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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

BC

Jun 24, 2016

Excellent content, and the assignments were great as well. Even better is that now as I work through my workflows, I now have these videos to reference if I am having difficulty with anything. Cheers!

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.

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By Keshab T

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Aug 3, 2017

An excellent course for beginners.

By Carlos X E G

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Jan 23, 2017

Muy bueno, resumido, claro y útil!

By shan T

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Jan 17, 2017

Very good and well designed course

By Brenda S

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Oct 31, 2016

Very informative! Love the format!

By Bryan E Q V

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Jun 19, 2024

Es un aprendizaje demasiado bueno

By Paruke L

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Jun 26, 2020

Great cours , i will keep going !

By Holly K

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May 20, 2020

Very good introduction to ArcGIS!

By ANDRES F C L

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Feb 16, 2020

Amazing way to start learning GIS

By Ahmed G

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Oct 12, 2017

great course and great instructor

By Haydar N A

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Aug 21, 2017

The First Step On Long Way of

GIS

By Paul M

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Dec 10, 2016

Challenging course with excellent

By Justin N

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Nov 1, 2016

Great course. Awesome instructor.

By Shariful I

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Jun 2, 2016

Good course esp for the starters!

By Shreya J

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Jul 26, 2024

Short and sweet! Great overview.

By Swaroop H

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Oct 18, 2023

One of the best in the industry.

By Bhavi P

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Mar 25, 2023

Best course to start with GIS...

By Ahmed M

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Jan 11, 2022

thanks for this beautiful course

By Ricardo G

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Sep 21, 2020

awesome course and very helpful!

By manila k

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Jun 9, 2020

This course is indeed very good.

By Osama A

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May 20, 2020

Perfect Course, Thanks Coursera.

By Abdirahman O

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Oct 2, 2017

This amazing foundation for GIS.

By syahrul M

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Mar 8, 2017

The best course for basic of GIS

By Danyell S

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Sep 15, 2016

Very good start to learning GIS.

By Tariq A

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Sep 24, 2025

Very Good Course for beginners.

By Artur O

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Jan 22, 2021

Very good course for beginners.