Hands-on training

Workshops

20 technical workshops led by experts. Limited spots.

Beginner
Day 1 · 09:00

Introduction to QGIS: Mapping and Spatial Analysis

Hands-on workshop to discover QGIS, the world's most used open source GIS software. You will learn to import data, create thematic maps and perform basic spatial analysis. No prior experience required.

QGISCartographySpatial analysisOpen source
3h · 👤 Marie-Ève Tanguay8 spots available
Intermediate
Day 1 · 09:00

Geospatial Data Analysis with Python and GeoPandas

Learn to manipulate, analyze and visualize geospatial data with Python. This workshop covers GeoPandas, Shapely, Fiona and Matplotlib for creating reproducible analysis workflows.

PythonGeoPandasData analysisAutomation
4h · 👤 Jean-Sébastien Côté5 spots available
Intermediate
Day 1 · 14:00

Web Mapping with MapLibre GL JS

Create interactive, high-performance web maps with MapLibre GL JS. Learn to work with vector tiles, customize map styles and integrate real-time data sources.

JavaScriptMapLibreVector tilesWeb mapping
3h 30min · 👤 Thomas Nguyen12 spots available
Beginner
Day 1 · 14:00

Introduction to LiDAR Data: Acquisition and Processing

Get acquainted with LiDAR data: sensor types, data formats, point cloud classification and generation of digital terrain models. Practical exercises with LAStools and CloudCompare.

LiDARPoint cloudsDTMCloudCompare
4h · 👤 Alain Parent3 spots available
Advanced
Day 2 · 09:00

Geospatial Machine Learning with scikit-learn and GDAL

Apply machine learning algorithms to raster and vector geospatial data. Satellite image classification, anomaly detection and spatial prediction with scikit-learn, GDAL and rasterio.

Machine learningImage classificationscikit-learnGDAL
4h 30min · 👤 Lin Zhang7 spots available
Intermediate
Day 2 · 09:00

Deploying Drones for Geospatial Surveys

Learn the basics of planning drone survey missions: planning software, aerial photogrammetry, orthophoto and 3D model generation. Practical demonstration included.

DronesPhotogrammetryOrthophotos3D models
4h · 👤 Félix Gagnon2 spots available
Intermediate
Day 2 · 13:30

ArcGIS Online for Organizations: Administration and Deployment

Advanced ArcGIS Online configuration for organizational needs. User management, security, data sharing, integrations and deployment best practices for enterprise or government.

ArcGIS OnlineAdministrationSecurityDeployment
3h 30min · 👤 David Chen10 spots available
Beginner
Day 2 · 13:30

Open Geospatial Data: APIs, Formats and Best Practices

Overview of open geospatial data sources: national catalogs, OGC APIs, GeoJSON, GeoParquet, PMTiles formats. How to structure and publish quality geospatial data.

Open dataAPIsStandardsData publishing
3h · 👤 Alexandre Moreau18 spots available