Cartography Program Offered at Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development

Certificate Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Certificate (Accredited by: KNEC)

About Cartography Certificate program.

Cartography or mapmaking is the study and practice of making maps. Mapmaking involves the application of both scientific and artistic elements, combining graphic talents and specialised knowledge of compilation and design principles with available techniques for product generation.

This cartography program involves the art and science of graphically representing a geographical area, ... read more

Entry requirements for Cartography

The Minimum Entry Requirements are:

  • KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), or;
  • Pass in a relevant Artisan course, or;
  • An Equivalent qualification approved by KNEC.

The duration for the course is two (2) years which includes a compulsory industrial attachment.
This program is examined by KNEC at the end of the two years training period.

About Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) was established in Nairobi – Kenya in 1975 under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), today African Union (AU).

RCMRD is an inter-governmental organization and currently has ... read more

About KNEC

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is the national body responsible for overseeing national examinations in Kenya, it is established under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya, in 1980. In 2012 this act was repealed and replaced with KNEC Act ... read more

Other Colleges offering Cartography program

Private College
Uasin Gishu County
Public College
Nairobi County