Cartography Course

What will I learn?

Get the power to make proper maps with our detailed Mapping Course (Cartography), made for people who work with Geography and Geology. You go learn about how to design maps well, using colours, signs (symbols), and writing styles correctly. You go become good at using important computer software like QGIS and ArcGIS. You go learn about the things that make up a map, like contour lines, legends, and scales, and you go improve your skills in checking and fixing maps. You go learn good ways to collect geospatial data and make your map telling stories better so you can explain hard things clearly and correctly.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate issued in line with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online assistant available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your preferred course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Master how to design maps: Make your maps better with correct colours and signs (symbols).

Use mapping software well: Become good at using QGIS and ArcGIS tools.

Understand the things on a map: Understand contour lines, legends and scales.

Make sure your map is correct: Learn how to make your map clear and correct.

Collect geospatial data: Learn ways to collect correct data from different places.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and workload.

  • Select which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You can generate additional chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.