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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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    Sciences Po

    Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Governance, Demography, Sociology, Political Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Policy Analysis, Economics

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Vector Databases, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, Trend Analysis, Investments, Policy Development, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Data Collection

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    322 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Observing Earth From Space

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Global Positioning Systems, Geographic Information Systems, Climate Change Programs, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Forecasting, Data Access, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Éléments de Géomatique

    Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Survey Creation, Systems Of Measurement

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Alberta

    Arctic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Environmental Resource Management, Policy Development, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Environment, International Relations, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Access, Query Languages

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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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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Migrations internationales : un enjeu mondial: Sciences Po
  • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
  • Earth Economics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
  • Observing Earth From Space: The University of Edinburgh
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta
  • Éléments de Géomatique: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Arctic Development: University of Alberta

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