Continental Drift Course
This course equips you with essential skills in plate tectonics and continental drift. You will create reliable plate reconstructions, analyse ancient climates, evaluate resources, and connect historical plate movements to modern geology, earthquake risks, and sedimentary basins—key for professionals in geography and geology.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical expertise in plate reconstructions from 300 million years ago to present. Master fundamental plate tectonics, evidence from paleomagnetism and ocean floors, tools like GPlates and PALEOMAP, plus time-based mapping techniques. Apply knowledge to study past climates, locate resources, assess risks, and produce professional reports supported by solid data.
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Develop skills
- Master plate reconstruction workflows to build strong global circuits quickly.
- Analyse paleomagnetic and stratigraphic data to validate drift models.
- Use GPlates and digital tools for accurate time-slice maps with error margins.
- Connect tectonic history to current geological risks and hazards.
- Prepare precise technical reports on plate tectonics for experts.
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