What you’ll take away.
- Distinguish vector and raster data and coordinate references
- Filter attributes and combine spatial layers appropriately
- Export a readable map with source and scale information
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- Planning assistants, GIS beginners, and construction or environment teams handling mapping tasks.
- Prerequisites
- Basic computer and spreadsheet skills; no surveying or GIS experience required.
- Format & planning
- Scope agreed in advance
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
GIS projects, data sources, file formats and coordinate systems
Inspect vector layers, table attributes and spatial selection
Filter and symbolize data and create explainable classes
Design a map layout, legend, scale and source note
Document the project file, export and limits of the data
Create a site map from open practice data with two thematic layers. Document the source, coordinate reference, scale and at least one interpretation limitation.
Exams, licences & credentials
A participation record only if separately agreed. This is not a regulated professional qualification or accreditation.
Vendor references & review date
Sources checked on 2026-10-23. These sources describe the technology or external exam requirements. They do not imply a partnership with NextNowa.
Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, duration, dates, trainer and price are agreed before booking.