Cartography Course
What will I learn?
Open your eye to the power of map-making with our full Map-Making Class, made for people who work with Geography and Geology. Dig deep into how to design good maps, learning how to use colors, signs, and writing the right way. Get good at using strong computer programs like QGIS and ArcGIS. Look at all the things that make up a map, like lines showing how high the land is, what the signs mean, and how big things are on the map compared to real life. Get better at checking maps to make sure they right and fix them up. Learn good ways to find information about places, and get better at telling stories with pictures so you can explain hard things clear and correct.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below.
Learn how to design maps good: Make maps look better with good colors and signs.
Use map-making computer programs: Get good at using QGIS and ArcGIS tools.
Know what map things mean: Understand lines that show how high the land is, what the signs mean, and how big things are on the map.
Make sure maps right: Learn how to make maps clear and correct.
Collect place information: Find out ways and places to get good information about places.
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify 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 it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.