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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Robotics, Control Systems, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Algorithms

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build a Website Map with Jumpchart

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Web Content, Web Design, Information Architecture, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, R (Software), Scatter Plots, Tidyverse (R Package), R Programming, Box Plots, Graphing, Histogram, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation

    4.7
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    20 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Apple iOS, iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple Xcode, Data Modeling, Secure Coding, Data Persistence, Game Design, Swift Programming, Video Game Development, Data Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Data Integration, Tableau Software, Geospatial Mapping, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    UI/UX Design with Sketch: Travel Booking App

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Usability, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, UI Components, Application Design, Interactive Design, Layout Design, Design Software, Style Guides

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Visualization and the Art of Storytelling - Bachelor's

    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, Spatial Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Storytelling, Geospatial Mapping, Dashboard Creation, Visual Storytelling, Box Plots, Histogram, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Ethics, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données

    Skills you'll gain: Datamaps, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Plot (Graphics), Data Access, Correlation Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Science, Data Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Stream Real-Time Geo

    Skills you'll gain: Leaflet (Software), Dashboard Creation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Global Positioning Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Internet Of Things, Systems Integration, Frontend Performance, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Crea un mapa mental interactivo usando Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Team Oriented, Collaborative Software, Data Visualization, Visual Storytelling, Brainstorming, Diagram Design, Interactive Design, Communication Planning, Multimedia, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Publishing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular cartography courses

  • Robotic Mapping and Trajectory Generation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a Website Map with Jumpchart: Coursera
  • Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet: Coursera
  • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
  • Develop a Location-Based iOS Game with Maps and Core Data: EDUCBA
  • Data Visualization e manipolazione dei dati con Tableau: Università di Napoli Federico II
  • UI/UX Design with Sketch: Travel Booking App: Coursera
  • Data Visualization and the Art of Storytelling - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Choisir la Meilleure Méthode pour Illustrer les Données: Coursera
  • Stream Real-Time Geo: Coursera

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