Cartography Course
What will I learn?
Unlock the power of map making with our full Map Making Course, designed for people working with Geography and Geology. Dive into how to design maps well, learning how to use colours, signs, and writing properly. Get good at using important computer programs like QGIS and ArcGIS. Learn about the different parts of a map, like contour lines, legends, and scales, and get better at checking and fixing maps. Learn good ways to collect information about places and get better at telling stories with maps so you can explain difficult things clearly and correctly.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master map design: Make maps better with good colours and signs.
Use map making software: Get good at using QGIS and ArcGIS tools.
Understand map parts: Learn about contour lines, legends, and scales.
Make sure maps are correct: Learn ways to make maps clearer and more precise.
Collect information about places: Learn ways to find and collect correct information.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course, focused on 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.