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Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning Specialization

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Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning Specialization

Learn Satellite Analysis: AI & Machine Learning.

Transform Earth observation data into environmental insights using modern remote sensing techniques

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Process and analyze diverse satellite data types from optical to SAR and LiDAR

  • Apply machine learning and deep learning to classify land cover and detect environmental changes

  • Use spatial statistics and Google Earth Engine to create defensible, large-scale environmental analyses

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April 2026

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Specialization - 8 course series

Start Remote Sensing

Start Remote Sensing

Course 1, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Explore LiDAR in 3D

Explore LiDAR in 3D

Course 2, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Process SAR & Multispectral

Process SAR & Multispectral

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Process SAR imagery for flood mapping when clouds block optical data, applying speckle filtering to improve clarity

  • Detect post-disaster changes using multispectral imagery to identify areas where flooding altered surface conditions

  • Evaluate analysis reliability using accuracy metrics and identify limitations before sharing disaster response results

Crunch Spatial Stats

Crunch Spatial Stats

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Test whether spatial patterns are statistically significant using Global Moran's I to distinguish real clustering from random chance

  • Estimate values at unmeasured locations using IDW interpolation to create continuous surfaces from point observations

  • Interpret semivariograms to understand how spatial relationships weaken with distance and assess data correlation

Analyze Climate Data

Analyze Climate Data

Course 5, 2 hours

What you'll learn

  • Calculate temperature anomalies from NetCDF climate data to identify deviations from historical baselines

  • Visualize decade-long climate trends using Google Colab and Matplotlib to create clear, professional charts

  • Translate climate data analysis into concise, evidence-based summaries ready for sustainability and ESG reports

Train ML Models

Train ML Models

Course 6, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Deep Learn Imagery

Deep Learn Imagery

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Harness Earth Engine

Harness Earth Engine

Course 8, 2 hours

What you'll learn

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