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Map Interpretation Course

Map Interpretation Course
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

Gain hands-on skills to confidently read and apply topographic maps. Master contours, slopes, landforms, route planning for safety and efficiency, distance and elevation estimation, travel time calculation, plus compass and grid navigation. Practice terrain hazard evaluation and precise field reporting for quick decisions.

Elevify advantages

Develop skills

  • Topographic map expertise: quickly interpret legends, scales, contours, and terrain features.
  • Route planning proficiency: design secure multi-day paths using elevation models, distances, and gains.
  • Field navigation skills: apply compass, UTM/MGRS grids, and land cues for exact positioning.
  • Terrain hazard assessment: identify risks from contours, slopes, waterways, and exposures.
  • Elevation profile creation: develop detailed profiles and schedules for expert reports.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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