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This 32-hour fully online course provides a comprehensive introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using QGIS and remote sensing with Google Earth Engine (GEE). Designed for beginners, this course balances theoretical concepts with extensive hands-on practical exercises to ensure a solid understanding and application of learned skills.
Course Details
Course Title: Google Earth Engine & QGIS for Beginners
Mode: Fully Online
Duration: 8 Weeks
Session Schedule: Weekend sessions - Saturday (8 pm to 10 pm) & Sunday (8 pm to 10 pm)
Total Hours: 32 hours
Start Date: 16 Aug 2025
Course Fee: Rs. 2999/-
Course Outline
Week 1: Welcome to the World of GIS!
Saturday: Explore GIS basics, spatial data types, and navigate the QGIS interface hands-on.
Sunday: Create your first QGIS map, focusing on symbology, labels, and Coordinate Reference Systems.
Week 2: Diving Deeper into QGIS
Saturday: Learn GIS data acquisition and perform fundamental geoprocessing operations in QGIS.
Sunday: Master QGIS attribute tables, data querying, and create professional map layouts.
Week 3: Introduction to Remote Sensing & Google Earth Engine (GEE)
Saturday: Understand remote sensing basics and get hands-on with the GEE Code Editor and simple scripts.
Sunday: Discover and visualize satellite imagery from the GEE Data Catalog with guided practice.
Week 4: Basic Image Processing in GEE (Code Confidence Building)
Saturday: Filter and clip GEE image collections to your Area of Interest with guided coding.
Sunday: Create basic cloud-free image composites and export your processed data from GEE.
Week 5: Unveiling Land Cover Changes with Indices
Saturday: Learn about spectral indices and calculate common ones like NDVI in GEE using templates.
Sunday: Visualize and interpret indices, then visually compare land changes over time.
Week 6: Integrating GEE with QGIS & Automating Workflows
Saturday: Export processed GEE results and seamlessly import them into QGIS for further analysis.
Sunday: Begin automating QGIS vector operations by building your first simple model.
Week 7: Practical Applications & Problem Solving
Saturday: Work through a hands-on case study on urban expansion monitoring using GEE and QGIS.
Sunday: Conduct a guided water body mapping project and apply your created QGIS model to new data.
Week 8: Your GIS & Remote Sensing Toolkit
Saturday: Review key concepts, troubleshoot common issues, and practice with Q&A support.
Sunday: Showcase mini-projects, explore pathways for growth, and complete a final hands-on project.
This course is for
Absolute beginners with no prior experience in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) or Remote Sensing.
Individuals with little to no programming experience, as the course emphasizes "Code Confidence Building" through guided exercises and templates.
Students in fields like geography, environmental science, urban planning, agriculture, and geology who need to acquire practical geospatial skills for their coursework and future careers.
Working professionals who want to add GIS and Remote Sensing skills to their professional toolkit. The weekend evening schedule is designed to accommodate a full-time work week.
Researchers and academics who wish to learn how to use powerful, free tools like QGIS and Google Earth Engine for data analysis and visualization.
Self-taught learners who are looking for a structured, hands-on curriculum with instructor support to solidify their understanding and skills.
Anyone interested in practical, real-world applications such as monitoring environmental changes, urban expansion, or mapping water bodies.
Dr. Virat Arora
About Your Mentor
Your mentor throughout this journey is Dr. Virat Arora. With a background from IIT Bombay, a Ph.D. in Geo-Engineering, and real-world experience as a Research Scientist at ISRO, I bring a deep well of both academic and practical knowledge.
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