The training is for professional development purposes only and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate required for trainings where MYK authorization is mandatory.

Purpose of the Training

The Cartography Training Program provides comprehensive education for those who want to specialize in map making, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and digital map production. Gain professional skills with a broad knowledge range from map design to data analysis.

Training Content

• Introduction to Cartography
• Concept, history, and importance of maps
• Cartographic methods and basic principles
• Types of maps and their usage areas
• Map Elements and Design
• Scales, coordinate systems, and projections
• Legend, north arrow, colors, and symbols
• Aesthetic and technical rules for map design
• Digital Map Drawing and GIS
• Software used for digital map drawing (QGIS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD)
• Basics of GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Layer management, data integration, and map creation processes
• Geospatial Data Analysis
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing geospatial data
• Raster and vector data structures
• Geospatial analyses on maps and data visualization
• Data Visualization and Presentation
• Techniques for map visualization and data presentation
• Charts, graphs, and 3D maps
• Important considerations for map presentations

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.