Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Cadastral Mapping and Land Records Digitization

• Basics of land administration and cadastre

• Types of land records and components of cadastre

• Need for digitization in modern land governance

• Overview of tools used in digital mapping (QGIS, AutoCAD, LIS)

• Case study: National land digitization initiatives in Africa

Module 2: Data Collection and Digitization of Legacy Land Records

• Sources: paper maps, survey plans, registry documents

• Georeferencing scanned cadastral maps

• Converting paper records into digital layers

• Metadata standards and data attribution

• Practical exercise: Digitizing a scanned parcel plan

Module 3: GIS for Cadastral Parcel Mapping

• Creating cadastral layers in GIS (parcels, roads, easements)

• Attribute linking (owner info, tenure, usage)

• Digitizing boundaries with precision

• Topology rules and validation for parcel integrity

• Practical: Create a cadastral map with linked land records

Module 4: Quality Assurance, Accuracy, and Legal Considerations

• Accuracy standards in cadastral mapping

• Coordinate systems and boundary conflict resolution

• Legal aspects: land registration, titling, and validation

• Quality control procedures in digitization workflows

• Practical: Conduct error checks and resolve overlaps

Module 5: Land Information Systems (LIS) and Data Integration

• What is a Land Information System (LIS)?

• Integrating digitized land records into LIS databases

• Interoperability with government platforms and registries

• Visualization and reporting tools for land data access

• Final Project: Develop and present a digitization workflow for a cadastral unit