Cartography Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the power of map-making with our comprehensive Cartography Course, designed for Geography and Geology professionals in Namibia. Delve into cartographic design principles, mastering the use of colours, symbols, and typography that work well here. Become skilled in using leading software tools like QGIS and ArcGIS. Explore map elements, including contour lines, legends, and scales, while improving your skills in reviewing and editing maps. Learn effective ways of collecting geospatial data and boost your visual storytelling skills to communicate complicated information clearly and accurately, the Namibian way.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master cartographic design: Make maps better with good use of colours and symbols.

Use mapping software: Get good at using QGIS and ArcGIS.

Understand map elements: Know what contour lines, legends and scales mean.

Make sure maps are correct: Learn how to make maps clearer and more precise.

Collect geospatial data: Find out about different ways to get good data.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

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

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.