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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....

Top reviews

MB

Aug 1, 2016

It is a great course for both the beginner and the professionals in GIS . Very friendly and easy language for the people who don't understand English much ...Satisfied in doing this course.

MM

Apr 25, 2016

Great course! I've learned a lot. All lessons were understandable, professor was excellent, and most important, it was interesting and motivating. Thanks to Coursera and prof. Nick Santos.

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By Yueheng Y

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Jul 22, 2020

Helpful to GIS beginner ;)

By Kamal Z I

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Jul 19, 2020

Very useful and productive

By Md A R

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Jun 15, 2020

Great things to begin GIS!

By Ahmed H A E A

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Aug 18, 2017

graet course for essential

By Hussein H

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Jan 23, 2025

Thank you for this Course

By Afrida E

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Sep 6, 2024

very helpful for beginner

By ahmed a b a

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Jun 18, 2023

I am happy to be with you

By Margarita d S P

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Aug 15, 2020

The course is very useful

By Ali k

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Feb 19, 2020

just love this course....

By juan c m c

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Sep 23, 2019

Good Course, thanks a lot

By Osmar C T

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Jan 22, 2019

excellent and interesting

By Muhammad R

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Dec 22, 2018

cool course, thanks a lot

By Grzegorz D

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Dec 16, 2018

Good course for beginners

By Omeiza A

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Nov 15, 2017

really well put together.

By César L R B

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Aug 8, 2016

Excelent begginer course.

By Sealtiel

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Oct 31, 2025

Excellent for begineers.

By Gaurav R M

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Aug 29, 2024

Thank you for the course

By Jordon R W

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Mar 5, 2023

Great first class for me

By Amina E

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Aug 20, 2021

thank you i learned alot

By Abdalla S

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May 31, 2021

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Dec 15, 2020

Great content and tutor.

By Angela O

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Dec 9, 2019

Well paced and explained

By vaishnavi

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Jul 5, 2018

too good and informative