Cartography Courses
Cartography courses can help you learn map design, spatial analysis, data visualization, and geographic information systems (GIS). You can build skills in interpreting topographic features, understanding coordinate systems, and applying cartographic principles to create effective visual representations. Many courses introduce tools like ArcGIS and QGIS, that support analyzing geographic data and producing detailed maps that communicate information clearly.
Popular Cartography Courses and Certifications
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Database Management
L&T EduTech
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Database Management, Database Management Systems, ArcGIS, Relational Databases, Data Modeling, Data Mapping, Data Import/Export, Open Source Technology, Web Applications, Mobile Development
Macquarie University
Skills you'll gain: Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Tree Maps, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Geospatial Mapping
University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Land Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Import/Export, Visual Design, User Interface (UI)
Skills you'll gain: Photography, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Planning, Research, Critical Thinking, Data Import/Export
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Store, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Systems, SQL, Data Storage, Query Languages, Relational Databases
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, GIS Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Spatial Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Environmental Monitoring, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Forecasting, Trend Analysis
Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Heat Maps, R Programming, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software
Universitat de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Analytical Chemistry, electromagnetics
Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Metadata Management, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Validation, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Management, File Management, Quality Assurance, Data Integrity, Project Planning, Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing
Skills you'll gain: SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Spatial Data Analysis, Architectural Drawing, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, AutoCAD, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Technical Communication, Color Theory, Microsoft Office
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cartography courses
- Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
- Geospatial Information Technology Essentials: L&T EduTech
- Data Visualization in Excel: Macquarie University
- GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
- Map Fast in QGIS: Coursera
- Scout Like a Pro: Find Landscape Photography Locations: Skillshare
- Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
- GIS: Geographic Information Systems for Sustainability: University of Michigan
- Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
- Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
