Web Scraping and Mapping Dam Levels in Python and Leaflet
Overview
Discover how to grab huge amounts of online data and effectively transfer data using the world’s favourite programming language when you take this course on Web Scraping and Mapping Dam Levels in Python and Leaflet. This highly useful coaching will allow you to create an end-to-end GIS (Geographic Information System) application for practical uses.
This detailed and expertly-written Python tutorial provides an ideal way to learn how to make the most of these data information functions. You will be shown how to build a spatial database, create a Django Python application, write the server code, clean and transform data (ETL), build Django front-ends, and professionally visualise data. Your ability to work with information systems will improve considerably and allow your projects to shine.
When you complete this training, you will be able to perform data retrievals and transfers with ease and confidence, regardless of the complexity of the task and the size of the records.
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD accredited certification. You can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at the cost of £9 and Hard Copy Certificate for £15.
Why study this course
It doesn’t matter if you are an aspiring professional or absolute beginner; this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with critical skills and an accredited certification attesting to your knowledge.
The [course_title] is fully available to anyone, and no previous qualifications are needed to enrol. All Thames College needs to know is that you are eager to learn and are over 16.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:16:00 | ||
| Section 02: Building a Spatial Database | |||
| Installing PostgreSQL and PostGIS | 00:08:00 | ||
| Creating the Application Database | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 03: Creating a Django Python Application | |||
| Installing Django in a Python Virtual Environment | 00:08:00 | ||
| Installing the ATOM IDE | 00:09:00 | ||
| Section 04: Writing the Django Server-Side Code | |||
| Creating the Django Base Project | 00:08:00 | ||
| Adding the Database Configuration to the settings.py File | 00:09:00 | ||
| Creating a Model in the models.py File | 00:07:00 | ||
| Section 05: Web Scraping and ETL | |||
| Extracting Data from the Web | 00:24:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Transforming the Data Part 1 | 00:18:00 | ||
| Cleaning and Transforming the Data Part 2 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Loading the Data into the Model | 00:12:00 | ||
| Section 06: Building the Django Front-End | |||
| Adding the Web Map Tile Service Link in settings.py | 00:08:00 | ||
| Reading from the Model and Creating a GeoJSON Dataset | 00:12:00 | ||
| Adding Template Files (HTML) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Adding a Layout and the Base Map | 00:25:00 | ||
| Section 07: Data Visualization | |||
| Plotting Circle Markers | 00:16:00 | ||
| Creating a Sliding Sidebar | 00:14:00 | ||
| Creating a Doughnut Chart | 00:19:00 | ||
| Creating a Multi-Bar Bar Chart | 00:12:00 | ||
| Creating a KPI | 00:17:00 | ||
| Section 08: Project Source Code | |||
| Resource | 00:00:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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