This course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to QGIS and is designed for professionals who want to integrate mapping into their work but are unsure where to begin. Whether you work in humanitarian action, development cooperation, environmental protection, or another data-driven field, the ability to work confidently with spatial data is becoming an increasingly valuable skill.

While data analysis plays a growing role across sectors, many professionals lack a clear understanding of how data can be effectively structured, interpreted, and visualized. Mapping geospatial data is a crucial first step in making complex patterns and relationships visible and in supporting evidence-based decision-making.

In this introductory training, you will gain a solid foundation in QGIS. You will learn core mapping concepts, work with accessible geospatial datasets, and develop an understanding of how professional maps are designed and applied in real-world contexts. By the end of the course, you will be able to work with maps independently and confidently, and to use QGIS as a practical and powerful tool in your professional work.