Cartography Courses and Certifications

Explore cartography using ArcGIS Pro, from basics to advanced techniques. Learn to create topographic, thematic, and 3D maps, handle projections, design layouts, and animate temporal data.

• Independent
• 6 weeks
• Finished
• Free Online Course

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Learn techniques for creating diverse maps, from animated routes to historical visualizations, using various tools like Photoshop, QGIS, and Google Sheets. Explore cartography concepts and unique map styles.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Web Cartography: Part 1

Explore the fascinating world of Web Cartography and learn how to produce web maps yourself.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Web Cartography: Part 2

Explore the fascinating world of Web Cartography and learn how to produce web maps yourself.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Le deuil : un outil pour cartographier

Ce cours propose un outil permettant de repérer les personnes traversant un deuil et rencontrant davantage de difficultés qu’en temps normal, mais également d’identifier les ressources de ces personnes sur lesquelles s’appuyer pour mieux les soutenir.

• edX
• 1 week, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mapping Life: Draw an Illustrated Map of Your Own Journey

Explore your journey and emotions through beautifully illustrated maps with Amandine Thomas. Learn map-drawing techniques to create unique, introspective storytelling tools using your favorite drawing tools.

• Skillshare
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Fantasy Map Making & Worldbuilding Tutorials - RPG Cartography

Learn to create immersive fantasy maps and worlds for RPGs, novels, and comics. Master techniques for drawing landscapes, designing cultures, and building rich, believable settings.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Basics of Cartography with QGIS

Learn essential cartography skills using QGIS, including creating profiles, COVID-19 maps, extracting topography, and 3D visualization techniques for various geographical data.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why maps are made

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Cars have sat nav systems, mobile phones use GPS: maps are important in everyday life whether captured by aerial photography, satellite imagery or simply drawn. This free course, Why maps are made,...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

The Gap in Cartographic Methodology That Hurts Our Communities

Exploring the impact of unequal mapping resources on communities, this talk highlights how disparities in cartographic data collection affect infrastructure, environmental change, and regional planning.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Aprenda a criar mapas vetoriais personalizados usando GeoGraphics no Wolfram Language. Explore estilos, rótulos e níveis de zoom para mapas mundiais, nacionais e locais.

• Wolfram U
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Kiersti Ford

Topographic Maps: An Introduction

Explore topographic maps: learn to read contour lines, interpret elevation, and understand terrain features for navigation and land analysis.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Anhui University of Science and Technology

数字地形测量学

Dive into modern digital terrain surveying techniques, covering mapping processes, advanced technologies, and practical applications in engineering, mining, and environmental fields.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Map Making: Learn to Communicate Places Beautifully

Learn to create beautiful, creative maps for various purposes. Explore hand-drawn and digital techniques, find inspiration, and develop unique ways to visually communicate places and spaces.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

数字测图技术

掌握现代数字测图技术，从基础理论到实践应用，包括全站仪操作、数据处理、地形图制作，以及最新的三维激光扫描技术，培养专业测绘能力。

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course