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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 Louis J C J

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Oct 18, 2021

A BIG THANK YOU to all involved for making this Course Happen , Enjoyed it

Lou Chavez in Chicago

By frank k

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Mar 18, 2019

Great course. Instructions are clear really good if you need to learn the Fundamentals about GIS

By Stephen D

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Feb 25, 2018

Brilliant introduction to GIS, I have already learnt a lot, especially like the videos and Nicks

By Eudora M

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Sep 28, 2017

Love this class! Very efficient and useful introduction to GIS. Great skill to learn on your own

By Husni S

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Jul 18, 2021

I enjoyed learning the course. The instructor is knowledgeable and professional. Two thumbs up

By Aftab U

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Nov 28, 2020

This course was very helpful for me to understand the fundamental concept and tools of ArcMap .

By Gary P

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Sep 8, 2020

Excelente curso, exigente y motivador para los que empezamos aprender y entender lo que es GIS.

By Abdul R

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Jun 13, 2020

the course content was excellently conveyed. Nick Santos is a great teacher. Much appreciation.

By Grace L

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Nov 14, 2019

Great introduction to ArcGIS. The lectures are easy to follow and the assignments are relevant.

By Arthur J B C P

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Jul 7, 2019

Goog plataform, good classes, good avaliations. I just felt that we could have more excercices.

By Jean F L

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Jan 22, 2018

I would like to thank all the coursera team for the Very interesting and well prepared course,

By ENGR. M M

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Jul 16, 2023

Good Experience. Thank you Coursera for approving my Finicial Aid Application for this course.

By Kristīna M

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Mar 16, 2023

Good course, though had to look for more information because of different versions of ArcGIS.

By Anthony N

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Dec 24, 2022

Great course on learning the basics of GIS and ArcGIS, fun and a lot of knowledge to be gained

By Mustafa T

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Oct 30, 2022

The course has been very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone working or hearing about GIS.

By RISHAB S

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Nov 1, 2021

This is a course where one learns from his mistakes, and is free to work and explore, thanks.

By Jiahui Z

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Apr 16, 2021

Learned about fundamental concepts of GIS and functions of arcGIS. Hands-on exercises provided

By Dafydd I B

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Dec 23, 2020

Excellent pace, level of detail, and quality of communication. And comes with Student license.

By Aldo J P V

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Oct 27, 2020

Great course, great tutor, easy to learn and very dynamic. Loved the cases and the assigments.

By Emilie H

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Nov 3, 2016

Nick Santos makes what could be a dry and tricky subject both very accessible and interesting.

By Xtell L O

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Feb 9, 2021

Thank you so much Sir Nick Santos for the very detailed and informative lectures! More power!

By Takashi A

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Aug 24, 2020

Excellent course. This course will be appropriate and effective for beginners who learn GIS.

By Idriss R

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Mar 21, 2016

i learned so many thing in this course.

Thanks to Nick and to everyone who made this possible.

By Raesin C

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Sep 13, 2021

Excellent course. I really appreciate Nick Santos' clear explanations and course materials.

By Fares A D D

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Sep 3, 2020

The course contains and the instructor were all up to the expectation. Thank you to you all.