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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....

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May 16, 2021

GREAT COURSE TO JUMPSTART FOR ANY NEW LEARNERS IN THE FIELD OF GIS. It is extremely helpful to learn the basics & the projects help any new learners to understand what kind of work is done in ArcGIS.

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Dec 27, 2018

the content is awesome. i would recommend it to those who need to have some basic knowledge of GIS. it's very easy to learn the ArcGIS because of the instructions and demos given by the instructor.

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By Fabricio A C

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Apr 13, 2019

Excellent ! Very well structured, many important tools to star analyzing geographic information data.

By JERRY W

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Jul 16, 2018

This is a great concept and I am proud and privileged to learn from Coursera and UC Davis. Thank you.

By sameender r

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Jan 11, 2022

The best explanation and course planning i have seen so that anycan be able to understand the course

By Nageen F

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Apr 26, 2019

The course was very well designed and focused on in-depth understanding of basic concepts of ArcGIS.

By Lily D

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Feb 8, 2018

This is a great beginner course in GIS. The class was fun and the instructions were easy to follow.

By Sebastián N

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Aug 12, 2017

Great course, great instructor, very well explained, quizes and assgnments relevant with the course.

By Agilan P

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Aug 3, 2021

Thanks a lot for the course and the training part is excellent . Thanks a lot for instructor Nick .

By Carlos O M R

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Oct 26, 2020

excellent content and very practical while acquiring the recommended book generates deep knowledge.

By Kousar J

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May 18, 2020

learning experience was good ,teaching stratergie is different....i gain knowledge from this course

By Dina J

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May 11, 2020

Excellent, Nick Santos explains very well, very nice examples, easy following and very interesting!

By Santiago M

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May 10, 2020

One of the best beginners course for GIS. Had a lot of fun and lost the fear of manipulating ArcGIS

By Michael M

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Jul 20, 2019

Well presented and easy to understand. Completing this course gives one a working knowledge of GIS.

By Daniyar

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Dec 12, 2016

Awesome course, good explanations. Spatial join does the magic! Great, loved it, kept me motivated.

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 11, 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 15, 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.