• FORMAT

    Free, self-paced, online and self-contained 

  • Duration

     ~4 hours

  • ToOls

    iD Editor, JOSM, OpenStreetMap

  • AUDIENCE

    Students, Educators, Mappers, Communities

    Open Mapping Essentials Course

    This course, "Open Mapping Essentials," introduces participants to the fundamental principles and practical applications of open geographic data, primarily through OpenStreetMap (OSM). You'll learn to confidently contribute to open mapping using editing tools like iD Editor and the HOT Tasking Manager, and understanding the vital role of community in open mapping, ultimately empowering you to create and leverage maps for diverse real-world applications.

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    Course curriculum

    What's included?

    6 Units

    Quick feedback quizzes

    Discussion spaces

    Automatic certification

    Real-world workflows

    Course developers

    Geoffrey Kateregga

    Tim DeWinter

    Improving our course


    If you notice any improvements that could be made to the course please feel free to email geoffrey.kateregga@hotosm.org to provide feedback.