Map Scale Course
Build expertise in map scales for practical fieldwork applications. Discover how to create graphic and verbal scales, select from national mapping guidelines, calculate distances precisely, address measurement errors, and present results clearly—key abilities for professionals in geography, geology, and related fields across Uganda and beyond.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills to confidently read, create, and apply map scales. Master ratio, verbal, and graphic scales, craft precise bar scales for print and digital use, and transform map distances into real ground measurements. Practise actual calculations, handle errors and uncertainties, select appropriate scales from national standards, and record findings for easy colleague verification in fieldwork settings.
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Develop skills
- Master map scales: convert map centimetres to real-world kilometres with expert precision.
- Analyse distances: measure roads, rivers, and paths using reliable map techniques.
- Design graphic and verbal scales: produce clear, durable bars and statements quickly for field use.
- Perform field measurements: select tools, assess errors, and document distances professionally.
- Choose professional maps: identify best national and road map scales for your projects.
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