In our age of electronics and electronic materials, much state-of-the-art research focuses on ferroelectrics, materials that display permanent internal electric fields. One driving force behind this research is the diverse range of potential applications. Ferroelectrics provide opportunities to both enhance existing technology (such as computer memory, capacitors, sensors, optical devices etc) but also to provide next generation applications, like biomedical implants, neuromorphic memories, negative capacitance devices, and domain wall nanoelectronics. For most of these applications, control and knowledge of the orientation of the ferroelectric polarisation vector is critical, with several experimental techniques to image the polarisation now established. Over the last two decades, piezo-response force microscopy (PFM) has emerged as, arguably, the most prolific tool for imaging these microstructures. This success is partly because of its nanoscale resolutions, straightforward implementation on most scanning probe microscopy setups, the ability to image both bulk and thin film sample surfaces in ambient conditions, and minimal sample preparation requirements. Despite this proliferation of the PFM technique, and the relative ease with which domain maps can be obtained, interpretation of the data is seldom straightforward. This tutorial aims to help the participants develop an intuitive understanding of what PFM is, how to use it, and how to optimise it for the collection and interpretation of high-quality images. To achieve this, we will start by building an understanding of what ferro-, piezo and pyro- electrics are, using a cartoon material system made up of a few atoms, to illustrate the key concepts. Before discussing how PFM can detect the polarisation vectors in these systems, and the operational principles it uses to make these maps. From these basic concepts, we will move towards the latest research in the field, including how the principles of PFM can be leveraged to image non-polar materials. The tutorial will finish with methodologies and tips on practical PFM usage, best practices, and pitfalls to be avoided. To foster the participants’ understanding, this tutorial aims to be interactive.