[OSGeo-UK] Introductory & Advanced QGIS & R Training Courses from Nick Bearman

[Nick Bearman]

Hello,

I have some spaces on my up coming Introductory and Advanced GIS 
Training Courses using QGIS and R in August 2026. More details below, 
and any questions, please email me on nick at nickbearman.com.

Introduction to QGIS: Understanding and Presenting Spatial Data
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In this two part introductory course we will give you an overview on how 
GIS works, and what we can and can’t do with spatial data. We assume no 
prior knowledge of GIS and will explain how to get data into the GIS as 
well as how to produce maps using your own data.

This course requires no prior knowledge of GIS or spatial data. A level 
of basic computer experience is required; such as using websites, Word 
and saving & moving files.

Tue 4th and Wed 5th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online, InStats,
https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-qgis-and-spatial-data-20

"I really enjoyed Nick’s GIS class and learned a ton. My new skills are 
already coming in handy in preparing maps to visualize my research 
findings for a conference presentation."
Laura Kettel, PhD, Postdoc, Dept. of Political Science, Aarhus University


Advanced QGIS: Spatial Analysis
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This advanced two part course will develop your skills of using spatial 
data, including collating data from a variety of sources including XY 
coordinate data and address or postcode based data. We will also cover 
using spatial overlays, point-in-polygon analysis and spatial joins.

This course can follow-on from the Introduction to QGIS course above, or 
be run independently if the participants have some previous knowledge of 
QGIS and spatial data.

Tue 11th and Wed 12th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online, InStats
https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-qgis-spatial-analysis-20

“Thank you very much Nick! The training helped to set a great foundation 
and I look forward to applying the learnings to my work context! The mix 
of taught content and practical worked examples was fantastic.”
Will, Senior Policy and Research Officer, CoMoUK


Introduction to Spatial Data & Using R as a GIS
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In this two session course we will explore how to use R to import, 
manage and process spatial data. We will also cover the process of 
making choropleth maps, as well as some basic spatial analysis. Finally, 
we will cover the use of loops to make multiple maps quickly and easily, 
one of the major benefits of using a scripting language to make maps, 
rather than traditional graphic point-and-click interface.

No previous experience of coding is required, although participants 
would benefit from some experience of using spatial data (e.g. Google Maps).

Tue 18th and Wed 19th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online, InStats
https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-spatial-data-and-r-as-a-4

“It was a great introduction – I came to the session with NO 
understanding and have left feeling much more confident to learn more on 
my own.”
Olivia Reeves-O’Toole, PhD Student, University of Liverpool


Advanced R as a GIS: Spatial Analysis and Statistics
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In this two part course we will show you how to prepare and conduct 
spatial analysis on a variety of spatial data in R, including a range of 
spatial overlays and data processing techniques. We will also cover how 
to use GeoDa to perform exploratory spatial data analysis, including 
making use of linked displays and measures of spatial autocorrelation 
and clustering.

You can take this course as a follow-on from the ‘Introduction to 
Spatial Data & Using R as a GIS’ course, or if you already have some 
previous knowledge of R / RStudio and spatial data, you can take this as 
a stand alone course. Email me if you have questions or to check 
eligibility.

Tue 25th and Wed 26th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online, InStats
https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-r-for-spatial-analysis-20

“Nice balance of theory and practice. Also useful to learn what to look 
for if things go wrong. Content was flexible to include what might be 
useful for our work.”
Vickie, Analyst, Public Health Wales

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If you would like any more information, please feel free to contact me 
at nick at nickbearman.com or check out my website at www.nickbearman.com 
<https://www.nickbearman.com>.

Best wishes,
Nick.


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Nick Bearman
GIS Trainer & Consultant | nickbearman.com
+44 (0) 7717745715 |nick at nickbearman.com

Normal working days: Mon - Thu
Next scheduled out of office: Thu 16th July

Please let me know if I can make any adjustments related to disability or neurodivergence to improve how we interact.

Due to my own life/work balance, you may get emails from me outside of normal working hours. Please do not feel any pressure to respond outside of your own working pattern.
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