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Geography Courses

Geography courses can help you learn spatial analysis, cartography, environmental systems, and urban planning. You can build skills in geographic information systems (GIS), data visualization, and understanding demographic trends. Many courses introduce tools like ArcGIS and QGIS, that support mapping and analyzing geographic data, as well as methods for interpreting spatial relationships and patterns.


Popular Geography Courses and Certifications


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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

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    Dartmouth College

    Population, Food, and Soil

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Intro to the Arctic

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, World History, Research

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    École normale supérieure

    Cartographie thématique

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Graphic and Visual Design, Geographic Information Systems, Data Presentation, Graphics Software, Quantitative Research, Color Theory

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    Coursera

    GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, Data Analysis

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    University of Toronto

    Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Applications Across Industries

    Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

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    University of Geneva

    Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Resource Management, Risk Management, Water Quality, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Network Analysis, Governance, Environmental Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Hazard Analysis

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    University of California, Davis

    GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

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    University of Alberta

    Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science

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    University of Toronto

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular geography courses

  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
  • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Cartographie thématique: École normale supérieure
  • GIS Mastery: Spatial Data, Remote Sensing, Decision Support: Coursera
  • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
  • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
  • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis

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