This is the first time this one has been attempted.
The QGIS training has somewhat taken off. I’m not sleeping on a mattress of money but people are interested and I get more than a few inquiries as to when and where it will be held. Right now I plan on teaching a two day back to back training session: Intro to QGIS and QGIS: Data and Editing. Intro will be on August 21 2014 and Part II will be on August 22nd.
Intro to QGIS covers the basics from exploring the interface to display of the data. We end that day building a map. This class really eases you into using the software.
QGIS Data and Editing: goes more in depth. We cover the basics of editing as well as building data, georeferencing, symbology, and the geoprocessing toolbox. Right now I’m a little concerned this one is more than a day. It’s never been taught. So you won’t be an expert walking out but you should be able to figure out most of the questions you are going to have on QGIS.
PLEASE NOTE: If you want to take the Part II class you need to have taken the Part I or BE VERY FAMILIAR WITH QGIS. I’m not explaining how Plugins work. I’m just going to say “Plugins”. I’m not going to explain how to add data – Just “Add Data”. There is a large amount of things I’m taking for granted in Part II. I have to to get through this one.
Which leads me to…..community. If I can sell out this class the first one breaks even. The second one is one track to break even a lot quicker than the first one. Regardless I should be able to do a few things to support the QGIS community if this training event is successful.
Which leads me to pricing…..
Either class by itself is $325. So come take the intro class for $325. Come take the Editing class for $325. TAKE BOTH FOR $500. Yes – I’m chopping the price if you sign up for both.
Class will be held at ITOS in Athens Georgia
address: 1180 E Broad St, Athens, GA 30602
Why take the classes? If you’re struggling with Arceditor and Shapefiles. If you’ve ever wondered how you can stretch your budget using open source tools. If you’ve ever said “Man that free stuff isn’t all that great – it’s free”.
