Want to learn how to make orienteering maps? We offer an ever-expanding catalogue of introductory and professional development style courses. Check out our calendar and catalogue below.
Can't find what you're looking for or want a specific course offered for your club? Email jeff@navigationsports.ca
Zoom | 6:30 PM ET | 2.5 hrs | $67.50 CAD
Tags: Introductory | OOM | practical | theoretical
Zoom | 6:30 PM ET | 2.5 hrs | $67.50 CAD
Tags: Introductory | OCAD | practical | theoretical
Zoom | 6:30 PM ET | 2.5 hrs | $67.50 CAD
Tags: Introductory | OOM | practical
Zoom | 6:30 PM ET | 2.5 hrs | $67.50 CAD
Tags: Introductory | OOM | practical | theoretical
*Times shown are in your local time.
This 2.5 hour online course is part 3 of Navigation Sports' Introduction to Orienteering Mapping course. In it, you will learn how to find and import various types of data into your map and as base layers. You will learn how to import official orthophotos as base layers and spend time practicing drawing your map from those images and data.
* Instances of this course will use either OCAD or OOM.
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | Zoom
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Zoom
Every mapper has struggled with a map that for some reason doesn't align properly. Your different layers of base data aren't anywhere close to each other or you've shown up to do your fieldwork but your gps is several km from where it should be. This 2.5 hr course has been specifically designed to give you the knowledge to avoid these issues or troubleshoot them when they do arise. In the course you will learn all about coordinate reference systems, the earths magnetic field, declination, grid convergence, and grivation, and more.
Upcoming classes: There are no scheduled classes. If you would like to request a class, email jeff@navigationsports.ca
This 2.5 hour online course is part 1 of Navigation Sports' Introduction to Orienteering Mapping course. In it, you will learn what you need to know to set up your first mapping project to modern mapping standards.
This module is mix of learning about foundational topics and tutorial-style practice. You will learn about a variety of topics that will make your first project (and all future projects) better, easier, and more rewarding while assembling your first project! Topics include:
* Instances of this course will focus either on OCAD or OOM.
The Using Open Orienteering Mapper or Using OCAD, Introduction to Fieldwork, and Laying out Your Map modules will allow you to take the project you start in this course to completion. See our course catalogue for more.
Upcoming dates:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | Zoom
Thursday, January 22, 2026 | Zoom