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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 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

By Rony B

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Dec 8, 2019

excellent and helpful course

By Thiru S

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Oct 6, 2019

Well structured and designed

By Andrew K

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Feb 4, 2019

Great Course to get into GIS

By Ahmed M A A

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Sep 28, 2018

thanks NTL , coursera , Esri

By Keleigh W

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May 28, 2018

Great introduction to ArcGIS

By Nimesh K

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Jul 26, 2017

wonderfully designed course.

By niqiankuan

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Apr 17, 2017

I feel good and learn a lot！

By Angelica B

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Nov 2, 2016

is excellent!! great teacher

By Prateek V

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Oct 5, 2016

Its very nice course for gis

By Marco P

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Sep 5, 2016

Great, I could apply most of

By Lesley D

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Jul 26, 2016

Excellent overview of ArcGIS

By Zhen O

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Aug 2, 2023

This is a very good course.

By VISHNU U

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Jul 29, 2020

Great course for starters..

By A.T.M R H

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May 11, 2020

Best course i ever enrolle.

By Holly B

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Mar 22, 2019

I learned alot. Thank you.

By Abdelrahman M M

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Mar 12, 2017

its the best course i taken

By Jessy L

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Nov 23, 2016

Nick Santos is a dreamboat.

By Turlea O

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Mar 6, 2016

This is a fantastic course!