Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules:
This course is part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization
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At least 2 years of business skills and familiar with analyzing data.
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Define core geospatial concepts
Practice with subset data using selections and feature attributes
Create map books using advanced mapping techniques
Create layer and map packages
Skills you will gain
- Spatial Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization (DataViz)
- Software
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Course Introduction and Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
ArcGIS Basics
Making Maps With Common Datasets
Retrieving and Sharing Data
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- 5 stars86.86%
- 4 stars10.94%
- 3 stars1.15%
- 2 stars0.30%
- 1 star0.72%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF GIS
some parts are hard to follow sometimes and can be monotunioos some times but over a great cour to get into gis with plenty of exrecises and avilable file as the one being worked on in the lectures
This course helps to understand the basics of ArcGIS desktop and a web GIS career. Though it does not discuss all these features, a peer can certainly kickstart a GIS career with this course.
I learned a lot from this course. The emphasis is on learning how to use the software so you can start working quickly. I highly recommend doing all the optional assignments in the textbook.
GREAT COURSE TO JUMPSTART FOR ANY NEW LEARNERS IN THE FIELD OF GIS. It is extremely helpful to learn the basics & the projects help any new learners to understand what kind of work is done in ArcGIS.
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