
Go from map zero to map hero with QGIS: 'heat maps', locator maps, election maps, density maps, analysis, design + more
Map Academy: get mapping quickly, with QGIS
InstructorAlasdair Rae
Go from map zero to map hero with QGIS: 'heat maps', locator maps, election maps, density maps, analysis, design + more
InstructorAlasdair Rae







Editorial course preview
This view highlights a concrete, legible example from the course presentation.
The presenter stands beside a QGIS interface displaying a detailed urban map with red data points, illustrating the mapping tools covered in this course.
The curriculum offers dedicated workflows for creating specific outputs, including election maps, heat maps, and density maps.
Exercises build upon one another, utilizing practical tasks like creating country maps and global flight maps to reinforce concepts.
Instruction emphasizes the reasoning behind technical decisions rather than just demonstrating software steps.
Instruction lacks detail on essential data adaptation tasks, such as renaming fields or changing data types within attribute tables.
One signal suggests occasional discrepancies between recorded lessons and current software interface names.
The curriculum aligns well with the stated beginner goals and target audiences like students and researchers.