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.

Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, C# (Programming Language)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Code Reusability, C# (Programming Language)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Multimedia, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Marketing Design, Visual Storytelling, Diagram Design, Brainstorming, Data Sharing, Visual Design, Color Theory, Drive Engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communication
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Visual Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Ggplot2, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Analysis, Graphing, Python Programming
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

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Model Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Graphical Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months