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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!

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 Dominique B

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Apr 25, 2020

Interesting, easy to follow, well structured. Will be back for the next few courses after a break.

By Abdelmoniem m

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Feb 21, 2020

this course is suitable for any person he dint have any knowledge of gis very simply and effective

By Dmitrijs M

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Feb 13, 2020

Very useful information for beginners, it's great first step to start GIS career. Thanks Coursera!

By Nishant b

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Jul 7, 2019

A wonderful course for getting started into world of GIS. Thank you Coursera, UC Davis,Nick Santos

By Mohammed Y

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Sep 28, 2016

I never thought, that we can make use of GIS in many different ways. This course is an eye opener.

By Haya A E M

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Oct 27, 2023

Great course! Easy to understand the lecturer and the assignments are also very clear and doable.

By Prience S

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Mar 12, 2022

Provides a really good introduction to ArcGIS and GIS. Nick Santos is a very eloquent instructor.

By Priya G

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Apr 16, 2020

I learned so much! The professor is great and clearly very passionate. He makes ArcGIS feel easy!

By Matthew S

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Jan 22, 2020

Very good introduction to GIS that challenged me to work hands-on with data and spatial analysis.

By Farhan Z

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Jul 14, 2019

I have learned the basic skills of GIS software which are gonna very helpful in my future career.

By Balaji V

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Jan 10, 2019

Very useful and well presented. Thank you Nick and Coursera team.

Warm Regards,

Balaji

Mysore, India

By Sandesh S

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Nov 15, 2022

Fundamentals of GIS cover all the basic area that need to cover before starting the GIS program.

By Louis J C J

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Oct 18, 2021

A BIG THANK YOU to all involved for making this Course Happen , Enjoyed it

Lou Chavez in Chicago

By frank k

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Mar 18, 2019

Great course. Instructions are clear really good if you need to learn the Fundamentals about GIS

By Stephen D

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Feb 25, 2018

Brilliant introduction to GIS, I have already learnt a lot, especially like the videos and Nicks

By Eudora M

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Sep 28, 2017

Love this class! Very efficient and useful introduction to GIS. Great skill to learn on your own

By Deleted A

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Jul 19, 2021

I enjoyed learning the course. The instructor is knowledgeable and professional. Two thumbs up

By Aftab U

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Nov 28, 2020

This course was very helpful for me to understand the fundamental concept and tools of ArcMap .

By Gary P

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Sep 9, 2020

Excelente curso, exigente y motivador para los que empezamos aprender y entender lo que es GIS.

By Abdul R

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Jun 13, 2020

the course content was excellently conveyed. Nick Santos is a great teacher. Much appreciation.

By Grace L

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Nov 14, 2019

Great introduction to ArcGIS. The lectures are easy to follow and the assignments are relevant.

By Arthur J B C P

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Jul 8, 2019

Goog plataform, good classes, good avaliations. I just felt that we could have more excercices.

By Jean F L

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Jan 22, 2018

I would like to thank all the coursera team for the Very interesting and well prepared course,

By Engr. M M

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Jul 16, 2023

Good Experience. Thank you Coursera for approving my Finicial Aid Application for this course.

By Kristīna M

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Mar 16, 2023

Good course, though had to look for more information because of different versions of ArcGIS.