Kaart Training
One of Kaart's core missions is to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge necessary for personal and professional growth. To contribute to this goal, our team regularly releases free, high-quality training materials designed to equip people with new skills. These resources are aimed at a wide audience, from students to professionals, beginner to experienced mappers, offering guidance in a variety of OpenStreetMap topics.
Introduction to OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a free, open source platform. Read more about it here.
Basic OpenStreetMap Training
To get started editing in OSM, understanding the various tools and editing skills is necessary in order to contribute high-quality data to the map.
Tools
To get started with OSM, we recommend that you understand a few different tools that will be helpful in your journey.
- Introduction to JOSM - learn how to setup and use basic features of JOSM.
Editing
The OSM map is made up of a variety of features. Read about them in the trainings below.
- Introduction to Editing: Objects in OpenStreetMap - learn about OSM features and the basics of editing.
- Road Geometry Guide - learn how to add and modify road geometry in OSM.
- Road Tagging Guide - learn how to add tags to road features.
- Road Classifications Guide - learn the details surrounding road classifications and how to identify each classification type.
- Building Geometry Guide - learn how to add and modify building geometry in OSM.
- Building Tagging Guide - learn how to add tags to building features.
- Oneways Guide - learn how to verify and edit normal and conditional oneways.
- Editing: Name Tags - learn how to add and edit name tags on roads and buildings.