Cartography Course
Gain expertise in cartography focused on flood and urban studies. Acquire skills in sourcing GIS data, performing spatial analysis, designing maps, and preparing concise reports to convert intricate geographical and geological data into practical risk maps that aid planners and decision-makers effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches preparation of GIS data, selection of appropriate coordinate systems, and execution of spatial analysis to identify urban-flood conflicts. Participants handle reliable flood, urban, and hydrography datasets, utilise overlay and proximity tools, and compute exposure metrics. It covers effective map design, risk symbology, and reporting techniques to provide clear, practical recommendations for planners and decision-makers.
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Develop skills
- Spatial flood analysis using overlays, buffers, and exposure metrics for urban zones.
- GIS data preparation including projections, DEM management, and clean layers for analysis.
- Cartographic design for clear and persuasive flood-risk maps suitable for non-experts.
- Technical reporting with 400-700 word summaries on methods, results, and policy suggestions.
- Data sourcing by identifying, evaluating, and documenting reliable flood and urban datasets.
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