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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.

OY

Aug 25, 2019

It was a very good opportunity to learn GIS. Now, I have an idea about the power of GIS and it was totally fun to complete course quizzes and assignments. I strongly recommend the course!

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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.

By Shwahibu M

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Mar 31, 2017

Organised, Resourceful and Relevant course

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