GIS Resources

Curated tools, data, and references to boost your GIS learning and practice. All resources are chosen to support beginners and advancing users.

Data Sources

Open datasets for hands-on mapping, spatial analysis, and practice.

GIS Software

Trusted open-source tools recommended for course exercises.

Tutorials & Guides

Helpful guides, manuals, and further readings to deepen your understanding.

Public Open GIS Data Resources

Open GIS Data Hubs

Natural Earth: Free vector & raster map data for all scales.
OpenStreetMap: Community-driven global geographical data.
USGS Earth Explorer: Remote sensing data for earth sciences.

GIS Software Tools

Recommended Free Software

QGIS: Full-featured open-source GIS application.
GRASS GIS: Advanced geospatial analytic platform.
GeoDa: Spatial data analysis for beginners.

GIS Tutorials and Guides

Guides & Manuals

QGIS Training Manual (PDF & web)
GRASS GIS quickstart documentation
Beginner’s Guide to Spatial Analysis (PDF)

GIS Practice Data

Sample Practice Data

Course sample shapefiles & tables
Landsat image samples for exercises
Administrative boundaries (various countries)

GIS Communities and References

GIS Communities & References

GIS Stack Exchange Q&A
QGIS User Forum
Open Data and Mapping Blogs

Recommended GIS Books

Essential Books

“GIS Fundamentals” by Paul Bolstad
“Getting to Know QGIS” by S. Lawhead
“Introduction to Geographic Information Systems” by K. Chang

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