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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.

BC

Jun 23, 2016

Excellent content, and the assignments were great as well. Even better is that now as I work through my workflows, I now have these videos to reference if I am having difficulty with anything. Cheers!

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By Carole A

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Jul 31, 2017

Clear and organized! Absolutely recommend it.

By Delphine D

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Jun 7, 2024

very good! easy to learn with theses lessons

By Marcin S

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Dec 8, 2023

One of the best courses i've ever been on :)

By Kevin S

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Sep 29, 2023

Very good explanation and easy to understand

By Amit K

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Aug 31, 2022

Great Course to learn basic knowledge of GIS

By Jonathan F

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Jun 4, 2022

Good intro. Nick Santos is a gifted teacher.

By Md. M I

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Jun 20, 2020

Really It was an amazing course I have done.

By Brenda J

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Jan 27, 2020

Interesting and very well taught. Thank you.

By Victor V

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Mar 29, 2018

Very practical course and excellently taught

By Serhii S

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Mar 2, 2018

Best course ever! Now fell in love with GIS)

By shishir s

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Jul 8, 2025

This Course is very helpful and informatics

By Abdirahman D m

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Dec 10, 2020

The course was well-explained,well-prepared

By Jesiree S

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Aug 24, 2020

Thank you to the wonderful GIS instructors.

By Ean E

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Apr 18, 2020

This was very well put together. Thank you!

By Carolina P

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Feb 1, 2019

Perfect, the assigments complements perfect

By Emmanuel N A T

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Jan 29, 2018

excellent course. very practical and useful

By Rosbeidy s

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Jan 2, 2018

It is a excellent course. I will recommende

By Maximiliano A

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Jul 17, 2021

Excelente curso para iniciarse en Arc Gis.

By Theresia B P

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Mar 20, 2021

very challenging both assignments and quiz

By Diego R M

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Dec 28, 2020

Very interactive, complete and transversal

By AL

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Jun 23, 2020

The professor is great and the course too.

By Emily H

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May 19, 2020

Engaging, interesting, real world examples

By Abdelrahman A A

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Dec 23, 2018

I have gained many skills from this course

By Anshu K

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Sep 5, 2017

It is best course for beginners in ArcGIS.

By Aqeel N S

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Jun 18, 2017

Such Amaizing course, and amaizing techer.