Topography Training
Gain mastery in topography for small hillside sites. The course teaches use of DEMs, QGIS, GPS, and UAV data to evaluate slope stability and drainage. Transform terrain analysis into professional reports suitable for geography and geology projects, ensuring clear documentation and compliance with local requirements.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course builds practical skills for confidently interpreting small hillside sites. You will learn to use DEMs, QGIS, and online maps, measure slopes and drainage, spot terrain hazards, and design pads, access routes, and retaining walls. It ends with reporting methods that cover techniques, assumptions, and uncertainties to meet standard municipal hillside approval standards.
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Develop skills
- Terrain analysis: interpret contours, slopes, and DEMs for small hillside sites.
- GIS workflows: apply QGIS and online maps to quickly process elevation data.
- Site planning: design access, pads, and drainage to match topographic features.
- Risk assessment: identify landslides, erosion, and drainage problems from terrain signs.
- Reporting skills: create clear, reproducible reports from GIS terrain outputs.
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