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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.

AM

Sep 29, 2024

The Coursera team has to be more clear on the licensing of ArcGIS and mention it upfront regarding the associated accounts. I was overwhelmed by the experience! This is something close of my heart!

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By Sebastián L

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Mar 10, 2017

Excellent course. I fell in love with GIS.

By Raj K P

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Jul 15, 2025

I want to thank Coursera for this course.

By Dean

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Jul 25, 2024

Very good courses for introduction of GIS

By Estefanía O A

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Sep 11, 2023

Excelente contenido y ruta de aprendizaje

By Luis D

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Mar 8, 2023

Excelente curso sobre los fundamentos GIS

By Mahmud H M

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Oct 22, 2020

An excellent course from the instructor!!

By Sagar M

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May 2, 2020

it was a fantastic journey. thank you all

By Evan P

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Mar 27, 2020

Highly recommend. This is a great course!

By Mars F

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Nov 21, 2019

Muy buen curso. Explicado de forma fácil.

By Büşra Ç

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Jan 31, 2019

This course is a perfect beginning of GIS

By Sayed S M

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Oct 28, 2018

Great skills that all people should learn

By Richard C

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Oct 13, 2017

This was a great hands-on course for GIS!

By Jared T

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Jun 5, 2017

good course. looking forward to course 2.

By Neizer J D D

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Apr 9, 2024

excelente, bien explicado y con ejemplos

By Muahammad T

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Aug 26, 2023

Excellent Course. Learnt a lot of Stuff.

By Mahmoud A I

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Mar 17, 2023

A great effort from the Coursera

Thanks,

By Lokendra K

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Dec 12, 2022

I learnt a lot course is quite excellent

By Andrea H

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Jun 17, 2021

Great course to start learning about GIS

By Muhammad U

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May 7, 2020

Excellent introductory course on ArcGIS.

By Henry R M

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Dec 20, 2018

Excellent course for learning the basics

By Rasha E

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Mar 24, 2018

Well explained , well guided Assignments

By JC

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Aug 9, 2017

Excelente! El profesor explica muy bien!

By Yiran W

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Jul 18, 2017

Easy to follow. Offers good information.

By Adhiraj K

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May 19, 2020

Increased my knowledge about GIS world.

By H. R K R

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Apr 19, 2020

Learnt the basics. Thank you very much.