“Mastering QGIS: A Step-by-Step Learning Journey”! A Free Course
Quest GIS is thrilled to present a series of comprehensive online courses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using QGIS software, meticulously designed for you. Whether you are just starting out or looking to enhance your existing skills, our courses are crafted to support your learning journey and professional growth. Check below for course names, highlights, and prerequisites.
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Learning procedure
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Course Fee
Free
Instruction Type
Pre recorded HD Videos
Start your GIS journey with Quest GIS through our 100% free video-based courses. Learn practical QGIS skills from basic to advanced levels with complete flexibility. No sign-ups, no assignments – just pure learning on your own terms.
🔹 Perfect for self-learners, students, and professionals who want to explore GIS without formal requirements.
Note:- No certificate and guidance will be provided for non enrollment courses.
Level - 0 Course name : Getting started with QGIS
Course Highlights
Note: This course is offered at no cost for independent learning. Brows this course for free and learn at your own pace.
Duration: 2+ Hours
Prerequisites: None
Skills outcomes –
- Better understanding of GIS concepts such as Coordinate reference Systems (CRS), datum, map scale, etc.
- Better understanding of geospatial data types and formats, georeferencing and digitization
- Understanding of QGIS download and installation procedures
- Familiarity with QGIS interface
- Understanding and uses of QGIS plugins.
Dear learners
Please download the QGIS software by clicking on the button below or you can also visit https://qgis.org/download/
1. Basics of GIS
Begin from here: This lecture cover the theoretical part about basics of GIS, geospatial data types, CRS system, concept of georeferencing and digitization, projection system, datum, map scale and QGIS interface.
2. QGIS download and install - long term release
This section cover the how to download the QGIS software along with the installation process.
3. QGIS Interface
In this video a learner will able to built familiarity with QGIS.
This lecture includes understanding different parts of QGIS interface Menu bar ➢ Layers List/Browser Panel ➢ Toolbars ➢ Map canvas ➢ Status bar ➢ Side Toolbar ➢ Locator bar➢ Workspace
4. Installation and uses of plugins
This video covers the plugin installation and uses of five very important plugins
1. Quick map Services 2. Quick OSM 3. OpenTopography DEM Downloader 4. MapSwipe Tool 5. Geocoding.
Level - 1 Course name : Fundamental processes in QGIS
Course Highlights
Note: This course is offered at no cost for independent learning. Browse this course for free and learn at your own pace.
Duration: 6+ Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Level-0 “Getting started with QGIS”
Skills outcomes –
- Better understanding of geospatial data types and formats in QGIS.
- Efficient way of data loading in QGIS.
- Raster data loading in QGIS.
- Vector data loading in QGIS.
- WMS/WFS data layers loading in QGIS.
- Delimited text loading in QGIS.
- Hands-on for most demanding skills in GIS industry-
- Georeferencing.
- Digitization.
Dear learners
Please download dataset by clicking on the button below. In this folder you will find all dataset 1. Raster, 2. Vector, 3. CSV for loading 4. Georeferencing and Digitization. Please georeference the image and use the georeferenced image for further digitization.
1. Data types and format loading-Raster
In this video you will learn how to load different basic raster formats in QGIS using data present in system as well as on server.
2. Data types and format loading-Vectors
In this video you will learn how to load different basic vector formats in QGIS using data present in system as well as on server.
3. Data types and format loading-Delimited text
In this video you will learn how to load basic CSV/spreadsheet in QGIS using data present in system.
4. Georeferencing in QGIS
In this video you will understand what is georeferencing, What if you don’t georeference an image? How it is done, what are the settings required etc.
5. Digitization in QGIS
In this video you will learn how to digitize the georeferenced image and extract real world features in QGIS. *Use georeferenced image (from video 4) for digitization.
Level - 2 Course name : Data Visualization with Symbology in QGIS
Course Highlights
Note: This course is offered at no cost for independent learning. Browse this course for free and learn at your own pace.
Duration: 2+ Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Level-0 and Level-1
Skills outcomes –
- Better understanding of geospatial data visualization techniques in QGIS.
- Better understanding of layer styling panel and tools present in QGIS.
Dear learners
Please download dataset by clicking on the button below. In this folder you will find all dataset 1. Simple Fill, 2. Categorized and graduated symbology, 3. Graduated symbology for point features, 4. Rule-based symbology and 5. Heat map.
1. Simple Fill in QGIS
In this video learn how to transform boring simple fill symbology to more informative and interesting.
2. Categorized and Graduated Symbology for polygon features in QGIS
In this video we will learn how to download data using open street map and QuickOSM and will classify that data using categorized classification. Subsequently we will understand the concept of univariate, bivariate and Choropleth maps using graduated classification of values and its significance.
3. Graduated Symbology for points features in QGIS
In this exercise you will learn how to prepare a map using shape and csv files in QGIS. You will learn graduated classification of point features and how to provide symbology using two different values using attribute table.
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4. Rule based Symbology in QGIS
In this video we will learn about rule-based symbology. Rule-based styles are based on logical expressions that define when and how a feature should be rendered. You can create multiple rules for each layer and assign different symbols, colors, labels or scales to each rule.
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5. Heatmap in QGIS
In this video you will understand what are heatmaps and how can you make one with your data. Heatmap is an interpolation technique that is useful in determining density of input features.
Level - 3 Course name : Map layout and elements in QGIS
Course Highlights
Note: This course is offered at no cost for independent learning. Browse this course for free and learn at your own pace.
Duration: 2+ Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Level-0, Level-1 and Level-2
Skills outcomes –
- Better understanding of Map designing visualization techniques in QGIS.
- Better understanding of map elements and final layout export in QGIS.
Dear learners
Please use any visualization prepared by you in the above levels or with your own datasets. You can add map elements such as grid, scalebar, north arrow, legend, label etc to your map and make it more informative.
Level - 4 Course name : Geospatial analysis in QGIS
Course Highlights
Note: This course is offered at no cost for independent learning. Browse this course for free and learn at your own pace.
Duration: 2+ Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of Level-0, Level-1 and Level-2
Skills outcomes –
- Deeper understanding of geospatial tools in QGIS.
- Better understanding of raster and vector data processing in QGIS.
Dear learners
Please use any visualization prepared by you in the above levels or with your own datasets. You can add map elements such as grid, scalebar, north arrow, legend, label etc to your map and make it more informative.
1. Spatial analysis-Population under risk of earthquakes in Himalayas using QGIS
From earthquake data from hazard prone Himalayas, one can find the population under risk of earthquakes using simple geoprocessing techniques in QGIS.
2. Spatial analysis using flood locations and identify nearby healthcare centers in Assam using QGIS
In this video we will learn how to utilize geoprocessing tools, Geometry tools, Analysis tools, Research tools and data management tools using real life applications.
3. Create a topographic map in QGIS with contour polygons in QGIS
In this exercise you will learn how to prepare a stunning topographic map in QGIS with contour polygons.
4. Quantify the spatio-temporal changes in the lake catchment between 2005-2024
In this video we will learn about geospatial techniques that will help us in understanding the spatial and temporal changes in aereal extent of lake catchment in Chennai between 2005 and 2024.
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FAQs – Free QGIS Course Without Certificate
1. Is this course really free?
Yes, 100% free. You can access all course materials—videos, tutorials, and datasets—without any cost.
2. Do I need to register or sign up to start learning?
No registration is required. You can start learning immediately at your own pace without creating an account.
3. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Not in this version. If you want a certificate and expert support, you can switch to our Free Course with Certificate track by enrolling and submitting assignments.
4. Are there any deadlines or time limits?
No deadlines. You can start, pause, and continue the course whenever it suits you.
5. Can I ask questions or get help during the course?
This version does not include expert support. If you need guidance, feedback, or doubt-solving, we recommend enrolling in the certificate track.
6. Is the content different from the certificate track?
No. Both tracks offer the same high-quality course content. The only difference is the support, assignments, and certification process.
7. Can I switch to the certificate track later?
Yes, absolutely. You can start without a certificate and switch anytime by enrolling in the certificate track and submitting the required assignments.
8. What do I need to get started?
Just a computer with QGIS installed and a willingness to learn. No prior GIS experience is required for beginner-level courses.
“I recently completed several free courses on GIS using QGIS on QuestGIS, including ‘Getting Started with QGIS,’ ‘Fundamental Processes in QGIS,’ and ‘Data Visualization with Symbology in QGIS.’ The courses were exceptionally well-structured and user-friendly, making complex concepts easy to grasp. The practical examples and hands-on exercises significantly enhanced my learning experience. I highly recommend these courses to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of GIS with QGIS.”
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