The World Reference for QGIS Certification

QGIS institute

The World Reference for QGIS Certification

Get your GIS skills recognized with the world's most rigorous QGIS certifications. 5 progressive levels, 7 sector specializations, 4 languages, 40+ countries.

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QGIS institute

The Global Standard for QGIS Certification

Validate your GIS expertise through the world’s most advanced QGIS certification platform.

5 progressive certification levels, 7 industry specializations, multilingual exams, and an international community spanning 40+ countries.

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Core Certifications

Training Specializations

15k+

Professionals to certify

Countries covered

Strategic partnerships

85%

Completion rate

Core Certifications

5 progressive levels from GIS technician to certified international trainer

QGIS User

This QGIS User Certification Course is designed to train beginners wit...

Duration

20 hours

Level

Beginner

Content

4 Modules

69.00 $ 89.00 $

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QGIS Analyst

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Duration

20 hours

Level

Intermediate

Content

0 Modules

79.00 $ 99.00 $

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QGIS Web Mapping Specialist

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Duration

20 hours

Level

Intermediate

Content

0 Modules

79.00 $ 99.00 $

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QGIS Developer

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Duration

20 hours

Level

Advanced

Content

0 Modules

89.00 $ 99.00 $

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QGIS Trainer

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Duration

20 hours

Level

Advanced

Content

0 Modules

99.00 $ 129.00 $

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Training Specializations

7 industry pathways, each specialization stacks with your main certification.

Health & Epidemiology

Locate disease outbreaks, map healthcare access, and support public health decisions through spatial mapping.

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Transport & Logistics

Analyze road networks, optimize routing, and manage logistics flows using geoprocessing tools.

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Environment & Climate

Monitor biodiversity, map natural hazards, and assess the territorial impact of climate change with GIS.

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Water & Energy

Model hydraulic and energy networks, analyze watersheds, and plan infrastructure with geospatial tools.

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Mining & Georesources

Process geological data, map mineral deposits, and delineate mining perimeters using GIS workflows.

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Agriculture & Resources

Digitize parcels, analyze land use, and optimize agri-land resource management through spatial analysis.

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Urban Planning and Smart Cities

Map urban spaces, plan infrastructure, and support territorial decision-making with GIS tools.

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Why QGIS Institute?

Internationally Accredited Certification

Our certifications comply with the highest international professional standards, recognized by employers, universities, and institutions in over 40 countries.

100% Online - Anytime, Anywhere

Sit your exam from your own workspace with AI-assisted remote proctoring. Four sessions are available each month with instant results for theory exams.

A Global QGIS Community

Join thousands of GIS professionals, access local chapters, participate in FOSS4G events, and build your international network.

Accessible Pricing for Everyone

Certifications starting at 100 USD. Special rates for students, NGOs, and institutions because GIS expertise should have no barriers.

Shareable Digital Badges

Every certification includes a verifiable Open Badge 2.0 ready to display on LinkedIn, resumes, and professional portfolios.

How It Works?

Create your account

Free sign-up in under a minute. Take the diagnostic quiz to identify your current QGIS level and get a personalized pathway.

Follow the training

Self-paced HD video modules, downloadable PDF guides, real-world datasets, and hands-on QGIS lab exercises.

Sit the exam

Book one of four monthly sessions. The AI-proctored exam is taken entirely online: MCQ theory plus a practical QGIS lab.

Get certified

Receive your digital certificate (PDF + QR code) and your Open Badge 2.0 ready to share on LinkedIn and your portfolio.

Testimonials

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"The QGIS Analyst certification helped me land a GIS consultant position in 3 months. Far better value than Esri certifications."

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"The certification legitimized my QGIS skills with management. My LinkedIn badge generated 12 new professional connections in one week."

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"The Water and Energy specialization is exactly what we needed for hydraulic projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Directly applicable from the first module."

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"The Water and Energy specialization is exactly what we needed for hydraulic projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Directly applicable from the first module."