FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ihdina Institute Launches "Cartographic Literacy" Course to Update Worldviews for the 21st Century
17th November, 2025
The Ihdina Institute announced today a significant expansion of its educational services - under its PDMAcademy division, with the release of its inaugural self-study course, "Cartographic Literacy: Update your Worldview for the 21st Century."
This strategic move represents a new phase in Ihdina's mission in facilitating dynamic skill-building. Its PDMAcademy division is dedicated to empowering individuals to take charge of their growth by providing the critical professional and attitudinal skills needed to navigate modern challenges in both personal and professional endeavors.
The first offering, "Cartographic Literacy," perfectly embodies this focus. It equips participants to move beyond the subconscious biases embedded in the 500-year-old Mercator map—a metaphor for outdated thinking. The course provides a practical toolkit to deconstruct ingrained perspectives and build accurate, actionable mental models for strategic decision-making.
"Through PDMAcademy we are dedicated to meeting a clear need: the desire for actionable competence," said Dr. Faheem Mohammed, Chairman of the Ihdina Institute. "Our community seeks more than information; they seek transformation. 'Cartographic Literacy' is the first of many courses designed to deliver that. It teaches a fundamental skill for the 21st-century leader: the ability to question default narratives, see hidden systems, and choose the right framework for success."
The "Cartographic Literacy" course provides participants with:
- The ability to identify distortions and hidden biases in traditional world maps and data visualizations.
- Knowledge of alternative map projections and frameworks for accurate analysis.
- Critical thinking skills to decode the true geography of global power, economics, and influence.
- Practical methods to apply this literate worldview to business strategy, policy understanding, and personal global awareness.
The course is delivered through five on-demand video lessons and is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, educators, and committed lifelong learners. Upon completion, participants receive an official Certificate of Completion from PDMAcademy.
The launch of this course under PDMAcademy underscores Ihdina's core commitment to using technology for universal, affordable access to insights that help individuals "grow beyond borders."
For more information on PDMAcademy or to enroll in the inaugural "Cartographic Literacy" course, please visit: https://www.ihdina.org/shop/cartographic-literacy-87