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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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Nov 16, 2020

I have learned a lot.

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May 22, 2020

Great training course

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Apr 14, 2020

Great Course to Learn

By Diana S

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Jan 9, 2017

Excellent course =)!!

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Nov 27, 2017

its Was great course

By Dr E L E m

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Jun 4, 2020

Very Very Very Good

By Wilson D

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Dec 6, 2019

Really great course

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Dec 26, 2022

Thank you coursera

By Akram A M E

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Apr 12, 2018

very good material

By Jan K N

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Mar 22, 2022

Excellent course!

By DIANA C G R

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Nov 18, 2020

excelent material

By Bharat K

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May 2, 2020

Very Nice Course.

By Tatiana A G M

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Mar 3, 2020

Excellent course!

By Yicheng H

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Jun 19, 2018

Great GIS course.

By Alfredo J D L H S

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Feb 5, 2018

Excellent course!

By Claudios H

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Apr 16, 2016

Jus what i needed

By Muhammad A

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Jun 6, 2025

very informative

By Ting X

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Oct 22, 2023

Nice GIS course!

By Hedoniel F d S

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Jul 17, 2020

Excelente curso!

By Irfan Z

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Mar 17, 2020

Fantastic Course

By Amna A M A

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May 26, 2018

Excellent course

By Sharawi A

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Oct 14, 2017

Excellent course

By Bashir K

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Aug 4, 2017

Brilliant Course

By Kostas N

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Sep 18, 2016

Excellent. Bravo

By Janix K A

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Aug 10, 2016

Great Experience