Courses & workshops

The best way to learn how to work with spatial data is to practice with GIS yourself! Several self study courses are available for ArcGIS(Pro) and QGIS. In addition we offer personalized support for your research project with GIS. We periodically update our course catalog throughout the year.

Upcoming events:

Introduction to ArcGIS

Part one of a three-part ArcGIS series

Embark on your GIS journey with ArcGIS! This beginner-friendly course is tailored for PhD students and researchers who are eager to integrate GIS into their research. Whether you're new to GIS or need a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you work with spatial data confidently and effectively.

When: 25 September 2025 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: CIT Smitsborg, 5431.0074 BlueGene Nettelbosje 1, Groningen

Introduction to QGIS

Embark on your GIS journey with QGIS! This beginner-friendly course is tailored for PhD students and UG staff eager to integrate GIS into their research. Whether you are new to QGIS or need a refresher, this workshop is designed to help you work with spatial data confidently and effectively.

When: 16 October 2025 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: Harmonie Building, room 1311.0205, Oude Kijk In 't Jatstraat 26, Groningen

Into the World of Online Mapping

Part two of a three-part ArcGIS series

Discover the power of cloud-based GIS with Into the World of Online Mapping, the second workshop in our three-part ArcGIS series! This course introduces ArcGIS Online, a self-standing, user-friendly platform for creating, sharing, and collaborating with interactive maps and spatial data.

When: 6 November 2025 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: CIT Smitsborg, 5431.0074 BlueGene Nettelbosje 1, Groningen

StoryMapping with ArcGIS

Part three of a three-part ArcGIS series

Learn how to tell the story of your research with an ArcGIS story map! In this course we learn & help you to build a visual story based on scientific research. With StoryMapping you can give your narrative a stronger sense of place, simply illustrate relationships between places and add visual examples such as photos or videos to your ideas.

When: 27 November 2025 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: Harmonie Building, 1311.0205, Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26 Groningen

Routing in GIS

This course is currently being made. Details to be added soon!

When: 11 December 2025 1 - 5 p.m.
Where: Harmonie Building, 1311.0205, Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26 Groningen

Courses on request:

• Making Maps with QGIS
• Making Maps prettier
• Finding your way in open Dutch geodata
• Geocoaching: personalized mapping
• Open science with Story Maps

Self Study

• ESRI ArcGIS training environment
  • To get full access to the training environment: log in using Organization's URL  login with RUG(.maps.arcgis.com).
• QGIS tutorials

Mini Lecture