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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.

MM

Apr 25, 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 Sharawi A

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Aug 26, 2017

Excellent course, knowledge full course

By Danish R

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Dec 3, 2016

Learnt a lot in the first course itself

By Eyyup S

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May 19, 2016

The best one of the courses on Coursera

By Yaseen D

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Aug 19, 2024

Best Course with incredible instructor

By Romii S

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Apr 21, 2024

It is a good course to start with GIS.

By Kashif I

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Oct 24, 2023

This course is best for the beginners.

By Mathew A

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Nov 29, 2020

Best learning experience I've ever had

By Ariel G T

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Oct 27, 2020

gracias, es bueno aprender algo nuevo.

By Sanjit G

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Sep 1, 2020

This course is very good for Beginners

By Maslah S

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May 31, 2020

It's really interesting. Learnt a lot!

By Alex Z

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May 24, 2020

Got me really interested in the field!

By Nowshin N

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Apr 28, 2020

Was a bit difficult for beginner level

By Haseeb K

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Jan 2, 2020

Best coarse to learn the Arcgis basics

By itzfitz84

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Oct 28, 2017

Very useful and enjoyable intro to GIS

By Tayebeh G

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Nov 16, 2021

A good course with excellent teacher.

By Kevin C

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Oct 5, 2020

Very helpful course for GIS beginner.

By Munalula A

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Jul 29, 2020

it was very informative and practical

By Gangasani K R

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May 17, 2020

Best course for the beginners on GIS.

By Lucas E

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Nov 4, 2016

Fantastic. Would recommend to anyone.

By Ashif A

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Nov 13, 2023

That course helps students very much

By Bimo B

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Nov 8, 2022

Its very good and usefull, thank you

By Antonio R R

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Sep 21, 2020

Thanks a lot Nick, I learned so much

By Yaqub A

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May 17, 2020

Awesome course for beginner i think

By Ong Y C

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May 5, 2020

Very good and passionate instructor!

By David L

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Jan 27, 2020

It Is the best, I enjoy learning it.