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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 2, 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.

MM

Apr 26, 2016

Great course! I've learned a lot. All lessons were understandable, professor was excellent, and most important, it was interesting and motivating. Thanks to Coursera and prof. Nick Santos.

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By Saif U

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Dec 27, 2022

Very nice course for beginners

By محمد ز ا

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Jun 11, 2022

It is a powerful start to GIS.

By Kishaan G

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May 26, 2021

Excellent course for beginners

By Kusal D

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Jan 5, 2021

Excellent course for beginners

By Miguel V

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Oct 29, 2020

Buena toma de contacto con GIS

By Mohd A A

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Sep 2, 2020

Very useful for the beginners.

By Ahmed F M S

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Mar 27, 2019

لقد تعلمت الكثير في هذه الجلسة

By Brian S

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Jan 16, 2019

Easy to follow and understand.

By Subramanian P

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Mar 23, 2018

It was interesting and useful.

By Luis G

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Jun 5, 2017

Excellent introduction to GIS.

By Dr. N S

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Apr 20, 2016

good course for the beginners.

By Alistair C

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Aug 28, 2022

Great course! I learnt a lot.

By Aldair L

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Nov 25, 2021

muy buena introducción al gis

By Mohamed M A M

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Apr 19, 2020

it`s vey useful & interesting

By Jörn F

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Mar 22, 2020

Very good introduction to GIS

By Carlos A R

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Jul 19, 2018

Excellent introductory course

By Muhammad J H

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Aug 16, 2017

Excellent Piece of knowledge.

By Marcos G

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Aug 13, 2016

I love the course. Thank you!

By Nermin V

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Jun 11, 2025

Great course, learned a lot.

By Juan S L

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May 19, 2025

Awesome introduction to GIS!

By Clement B w

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Sep 16, 2024

I really enjoyed this course

By Ahmed G

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May 14, 2022

ممتاز جدا يرجي ارسال الشهادة

By Allyson D d L

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Apr 24, 2022

Amazing introductory course.

By Shehbaz K

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Dec 8, 2020

Brilliantly explained course

By Raiyan

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May 8, 2020

Very helpful and interesting