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GIS/Geospatial Engineer
Use spatial analysis and geospatial tools to develop mapping and location intelligence applications.
6-15 months
4.5/5 rating
7 Phases
Start Learning Path
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ArcGIS
QGIS
PostGIS
Python
Leaflet
Skills & Technologies
ArcGIS
QGIS
PostGIS
Python
Leaflet
Mapbox
Cartography
Spatial Analysis
Remote Sensing
GIS/Geospatial Engineer Roadmap
Phase 1: Introduction to GIS & Spatial Thinking
1 month
Topics Covered:
- What is GIS and its real-world applications
- Types of geospatial data: vector vs raster
- Coordinate systems and projections
- Understanding spatial relationships and queries
- Key concepts: topology, scale, accuracy
Phase 2: Tools & Software Fundamentals
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
- Intro to ArcGIS and QGIS interfaces
- Basic operations: clipping, buffering, intersecting
- Layer symbology and labeling
- Map layouts and exporting maps
- Handling shapefiles and GeoJSON
Hands-on Projects:
- Create a thematic map with multiple layers in QGIS
Phase 3: Geospatial Databases & SQL
1 month
Topics Covered:
- Using PostGIS for spatial databases
- Spatial SQL: ST_Intersects, ST_Within, ST_Distance
- Storing and querying geospatial data efficiently
- Indexing with R-trees
- Creating spatial views and joins
Hands-on Projects:
- Build a spatial query system using PostGIS and SQL
Phase 4: Python for Geospatial Analysis
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
- Working with GeoPandas and Shapely
- Reading, writing, and manipulating geospatial files
- Automating GIS workflows with Python
- Using Folium and Matplotlib for visualizations
- Intro to rasterio and GDAL
Hands-on Projects:
- Automate a pipeline that analyzes and visualizes geospatial data
Phase 5: Web Mapping & Visualization
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
- Creating interactive maps with Leaflet.js
- Using Mapbox and customizing tilesets
- GeoJSON integration and layers
- Popups, markers, heatmaps, and clusters
- Publishing geospatial dashboards
Hands-on Projects:
- Build an interactive crime map using Leaflet and Mapbox
Phase 6: Remote Sensing & Spatial Analysis
1.5 months
Topics Covered:
- Basics of satellite imagery and sensors
- Working with raster data (NDVI, LULC)
- Image classification techniques
- Change detection and time-series analysis
- Combining vector and raster data for analysis
Hands-on Projects:
- Analyze deforestation using Sentinel-2 imagery and NDVI
Phase 7: Capstone GIS/Geospatial Project
2 months
Topics Covered:
Hands-on Projects:
- Design and implement a complete geospatial application
- Use QGIS/PostGIS for data management
- Develop Python scripts for analysis
- Deploy an interactive map with Leaflet or Mapbox
- Write documentation and share the project online
Tools & Resources
ArcGIS
QGIS
PostGIS
GeoPandas
Shapely
Python
GDAL
Leaflet.js
Mapbox
Folium
Rasterio