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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 Jordon R W

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Mar 5, 2023

Great first class for me

By Amina E

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Aug 20, 2021

thank you i learned alot

By Abdalla S

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May 31, 2021

Abdallah Sayed Abdel-Aal

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Dec 15, 2020

Great content and tutor.

By Angela O

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Dec 9, 2019

Well paced and explained

By vaishnavi

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Jul 5, 2018

too good and informative

By Yicheng H

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May 21, 2018

Great fundamental class!

By Mohamed S M

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Aug 17, 2016

fantastic ,very helpfull

By MARCO A S R

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Jun 8, 2016

It's a very good course.

By Artiola E

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Sep 15, 2025

Everything was perfect!

By Tiffany L J

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Jun 10, 2021

Great foundation to GIS

By Juan d C

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Apr 29, 2021

Ha sido un curso genial

By Hesham A T K

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Jul 19, 2020

its excellant nice work

By Makram C

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Jul 24, 2019

Very good introduction!

By Syed M U

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Mar 21, 2018

Its very awesome course

By Sayan K

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Apr 9, 2017

Good fundamental course

By wilson r

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Nov 24, 2016

Very instructive course

By RENUKA P J

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Sep 6, 2024

course is very usefull

By ibraheem f

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Aug 4, 2023

nice entry to the idea

By Muhammad A

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Nov 14, 2019

Very Fantastic Course.

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!