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
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.