This short course on introduction to Geographic Information Systems and mapping provides the audience with the basic theoretical component and practical application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques. Practical case studies will be presented to help you confront real spatial problems and design a solution using GIS. The free to download open source software package QGIS will be used to visualize, explore, analyze and map the spatial solution. Course Requirement: You will need a computer and install QGIS (free open-source software) before attending the course. EAPASA validated certificates of attendance will be issued to participants. Course content: GIS components, working with vector and raster data in QGIS; capabilities and applications, a QGIS tour; Coordinate systems, map projections, geo-referencing, working with projections in QGIS; Creating spatial data, digitizing in QGIS; Map design and map making, presenting data on a print map in QGIS. Outcomes: • Theoretic understanding of components and principles of GIS. • Import own data into a GIS from GPS, hard-copy maps, digital imagery, shapefiles and XY coordinates. • Manipulate and interrogate layers in a GIS. • Creating multilayered and multipurpose maps. Target Audience: Undergraduate and post-graduate students, Town planners, Environmental Consultants, Hydrologists, Surveyors, Educators, Researchers, Farmers, young professionals, local government authorities, regulatory authorities, health practitioners, NGOs, etc.