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About the Course

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: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally integrated electronic software packages of today. You will install ArcGIS on your computer and learn how to use online help to answer technical questions. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap. Learn the foundational concepts of GIS, how to analyze data, and make your first map. Week 3: Make your own maps! Symbolize data and create an eye-catching final product. Week 4: Share your data and maps and learn to store and organize your data. Take Fundamentals of GIS as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. By completing the first class in the Specialization you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program. Students who need an ArcGIS license will receive a non-commercial, 1 year student license for participation in this course and specialization....

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May 16, 2021

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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Dec 27, 2018

the content is awesome. i would recommend it to those who need to have some basic knowledge of GIS. it's very easy to learn the ArcGIS because of the instructions and demos given by the instructor.

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By Mpolokang M

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Feb 8, 2019

Very informative and good for novice GIS professionals.

By Bisma A

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Oct 29, 2018

I love each an everything about coursera and my course.

By Kemal K

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Aug 7, 2018

Great intro course. Highly recommended. Well structured

By Nken J B

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Mar 25, 2018

I think this is one of the best course i have attended.

By Samuel E

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Aug 2, 2017

Great teaching and very easy to access course materials

By Snehit R

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Nov 7, 2016

A good course that gives a detailed insight about GIS.

By Syed M Z S

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May 1, 2016

Excellent.... the course was good for the GIS beginners

By Sara O

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Apr 18, 2016

Excellent course. Everything is very clearly explained.

By Nathakorn G

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Nov 13, 2021

Very easy to understand. A lot of hands on experience.

By Victor A

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Oct 30, 2021

very educational. learnt a great deal in a short time.

By Douglas V

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Apr 9, 2021

Muy buen instructor, material de estudio, y pedagogía.

By Abdelrahman S A

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May 5, 2020

Well explained, target oriented and very comprehensive

By Ajala O

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Nov 16, 2018

Excellent course and very detailed for every beginner.

By William H

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Aug 11, 2016

Very informative and clear and the lectures are great!

By senyondo v

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Mar 20, 2016

a very great course for anything thinking a GIS career

By fahim a

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Dec 28, 2022

A very informative and effective course for beginner.

By Khaing M

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Jan 4, 2021

The course is very comprehensive for Beginner in GIS.

By Md. R H

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Jun 7, 2020

Very Basic of ArcGIS. Enjoyed the course. Recommended

By Alexander L

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Dec 6, 2018

Excellent introductory course for any one new to GIS.

By Jessica J

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May 18, 2017

Great Course, you get out of it what you put into it!

By Erick V P A C G

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Nov 9, 2016

Great course for those who are starting to learn GIS.

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Jul 21, 2023

Nice explanations, data for exercises. Great course!

By Dhiraj A

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Nov 20, 2022

Excellent course. Thank a lot UC Davis and Nick SIr.

By Benjamen W

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Dec 30, 2020

Very clear and easy to follow. Quite comprehensive.

By Dan C

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Dec 9, 2020

Neat course. I really enjoyed the software involved.