Map Interpretation Course
Master topographic map interpretation for professional Geography and Geology work. Learn to read contours, plan safe routes, assess terrain risk, estimate travel time, and turn complex landscapes into clear, data-driven field decisions.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What Will I Learn?
The Map Interpretation Course gives you practical skills to read and use topographic maps with confidence. Learn to understand contours, slopes, and landforms, plan safe and efficient routes, estimate distance, elevation, and travel time, and apply reliable navigation techniques with compass and grid systems. You also practice terrain risk assessment and clear reporting for fast, accurate decision-making in the field.
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Develop Skills
- Topographic map mastery: read legends, scales, contours and terrain fast.
- Route design skills: plan safe multi-day loops with DEM, distance and elevation.
- Field navigation: use compass, UTM/MGRS and terrain cues for precise location.
- Terrain risk analysis: spot hazards from contours, slopes, rivers and aspects.
- Elevation profiling: build clear profiles and time plans for professional reports.
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