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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 Anthony N

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Dec 24, 2022

Great course on learning the basics of GIS and ArcGIS, fun and a lot of knowledge to be gained

By Mustafa T

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Oct 30, 2022

The course has been very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone working or hearing about GIS.

By RISHAB S

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Nov 2, 2021

This is a course where one learns from his mistakes, and is free to work and explore, thanks.

By Jiahui Z

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Apr 16, 2021

Learned about fundamental concepts of GIS and functions of arcGIS. Hands-on exercises provided

By Dafydd I B

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Dec 24, 2020

Excellent pace, level of detail, and quality of communication. And comes with Student license.

By Aldo J P V

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Oct 28, 2020

Great course, great tutor, easy to learn and very dynamic. Loved the cases and the assigments.

By Emilie H

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Nov 3, 2016

Nick Santos makes what could be a dry and tricky subject both very accessible and interesting.

By Xtell L O

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Feb 9, 2021

Thank you so much Sir Nick Santos for the very detailed and informative lectures! More power!

By Takashi A

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Aug 24, 2020

Excellent course. This course will be appropriate and effective for beginners who learn GIS.

By Idriss R

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Mar 22, 2016

i learned so many thing in this course.

Thanks to Nick and to everyone who made this possible.

By Raesin C

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Sep 13, 2021

Excellent course. I really appreciate Nick Santos' clear explanations and course materials.

By Fares A D D

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Sep 3, 2020

The course contains and the instructor were all up to the expectation. Thank you to you all.

By Marcelo H

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Mar 3, 2019

Significó un gran aporte a mis conocimientos. La parte práctica realmente fue de gran ayuda.

By Orlando D F

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Feb 27, 2018

Great course for those who want to learn the basics of GIS. It is also very well explained!!

By Deleted A

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May 21, 2017

An excellent introduction to GIS with a great balance between lecture and hands-on learning.

By Emelia M

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Apr 10, 2017

Wonderful teacher. Easy to follow along. Course is extremely flexible to go at your own pace

By Jonathan S

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Nov 29, 2016

One of the best courses I've ever had. The teacher was amazing, he really made himself clear

By D. C

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Mar 21, 2016

Very structured and organize Course , You will have a great time learning with Nick Santos !

By Juan L C d l C

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Mar 8, 2016

Very easy to understand all the topics and the examples, I love the course, it's very useful

By Kevin E

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Oct 7, 2021

Excellent course, he explained everything very clear and I easily learned the GIS's basics.

By Mileydi D C E Q

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Sep 10, 2020

Excellent course. You learn the basic skills to start using ArcGis. Thanks to all the team!

By Lisa H

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Dec 13, 2016

Excellent course! Make sure you stay on top of deadlines as you don't always get reminders.

By Alex O

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Sep 27, 2024

I started from scratch and enjoyed it. Continue with GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality.

By NIRAJ K

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May 4, 2020

Excellent course for the beginners with detailed explanation about basics of using ArcGIS.

By Kendall L P

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Aug 6, 2019

Very informative and fun. Just enough to get a complete novice through to the next course.