Map and Compass Navigation Course
Master map and compass navigation for fieldwork in geography and geology. Learn precise bearings, route planning, relocation in low visibility, and distance estimation to move safely, log data accurately, and make confident decisions in any terrain. This course builds essential skills for reliable navigation without electronics, ensuring safety and efficiency across diverse conditions.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Map and Compass Navigation Course equips you with practical, field-tested skills to plan safe routes and stay oriented in all conditions. Master reading topographic maps, interpreting contours and symbols, using grid references, and adjusting for declination. Gain proficiency in taking accurate bearings, pacing for distance and time, relocation techniques, and emergency navigation to operate confidently independent of electronic devices.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Field-safe navigation workflows: apply group protocols and emergency moves fast.
- Professional compass work: take, follow, and convert bearings with confidence.
- Advanced topo map reading: interpret contours, symbols, slopes, and grid refs.
- Efficient route planning: choose safe legs, handrails, and catching features.
- Distance and time estimation: pace, measure, and adjust for terrain in real fieldwork.
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