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<p>Hello,<br>
<br>
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 <a
moz-do-not-send="true" href="mailto:nick@nickbearman.com"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">nick@nickbearman.com</a>.<br>
<br>
Introduction to QGIS: Understanding and Presenting Spatial Data<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Tue 4th and Wed 5th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online,
InStats, <br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-qgis-and-spatial-data-20"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-qgis-and-spatial-data-20</a><br>
<br>
"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."<br>
Laura Kettel, PhD, Postdoc, Dept. of Political Science, Aarhus
University<br>
<br>
<br>
Advanced QGIS: Spatial Analysis<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Tue 11th and Wed 12th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online,
InStats<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-qgis-spatial-analysis-20"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-qgis-spatial-analysis-20</a><br>
<br>
“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.”<br>
Will, Senior Policy and Research Officer, CoMoUK<br>
<br>
<br>
Introduction to Spatial Data & Using R as a GIS<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
<br>
No previous experience of coding is required, although
participants would benefit from some experience of using spatial
data (e.g. Google Maps).<br>
<br>
Tue 18th and Wed 19th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online,
InStats<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-spatial-data-and-r-as-a-4"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://instats.org/seminar/introduction-to-spatial-data-and-r-as-a-4</a><br>
<br>
“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.”<br>
Olivia Reeves-O’Toole, PhD Student, University of Liverpool<br>
<br>
<br>
Advanced R as a GIS: Spatial Analysis and Statistics<br>
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<br>
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.<br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
Tue 25th and Wed 26th Aug 2026, 2pm - 5pm (UK/London), online,
InStats<br>
<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-r-for-spatial-analysis-20"
class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://instats.org/seminar/advanced-r-for-spatial-analysis-20</a></p>
<p>“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.”<br>
Vickie, Analyst, Public Health Wales<br>
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If you would like any more information, please feel free to
contact me at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:nick@nickbearman.com" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">nick@nickbearman.com</a>
or check out my website at <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.nickbearman.com">www.nickbearman.com</a>.<br>
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Best wishes,<br>
Nick.<br>
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Nick Bearman
GIS Trainer & Consultant | nickbearman.com
+44 (0) 7717745715 | <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nick@nickbearman.com">nick@nickbearman.com</a>
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