Mapping Course
This course provides hands-on training in creating professional maps using GIS tools, covering data handling, analysis, and effective communication of spatial information.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
The Mapping Course equips you with practical skills to create clear and accurate maps for actual projects. You'll learn about map composition, symbology, colour choices, and layouts for print and web. Handle vector and raster data, projections, and metadata. Source and assess free spatial datasets, define study areas, carry out basic spatial analysis, and present findings in straightforward, non-technical reports that aid sound decisions.
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Develop skills
- Design clear thematic maps: apply colour, symbols, and layout for professional results.
- Build project-ready map layers: select, style, and generalise data quickly.
- Prepare clean spatial data: manage CRS, fix geometry, and document metadata.
- Find quality free GIS data: source imagery, DEMs, OSM, and socio-economic layers.
- Communicate map insights: explain analyses, limitations, and actions to non-specialists.
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