In reply to Killala:
List of techniques, google them.
Aiming off.
Contouring.
Pacing
Timing
Basic search techniques, quartering, spirals etc.
Knowing what throws off your bearings, side slopes etc
Don't shoot from the hip when walking on a bearing(ie don't only look at compass for direction, go point to point picking specific features and wlk to them, level out you map and let your compass settle before you reach the point.
Go out with a GPS in your bag to track what you do. Only look at it when you get home. Make notes of the techniques you use on various legs and how successful they were.
Three tools of successful navigation. Watch, Compass and map. + torch at night.
Add practice and experience and you are sorted.
Practice on you own.
Navigation is not something you can do while having a conversation