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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Process Design, Process Flow Diagrams, Diagram Design, Data Visualization, Graphic Design, Account Management, Marketing
★ 4.3 (12) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Python Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming
★ 4.6 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Cleansing, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Import/Export, Graphing
★ 5 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Vector Databases, Data Mapping, Data Management, Data Access
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Graphing, Data Analysis, Analysis, Color Theory
★ 3.6 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Photoshop, Creativity
★ 4.3 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Infographics, Data Visualization, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Diagram Design, Data Analysis, Graphic and Visual Design
★ 4.9 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Dassault Systèmes
Skills you'll gain: Drafting and Engineering Design, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawing, Assembly Drawing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), 3D Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Scatter Plots, Storytelling, Geospatial Mapping, Visual Storytelling, Box Plots, Power BI, Histogram, Data Ethics, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Generative AI, Content Strategy, AI powered creativity, Semantic Web, Workforce Development, Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Vocabulary, Digital Content, Social Media
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks