Cartography Courses and Certifications

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Thematic Cartography

Master thematic cartography fundamentals through hands-on GIS training, creating choropleth maps, dot maps, and overlays to visualize geographic data patterns effectively.

• Swayam
• 15 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Cartography

3 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• 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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course

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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/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Denver Credential

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Master Geographic Information Systems (GIS) through hands-on exercises, creating maps, and using geotechnologies to solve social and ecological problems while developing practical skills in spatial analysis and data visualization.

• edX
• 40 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $3,000.00

Coursera

Design Stunning Maps

Master cartography principles to design clear, professional maps—applying color theory, placing key elements correctly, and critiquing visual hierarchy for publication-ready results.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Interactive maps with Mapbox!

398 ratings at Udemy

Master interactive web mapping by creating custom-styled maps with Mapbox Studio and GL JS. Learn data handling, styling techniques, and user interaction features for building responsive geographic visualizations.

• Udemy
• 4 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Why maps are made

1 rating at OpenLearn

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Cartographic Techniques (Practical)

Master cartographic principles and digital mapping techniques through hands-on exercises covering map reading, projections, terrain analysis, and GIS tools for effective spatial visualization.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Cartographic Technique (Practical)

Master cartographic principles and digital mapping techniques through hands-on exercises in map reading, projections, terrain analysis, and GIS tools for effective spatial visualization.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course