Southern Africa Studies Course
Discover Southern Africa’s climate, rivers, soils, and urban areas to see how the landscape influences population and resources. Develop practical spatial analysis, mapping, and planning skills ideal for geography and geology experts in the region. This course uses real datasets to build maps, assess risks like water stress and land degradation, and create actionable recommendations.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain a practical overview of Southern Africa’s climate, hydrology, terrain, soils, vegetation, and land cover, and connect these to population patterns and city growth. Hands-on work with spatial and demographic data helps you make effective maps, evaluate risks like water scarcity and soil erosion, and produce clear planning insights and recommendations.
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Develop skills
- Map landscape-population links: relate climate, relief, and settlement patterns quickly.
- Analyze Southern Africa demographics: compute, compare, and interpret key indicators.
- Use public spatial data: overlay climate, hydrology, and population for clear maps.
- Interpret land cover and soils: assess agricultural potential and land degradation risk.
- Turn geo-analysis into planning briefs: write concise, non-technical insights.
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