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About the Course

In this course, the second in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization, you will go in-depth with common data types (such as raster and vector data), structures, quality and storage during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn about data models and formats, including a full understanding of vector data and raster concepts. You will also learn about the implications of a data’s scale and how to load layers from web services. Week 2: Create a vector data model by using vector attribute tables, writing query strings, defining queries, and adding and calculating fields. You'll also learn how to create new data through the process of digitizing and you'll use the built-in Editor tools in ArcGIS. Week 3: Learn about common data storage mechanisms within GIS, including geodatabases and shapefiles. Learn how to choose between them for your projects and how to optimize them for speed and size. You'll also work with rasters for the first time, using digital elevation models and creating slope and distance analysis products. Week 4: Explore datasets and assess them for quality and uncertainty. You will also learn how to bring your maps and data to the Internet and create web maps quickly with ArcGIS Online. Take GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality as a standalone course or as part of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization. You should have equivalent experience to completing the first course in this specialization, Fundamentals of GIS, before taking this course. By completing the second class in the Specialization you will gain the skills needed to succeed in the full program....

Top reviews

MS

Sep 3, 2020

it helped me a lot in mastering vector data and editing them, gave me an introdustion to how raster data works, also i knew details about the types of databases in detail.

GR

Jun 25, 2021

Brilliant course! Essential knowledge for anyone wanting to become a GIS analyst. Great videos and tutorials, and assignment, which help you to apply and understand what you have learned.

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By Melissa P

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Aug 12, 2016

This course is fantastic for people interested in getting practical experience of using ArcGIS

By Emery M i

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Aug 20, 2020

Très pratique,

Ici le vocabulaire devient de plus en plus profond !

J'apprends beaucoup ici !

By Oghenevwede E

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Dec 31, 2018

Great course, though very challenging but the assignments and videos are there to guide you.

By Marcelo H

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Apr 11, 2019

El conocimiento adquirido para trabajar con raster en este curso fue realmente sustancial

By Renee O

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Nov 6, 2017

Excellent class, I'm already using the information I gained in this class for my Masters.

By Barak G

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Jul 4, 2020

Informative lectures, well structured course with lots of practice. I enjoyed it a lot.

By Claudinei R

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May 22, 2019

The course is very difficult, but very productive. If you study, you will really learn.

By Anjolaiya O

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Jun 9, 2020

I STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING THIS COURSE BEFORE YOU ADVANCE TO THE NEXT SPECIALIZATION.

By Pushkar B

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Aug 8, 2017

Superb Course. A must for anyone wanting to get started with GIS and Spatial Analysis.

By Heitor C d S

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Jun 1, 2017

Very good professor, with high skills on the subject. I learned a lot in usign ArcGIS.

By Flavio V

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May 25, 2020

Very helpful and detailed, every lecture has very profound materials and informations

By RICARDO A B G

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Apr 30, 2021

Excellent course, very complete. I am satisfied with what I have learned. Thank you.

By Gary L M

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Dec 30, 2019

Very much enjoyed this course. I feel like I'm gaining skills toward a new position.

By Matheus B

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Aug 31, 2016

I really think that this course is the best specialization already available online.

By Jameal L M

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Aug 24, 2020

Great way to learn GIS database handling - formats, design and quality of the data.

By Jabulani J

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Aug 19, 2020

Fantastic! Used this course to get a better understanding of working with rasters.

By Silvia K

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Jan 31, 2022

Great learning content and motivating level of challenge of the final assignment

By Conor M

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Sep 22, 2019

interesting course, well designed projects ensured I got to practice each topic

By James A B

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Oct 28, 2020

Great course however some of the videos were more complex than they had to be

By Leon S

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Dec 17, 2022

Amazing course and lectures are excellently put together and easy to follow.

By Oscar E G

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Jul 22, 2020

Es un excelente curso, pone a prueba de verdad los conocimientos adquiridos.

By Joe W Z K

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Oct 16, 2019

Wonderful course I enjoyed it and I want ti go till the end of the program!

By Fiorella J M

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Jul 15, 2020

Starting to use those problem-solving skills a little more, great course!

By Sk. F A

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Apr 28, 2020

Very nice and well organized course. Nicely briefed everything necessary.