Cartography Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the power of map making with our comprehensive Map Making Course, designed for Geography and Geology professionals. Dig deep into map design principles, mastering the use of colours, symbols, and writing styles. Get proper skills in leading software tools like QGIS and ArcGIS. Check out map elements, including contour lines, legends, and scales, while improving your skills in map checking and fixing. Learn good ways to collect geospatial data and make your visual storytelling better to share complex information clearly and accurately.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Master map design: Make maps better with good colours and symbols.

Use mapping software: Get proper skills in QGIS and ArcGIS tools.

Understand map elements: Learn about contour lines, legends, and scales.

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

Collect geospatial data: Explore ways and sources for getting correct data.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and 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 similar to 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 provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.