Module 1: Introduction to Cartography and Map Communication

• What is Cartography? History and evolution of maps
• The purpose of maps: communication, analysis, navigation
• Elements of effective map communication
• Audience and purpose considerations in map design
• The relationship between GIS and Cartography
• Practical session: Analyzing and critiquing various map examples for effective communication

Module 2: Geographic Data Types and Map Projections

• Understanding vector (point, line, polygon) and raster data
• The importance of Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS)
• Introduction to map projections: properties and distortions
• Selecting appropriate map projections for different purposes
• Datum transformations and re-projection
• Practical session: Experimenting with different map projections and observing their effects on spatial data

Module 3: Visual Variables and Symbolization

• Introduction to Jacques Bertin's visual variables (shape, size, color, orientation, pattern, value)
• Designing symbols for points, lines, and polygons
• Qualitative vs. Quantitative data representation
• Understanding nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio data types
• Creating clear and intuitive map legends
• Practical session: Symbolizing various spatial datasets using different visual variables and creating legends

Module 4: Color Theory and Map Color Schemes

• Fundamentals of color theory: hue, saturation, value
• Types of color schemes for maps: sequential, diverging, qualitative (categorical)
• Using color effectively for data representation
• Color blindness considerations in map design
• Tools and resources for choosing map colors (e.g., ColorBrewer)
• Practical session: Applying different color schemes to thematic maps and evaluating their effectiveness

Module 5: Typography and Label Placement

• Importance of text in map communication
• Choosing appropriate fonts and font sizes
• Label placement rules and best practices
• Dealing with label conflicts and overcrowding
• Annotation and dynamic labeling techniques
• Practical session: Optimizing label placement and typography for readability on a map

Module 6: Map Layout and Composition

• Elements of a map layout: title, legend, scale bar, north arrow, data frame
• Principles of visual hierarchy and balance
• Grid systems and alignment in map design
• Negative space and its role in composition
• Creating professional and aesthetically pleasing map layouts
• Practical session: Designing a comprehensive map layout with all essential elements

Module 7: Thematic Mapping Techniques

• Choropleth maps: principles and considerations
• Proportional symbol maps and dot density maps
• Isoline maps (e.g., contours) and flow maps
• Cartograms and 3D thematic maps
• Selecting the best thematic map type for your data
• Practical session: Creating different types of thematic maps (e.g., choropleth, proportional symbol)

Module 8: Interactive and Web Cartography Fundamentals

• Introduction to web maps and their advantages
• Principles of interactive map design
• Tools and platforms for creating web maps (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Leaflet, Mapbox)
• User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) considerations for web maps
• Story maps and data narratives
• Practical session: Designing a simple interactive web map using a web mapping platform

Module 9: Cartographic Generalization and Data Abstraction

• What is cartographic generalization? Purpose and methods
• Simplification, smoothing, aggregation, and displacement
• Scale changes and their impact on map detail
• Data abstraction for conceptual mapping
• When and how to generalize effectively
• Practical session: Applying generalization techniques to a dataset for different map scales

Module 10: Map Design Best Practices and Critical Evaluation

• Review of common map design pitfalls
• Checklist for effective map design
• Ethical considerations in cartography (e.g., bias, misrepresentation)
• Peer review and constructive criticism of maps
• Presenting and sharing maps effectively
• Practical session: Critically evaluating a series of maps and redesigning one based on learned principles

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588