Listed as Free on Udemy when checked on 22 October 2026. No coupon or subscription trial is required for the listed lessons. Enrollment needs a Udemy account; availability can change.
About this course
Maps become more useful when they can be placed, described and compared in context. Scott Lussier introduces the Soar atlas alongside a practical map-making workflow using QGIS, image correction and georeferencing.
The 118-minute course contains 29 lectures across eight sections. It covers navigation and map upload, print layouts, labels, satellite imagery, color adjustment, georeferencing and sharing, then demonstrates a separate imagery-purchasing service.
| Official course | Discovering Soar, the World’s Digital Atlas |
|---|---|
| Created by | Scott Lussier |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | All Levels — Udemy listing |
| Listed duration | 118 minutes; 29 lectures across 8 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Preparing map layouts and label layers
- Understanding georeferencing and control points
- Combining mapping with image-correction tools
- Describing and sharing a map with useful context
No specialized training is required for basic atlas use, while prior GIS experience helps with the more involved sections. The course offers both QGIS and ArcGIS Pro examples, so learners should distinguish the free software route from the separate commercial application.
QGIS is free and open source. It provides a suitable route for practicing layouts and georeferencing with your own permitted data, while GIMP and darktable appear in the image-editing demonstrations. Publishing or redistributing any imagery still depends on that dataset’s rights.
The recordings also cover Soar+, private sharing and buying higher-resolution images through Pics from Space. Those services are separate from free viewing and are not included licenses or credits. The official Soar address currently redirects to Soar Atlas, and this review has not tested every account-level feature or purchase flow.
QGIS project: Obtain the free mapping software and current documentation. Soar Atlas: Use the current destination of the official Soar address.
Frequently asked questions
Must I buy ArcGIS Pro?
A QGIS workflow is also demonstrated, providing a free software route for the mapping concepts.
Are high-resolution image purchases included?
No. The imagery purchase demonstration concerns a separate service and cost.
Has the current Soar application been fully tested?
No. The official landing address was checked, but account-level features and purchases were not exercised.
Checked on 22 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.
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