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Topographic Cartography Course

Topographic Cartography Course
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

This course teaches you to source and assess DEMs and basemap data, prepare and reproject layers, and refine elevation models for precise analysis. You'll create contours, hillshades, and terrain visuals, craft user-friendly maps for hikers and experts, optimise trail and shelter placements, and establish a full, repeatable workflow with robust quality checks and pro-level outputs.

Elevify advantages

Develop skills

  • DEM sourcing and preparation: swiftly locate, refine, and combine elevation data for mapping projects.
  • Terrain analysis for planning: extract slope, aspect, risks, and ideal shelter spots efficiently.
  • Contour and hillshade generation: produce sharp elevation visuals using GIS software.
  • Topographic map design: create legible, print-ready maps for hikers and technical users.
  • Cartography quality assurance and metadata: record processes, confirm precision, and reference data properly.

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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