Map Scale Course
Build expertise in map scales for practical fieldwork. Learn to create graphic and verbal scales, select from national mapping guidelines, calculate distances precisely, address uncertainties, and present results clearly—key abilities for geography, geology, and surveying pros in Ghanaian contexts.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to read, create, and apply map scales confidently. Master ratio, verbal, and graphic scales, craft precise bar scales for print and digital use, and transform map distances into real ground measurements. Practise actual calculations, handle errors effectively, select scales from national standards, and record findings for easy colleague verification in fieldwork.
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Develop skills
- Master map scales: convert map centimetres to real kilometres accurately.
- Analyse distances: measure roads, rivers, and paths with reliable map techniques.
- Design graphic and verbal scales: produce clear, durable bars and statements quickly.
- Prepare field measurements: select tools, gauge errors, and document distances neatly.
- Choose pro map scales: identify best national and road maps for your projects.
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