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GPS and Compass Course

GPS and Compass Course
flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

This GPS and Compass Course builds practical skills for planning and navigating safe routes in tough terrain. You will research hiking areas, study contours, select waypoints, and create 10–25 km routes. Master map and compass techniques, smart GPS and phone methods, plus error checking, fixing, and risk handling for reliable navigation anywhere.

Elevify advantages

Develop skills

  • GPS field workflows: set up GPX routes, track progress, and manage battery use.
  • Map and compass mastery: take bearings, resection, and navigate complex terrain fast.
  • Integrated navigation: cross-check GPS, map, and compass for precise field positioning.
  • Route design: plan safe, efficient hiking lines using contours, slopes, and waypoints.
  • Risk-aware navigation: detect errors early and apply fast, practical correction tactics.

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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