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Geospatial Courses

Geospatial courses can help you learn geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, spatial analysis, and cartography. You can build skills in data visualization, location-based analysis, and interpreting spatial data. Many courses introduce tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, and Google Earth, that support mapping and analyzing geographic data. You may also explore applied areas such as urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management, providing practical insights into how geospatial techniques impact various industries.


Popular Geospatial Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Presentation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Descriptive Statistics, Data Access

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.7
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Plataformas para procesar datos no tradicionales​

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, NoSQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geographic Information Systems, Public Cloud, Big Data, MongoDB, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Data Architecture, Cloud Services, Data Processing, Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Databases, Environmental Monitoring, Climate Change Programs

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Presentation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Tree Maps, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Heat Maps, Computer Displays, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Mapping, Scatter Plots, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pathway to Space

    Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Journalism, Environmental Monitoring, Music, Geospatial Information and Technology, Political Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Systems Engineering, Concept Of Operations, Culture, Media and Communications, Governance, Higher Education, Public Policies, Physical Science, Liberal Arts, Geographic Information Systems, Art History, Engineering Design Process, Writing

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Matlab, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Integration, Medical Imaging, Data Validation, Estimation, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Mockups, Android (Operating System), Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Prototyping, Application Design, Application Development, Wireframing, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Program Development, Restful API, Geospatial Information and Technology, Instagram

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Planning of Hydropower Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Construction, Hydrology, Hydraulics, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Water Quality, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Power, Structural Engineering, Geospatial Information and Technology, Engineering Analysis, Sustainable Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Graph Theory, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Algebra, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algorithms

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Getting Started with CyberGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Visual Analytics with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Storytelling, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Mapping, Tree Maps, Analytics, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Histogram, Scatter Plots, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Forecasting

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ArcGIS Desktop for Spatial Analysis: Go from Basic to Pro: Packt
  • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Plataformas para procesar datos no tradicionales​: Universidad de los Andes
  • Data Visualization: Johns Hopkins University
  • Pathway to Space: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Planning of Hydropower Projects: L&T EduTech
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University

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