas, Arcpy, and PyQGIS
- Introduction to vector data structures
- Manipulating vector layers using Geopandas in QGIS
- Performing vector layer analysis with Arcpy in ArcGIS
- Using PyQGIS for vector operations
Raster Data Analysis with GDAL/OGR, Rasterio, Geopandas, Arcpy, and PyQGIS
- Introduction to raster data
- Working with raster layers using GDAL/OGR and Rasterio
- Raster data analysis in ArcGIS using Arcpy
- Automating raster processing tasks with PyQGIS
Tool Sequences with Python in QGIS and ArcGIS
- Automating GIS workflows and processes
- Creating scripts for sequential task automation in both ArcGIS and QGIS
- Building custom geoprocessing tools using Python
Geospatial Information Management with Python
- Automating report generation and map creation
- Connecting to geospatial databases and accessing web services (WMS, WFS)
- Automating data retrieval and analysis
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of GIS and familiarity with ArcGIS/QGIS tools
Audience
- Earth sciences professionals
- Engineering professionals
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Customisation of the learning experience to achieve your goals -
- Bespoke outlines
- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €11400 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €3600 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (4)
Hands-on examples allowed us to get an actual feel for how the program works. Good explanations and integration of theoretical concepts and how they relate to practical applications.
Ian - Archeoworks Inc.
Course - ArcGIS Fundamentals
All the topics which he covered including examples. And also explained how they are helpful in our daily job.
madduri madduri - Boskalis Singapore Pte Ltd
Course - QGIS for Geographic Information System
I really enjoyed the training. I found all modules to be applicable to problems that I am trying to solve at work. The integration of the training with jupyter notebooks was really impressive.
Mark Firmin - Environment and Climate Change Canada
Course - Python for Geographic Information System (GIS)
The thing I liked the most about the training was the organization and the location