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Field data collection is generally a tedious activity. Without a mobile collection app like QField, you’d likely enter information into a spreadsheet on paper, then digitize it using GIS software like QGIS/ArcMap/ MapInfo.

That’s not something that most people would enjoy doing on a regular basis. But with a program like QField, mobile data collection can be made easier and more efficient in many ways.

This course introduces you to how to make your field data collection more efficient by using tools like the QField Sync plugin. You will also learn basics of QGIS within this package so if you are new to GIS worry not. We will cover all you need to know about mapping.

Geographical Information System (GIS) is widely used as a valuable tool for management, analysis and presentation of various and great volumes of data, as well as different local planning activities.

About this Course

A GIS helps people visualize and create information that can be used to make decisions and solve problems. Get an introduction to the basic components of a GIS and data collection using QField both online and offline. Learn fundamental concepts that underlie the use of a GIS with hands-on experience with maps and geographic data.
This course uses QGIS latest release and QField App.

Goals

  • Create  GIS data .
  • Collecting  data for use in a GIS mapping project easily and free.
  • Visually analyze feature relationships and patterns on a GIS map.
  • Share GIS maps as webmaps and analysis results.

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

START DATEEND DATEREGISTRATION DEADLINECOURSE COST
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Jan 5, 2026Jan 9, 2026Jan 1, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 10, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 2, 2026Mar 6, 2026Feb 26, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 30, 2026Apr 3, 2026Mar 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 23, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 20, 2026July 24, 2026July 15, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 31, 2026Sept 4, 2026Aug 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 21, 2026Sept 25, 2026Sept 16, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 19, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 14, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar

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Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 21, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026Mar 11, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Apr 20, 2026Apr 24, 2026Apr 15, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
May 18, 2026May 22, 2026May 12, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
June 15, 2026June 19, 2026June 10, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
July 13, 2026July 17, 2026July 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Aug 10, 2026Aug 14, 2026Aug 5, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sept 14, 2026Sept 18, 2026Sept 9, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 12, 2026Oct 16, 2026Oct 7, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Nov 4, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 2026Dec 8, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register

Group Discount

WE OFFER 10% – 20% DISCOUNT TO GROUPS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTICIPANTS.

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Course Content Overview

Introduction to GIS and Mapping projects

  • What is GIS?
  • What can you do with GIS?
  • Think of ways to apply GIS
  • What are the Resolutions?
  • Types of Resolutions
  • Digital Image Processing

Datum and Projection

  • Datum
  • Coordinate System
  • Map Projection
  • Map Scales

Data Types, Development of data collection forms for QField.

  • Vector and Raster Data
  • Non-Spatial Data (CSV)
  • Creating Vector Files and Data Collection
  • Attribute Table Creation/Editing, Join Table
  • Attribute table (Join Table & Spatial Query (By Location and Attribute)

Symbology & Labelling

  • Introduction to Symbolization.
  • Single Symbol, Unique Value
  • Displaying dynamic labels
  • Reference scale
  • Controlling which features are labeled
  • Controlling where labels are placed
  • Converting labels to annotation

Spatial Data Input and Editing

  • Working with Geopackages and spatialite layers
  • Vector data Digitizing
  • Generating MbTile files for offline data collection

Getting started with QField

  • Installation of QField on android phone/tablet
  • Getting started with QField Sync plugin
  • Preparing your work for fieldwork
  • QField settings setup and overview
  • Project and Layer settings.
  • Designing forms to use during the fieldwork.
  • Synchronization
  • Getting ready for fieldwork/data collection exercise.

Data Collection /Fieldwork 

  • Collecting Photos and working with QField offline
  • Creating pdf maps
  • Using QGIS Map themes in QField.
  • Synchronizing the data collected in QField to QGIS for analysis
  • Syncing offline data with the production database
  • Considerations for offline data workflows.
  • Creating a webmap using leaflet plugins for data sharing

Target Participants

Newbies, WASH specialists, M & E Experts, Public health, Program Manager, Students, Engineers, Teachers, GIS and Remote Sensing Enthusiasts

 Suggested Skills and Requirements

  • Experience with Windows-based software for basic file management and browsing.
  • All participants should have an android tablet or phone.

Software

  • QGIS Version 3, QField and Google Earth Pro.

Certification

At the end of the course all participants will be offered a certificate of Participation at no extra cost.