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training & support by ecologists, for ecologists

Upskill with QGIS training courses

Solve issues fast with quick reference videos

Join weekly Q and A sessions to get hands-on support

We’ve been helping ecological consultants like you tackle their biggest mapping challenges for over two decades. And we’ve trained thousands of you in QGIS.

Unlike other mapping experts, we are ecologists too, so we know there’s a lot more to your work than GIS. One day setting reptile refugia, the next up half the night on a bat survey, the day after trying to remember how to split a polygon!

Our training has been specifically designed to deliver CIEEM Competency frameworks. The tutorials equip you with the skills to capture field survey data, conduct BNG assessments, and other GIS analysis, efficiently, accurately, and with confidence.

So when you need to have a Spatialsesh, dive-in to Spatialsesh for video reminders, hints, tips and workflows. Or linger longer and upskill with a course.

Hybrid QGIS Training Courses

(Self led, but with weekly instructor-led Q & A Session)

All courses include:

  • Instructional Videos with:

    • Explainer Section & On-screen Demonstration.

  • Downloadable Data and Materials.

  • Step-by-Step Exercise Instructions.

  • Courses Deliver CIEEM Competency Frameworks.

  • Certificates Issued On Completion.

  • Work through at your own pace.

  • Join weekly ‘Mappy Mondays’ Q & A session if you get stuck, or

  • Use Emergency Email Support if you need help right away.

QGIS
Essentials

Course Level: Beginner

Time Commitment: 1 day

Course Content:

1. Set up a QGIS project and data management process.

2. Source and incorporate high quality, freely available data to provide background and set your data in context.

3. Create your own GIS data to represent habitats, species and other features on a map, and add colours and symbols.

4. Perform basic spatial queries, to export a species list for a site.

5. Produce professional habitat maps for reports.

QGIS for
Biodiversity Net Gain

Course Level: Intermediate

Time Commitment: 1 day

Course Content:

1. Set up a QGIS form for ease of data input in the office or field.

2. Integrate a range of datasets commonly used in BNG assessments.

3. Geo-reference a raster field survey map for use in QGIS.

4. Work with CAD data in QGIS (add, symbolise, re-position, covert to other formats).

6. Create pre and proposed development habitat datasets using advanced digitising tools.

7. Work with the NE BNG QGIS project, including exporting data to the BNG Metric using NE tools.

NEW courses

Coming Spring 2025

1. Customising BNG workflows

  1. Integrating design revisions with ease.

  2. Streamlined workflows

2. Setting up BNG survey forms for use in Mergin maps or Qfield

Creating seperate survey layers from NE Template.

Integrating design revisions with ease.

3. QGIS for Ecological Analysis

Fixing geometry / digitising issues.

Nearest Neighbour analysis.

Import, process and map biological records

Become a member & get year round access to:

All courses (existing and new)

Library of quick reference videos

45 x 1 hour weekly Q & A sessions

Want to be able to take as many courses as you like, or go over a particular tutorial again?

Got an immediate problem solve?

We think short, single issue, context specific videos will save you a lot of time trawling YouTube and forums for answers?

Want to learn as a group, make new friends and improve your skills?

Sounds like membership could be for you!

Members can

Take all current and new courses

Resolve issues quickly with quick reference video library

Ask anything at weekly Q & A sessions

Vote on what gets recorded next

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QGIS for BNG Course
£150.00
One time

Learn how to use QGIS for BNG in your own time, at your own pace. See above for full list of modules.


✓ 1 month access to instructional videos
✓ 4 x weekly group Q and A support sessions
✓ Download course materials, data & instructions
✓ Get help fast with SOS email support

LIMITED TIME OFFER: £150 OFF MEMBERSHIP BEFORE END APR 2025 - USE CODE LAUNCH150 AT CHECKOUT

QGIS Essentials Course
£150.00
One time

Learn QGIS Essentials in your own time, at your own pace. See above for full list of modules.


✓ 1 month access to instructional videos
✓ 4 x weekly group Q and A support sessions
✓ Get help fast with SOS email support
Membership
£450.00
Every year

Anytime access to ALL our content for a year: Current and future courses, Quick reference video library. Plus join Weekly group support Q and A, and get help via SOS email.


✓ Access to ALL Courses (current and new)
✓ Resolve issues fast with the Quick Reference Video Library
✓ 45 hours group support (via weekly Q & A sessions)
✓ SOS emergency email if you get stuck
✓ New exclusive content added every month.
10 hours of Consultancy, Mentoring & Support
£1,250.00
One time

Get dedicated help with a call-off / retainer support contract. Lot's of clients opt for support this way. It's a really collaborative approach that helps to build your capacity, saves you a lot of time, and gives you peace of mind knowing I'm on hand when you get stuck.


✓ 10 hours Support & Consultancy to use as and when you need
✓ Customise Workflows & Survey forms for Accuracy & Efficiency
✓ Troubleshooting QGIS issues as they arise
✓ Data manipulation (e.g. for a tricky BNG Assessment)
✓ Organisational GIS Strategy & Recruitment Support

Consultancy, Coaching, Support & Mentoring

Membership Support

Weekly Q & A Sessions, Emergency Email

The ‘we show you how to do it’ option.

  • In addition to access to courses and tutorials members can:

  • Join weekly ‘Mappy Mondays’ lunch & Learn sessions to:

    • Ask Me Anything.

  • Get Emergency Email Support to resolve queries from tutorials.

  • Join Members Forum to chat, discuss and learn as a community.

Dedicated Support

On-Hand When You Need Us Most

The ‘we work on it with you or for you’ option.

  • Simply book a block of 10 or 20 hours, and use as and when you need in next 12 months.

  • Can be booked in addition to or instead of membership.

  • Meet on Zoom, or get help via Email or What’s app.

  • Lot's of clients opt for support this way. It's a really collaborative approach that helps to:

    • Build your capacity.

    • Saves you a lot of time.

    • Gives you peace of mind knowing I'm on-hand when you get stuck.

  • Common issues clients use this for:

    • Troubleshooting issues as they arise.

  • Develop Organisational GIS Roadmap.

  • Customise Workflows for Accuracy and Efficiency.

  • Data Preperation (e.g. for a particularly tricky BNG Assessment).

  • Specialist GIS recruitment support.

What our clients are saying

“The videos are perfectly tailored to the current ecology needs for BNG, including CAD file conversion and the use of the NE QGIS to Metric import tool”.

John, Small Business Owner

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was able to follow the steps provided confidently. I feel empowered to use GIS now as part of my role as a Ecological Consultant”

Sarah, Ecological Consultant

“Matt Davies was a great training provider; knowledgeable, friendly and approachable when we needed ”

David, Senior Ecologist

“Being able to look back over the teaching videos in my own time is so valuable. The course was very practical which is essential for BNG”

Fiona, Freelance Ecologist

Meet your Tutor / Mentor / GIS Support / Consultant

Meet your Tutor / Mentor / GIS Support / Consultant ✳

Background

Back in the 90s, Matt studied Ecology/Geography at Sheffield University. An MSc in Natural Resource Information Systems followed. And he hasn’t really changed path since, still with one foot in Ecology and one in Geography. After honing his skills at JNCC and GiGL, he founded and has run the Geo-spatial consultancy Maplango for 11 years.

Training

Matt has trained thousands of Ecologists to use QGIS, so the materials and tried and tested. He’s run in-person courses all over the UK; for CIEEM, FSC, and in-house for many clients. When COVID hit, he began running courses live on Zoom. And he now records videos so you can work in your own time, at your own pace.

Support / Consultancy

Maplango are geo-spatial experts. And Ordnance Survey Partners. Opt for Dedicated Support and you’ll be in good company. We work with Canary Wharf Group, JNCC, The Port of Dover, and a wide range of Ecological Consultancies. We have over 25 years GIS experience and in-depth knowledge of ecological, green infrastructure, landscape, ecosystem services and estate management projects. You are in safe hands.

Any queries?

If you have any questions, want to discuss your requirements, or book a demo, please book a meeting, or fill out the form below.

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FAQs

  • Subscription provides access to all content, plus weekly Q and A sessions and SOS email support for a year.

  • With a subscription, absolutely. Work through them all if you like, or dip in to particular exercises, as you wish.

  • All subscriptions include weekly group Q and A sessions and SOS email help. You can always add dedicated support if you need it

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