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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

OY

Aug 26, 2019

It was a very good opportunity to learn GIS. Now, I have an idea about the power of GIS and it was totally fun to complete course quizzes and assignments. I strongly recommend the course!

MH

Feb 3, 2025

One of the amazing platforms UC Davis provided to the students through Coursera. Enjoyed the course by doing practical work and its submission. I feel lucky to have hands on such an amazing course.

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By rubab a

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Apr 9, 2022

Great course, learned alot

By Muhannad M

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Jul 20, 2021

The course was very useful

By Jessica J C B

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Nov 8, 2020

It was an awesome course!!

By aziri d e

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Sep 24, 2020

THANK YOU SO MUCH MR DAVIc

By Anand P

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Sep 20, 2020

great learning experience.

By Yueheng Y

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Jul 23, 2020

Helpful to GIS beginner ;)

By Kamal Z I

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Jul 20, 2020

Very useful and productive

By Md A R

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Jun 15, 2020

Great things to begin GIS!

By Ahmed H A E A

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Aug 19, 2017

graet course for essential

By LUIS A S L

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Dec 19, 2025

Me gustó mucho éste curso

By Hussein H

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Jan 24, 2025

Thank you for this Course

By Afrida E

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Sep 6, 2024

very helpful for beginner

By ahmed a b a

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Jun 18, 2023

I am happy to be with you

By Margarita d S P

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Aug 15, 2020

The course is very useful

By Ali k

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Feb 19, 2020

just love this course....

By juan c m c

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Sep 24, 2019

Good Course, thanks a lot

By Osmar C T

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Jan 23, 2019

excellent and interesting

By Muhammad R

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Dec 23, 2018

cool course, thanks a lot

By Grzegorz D

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Dec 17, 2018

Good course for beginners

By Omeiza A

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Nov 16, 2017

really well put together.

By César L R B

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Aug 8, 2016

Excelent begginer course.

By Sealtiel

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Oct 31, 2025

Excellent for begineers.

By Gaurav R M

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Aug 29, 2024

Thank you for the course