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Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning Specialization

Coursera

Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning Specialization

Learn Satellite Analysis: AI & Machine Learning.

Transform Earth observation data into environmental insights using modern remote sensing techniques

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Process and analyze diverse satellite data types from optical to SAR and LiDAR

  • Apply machine learning and deep learning to classify land cover and detect environmental changes

  • Use spatial statistics and Google Earth Engine to create defensible, large-scale environmental analyses

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Specialization - 8 course series

Start Remote Sensing

Start Remote Sensing

Course 1, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Image Analysis
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Environmental Science
Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Data Validation
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Data Collection
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Network Monitoring
Explore LiDAR in 3D

Explore LiDAR in 3D

Course 2, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Spatial Data Analysis
Category: Geospatial Mapping
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Literacy
Category: GIS Software
Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Data Validation
Category: Geographic Information Systems
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Environmental Science
Category: Verification And Validation
Process SAR & Multispectral

Process SAR & Multispectral

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Process SAR imagery for flood mapping when clouds block optical data, applying speckle filtering to improve clarity

  • Detect post-disaster changes using multispectral imagery to identify areas where flooding altered surface conditions

  • Evaluate analysis reliability using accuracy metrics and identify limitations before sharing disaster response results

Skills you'll gain

Category: Spatial Data Analysis
Category: Image Analysis
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Geospatial Mapping
Category: Data Literacy
Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Geographic Information Systems
Category: Image Quality
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Process Validation
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Data Sharing
Category: Data Analysis
Crunch Spatial Stats

Crunch Spatial Stats

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Test whether spatial patterns are statistically significant using Global Moran's I to distinguish real clustering from random chance

  • Estimate values at unmeasured locations using IDW interpolation to create continuous surfaces from point observations

  • Interpret semivariograms to understand how spatial relationships weaken with distance and assess data correlation

Skills you'll gain

Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Spatial Data Analysis
Category: Spatial Analysis
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Geographic Information Systems
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Correlation Analysis
Category: Geospatial Mapping
Analyze Climate Data

Analyze Climate Data

Course 5, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Calculate temperature anomalies from NetCDF climate data to identify deviations from historical baselines

  • Visualize decade-long climate trends using Google Colab and Matplotlib to create clear, professional charts

  • Translate climate data analysis into concise, evidence-based summaries ready for sustainability and ESG reports

Skills you'll gain

Category: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Trend Analysis
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Scientific Visualization
Category: Market Data
Category: Plot (Graphics)
Category: Anomaly Detection
Category: Data Visualization Software
Category: Climate Change Programs
Category: Matplotlib
Category: Exploratory Data Analysis
Category: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Pivot Tables And Charts
Category: Sustainable Business
Category: Descriptive Analytics
Category: Data Storytelling
Category: Report Writing
Category: Data Presentation
Train ML Models

Train ML Models

Course 6, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Model Evaluation
Category: Feature Engineering
Category: Random Forest Algorithm
Category: Model Training
Category: Geospatial Mapping
Category: Supervised Learning
Category: Image Analysis
Category: Environmental Engineering
Category: Predictive Modeling
Category: Data Science
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Category: Verification And Validation
Deep Learn Imagery

Deep Learn Imagery

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Transfer Learning
Category: Convolutional Neural Networks
Category: Heat Maps
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Computer Vision
Category: Machine Learning Algorithms
Category: Model Deployment
Category: Deep Learning
Category: Image Analysis
Category: Fine-tuning
Category: Data Preprocessing
Category: Data Pipelines
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Augmented Reality
Category: Applied Machine Learning
Category: Model Optimization
Category: Machine Learning
Harness Earth Engine

Harness Earth Engine

Course 8, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Environmental Monitoring
Category: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Geographic Information Systems
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Geospatial Mapping
Category: Environment
Category: Image Analysis
Category: Spatial Data Analysis
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Process Development
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Environmental Science
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Geospatial Information and Technology
Category: Scientific Visualization

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