Cartography and GIS Course
Gain mastery in cartography and GIS tailored for real-world risk mapping. Learn to source spatial data, clean and analyse layers, develop terrain and hazard models, and design clear, decision-ready maps suitable for geography and geology projects in any urban setting. The course emphasises practical applications for effective risk communication and planning.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical skills to source, prepare, and analyse spatial data for real-world risk mapping. You will learn to select study areas, choose and document coordinate reference systems, clean and preprocess vector and raster datasets, derive terrain and hydrological layers, create simple multi-hazard indices, and produce clear, accessible maps and reports for planners and local decision-makers.
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Develop skills
- GIS data preparation: clean, reproject, clip, and quality-check spatial layers for geological applications.
- Terrain and hazard mapping: derive slopes, watersheds, and multi-hazard indices.
- Risk-focused spatial analysis: overlay hazards, exposure data, and urban change patterns.
- Cartographic design: create clear, accessible risk maps for planners and the public.
- Professional reporting: document methods, limitations, and produce concise risk briefs.
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