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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 Mohamed A E A

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Oct 8, 2022

EXCELLENT INSTRUCTOR

By Kamal A

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Dec 7, 2019

Thanks for instructor

By Anne H

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Aug 28, 2017

Great introduction!!!

By Handa S

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Apr 10, 2017

Best GIS course ever！

By Artem S

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Dec 14, 2016

Veeery useful course!

By 蒋咏

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Dec 6, 2016

Perfect!Thanks a lot!

By Bernadette C

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Oct 4, 2020

you nice, keep going

By irving a s e

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Sep 24, 2020

Super recomendado!!!

By Arjun B

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Jun 2, 2020

It is awesome course

By Khelly S S R

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May 3, 2020

Concise and helpful!

By Sandeep R G

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Feb 29, 2020

ys it's good subject

By Bozena H

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Feb 1, 2017

it's the best course

By GIS G

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Aug 7, 2025

BEST FORUM TO LEARN

By Rich G

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Dec 6, 2020

Great intro class!!

By Joseph T

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Aug 12, 2020

Great Introduction.

By Melissa M

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Jun 3, 2020

Excelente conteúdo.

By Kripa T

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Mar 6, 2020

Great basic course!

By mohammed m

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Feb 26, 2020

Very Very Very GOOD

By Malea S

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Aug 7, 2019

Learned quite a bit

By Javier R

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Jan 9, 2019

Excellent Material.

By jing w

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Oct 28, 2018

it is a fun course!

By Nur M H

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Oct 10, 2017

It`s a great course

By Kellie K

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Jan 26, 2017

Great intro to GIS.

By Gopinath T S

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Aug 28, 2016

Highly recommended!

By Sujesh S

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Apr 20, 2016

Excellent coverage!