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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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OY

Aug 25, 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!

AJ

Sep 10, 2019

some parts are hard to follow sometimes and can be monotunioos some times but over a great cour to get into gis with plenty of exrecises and avilable file as the one being worked on in the lectures

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By Carla L

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Jul 31, 2017

The assigmentes after every lesson was step-by-step conducted, but que final lesson was "do yourself", with diferents topic of the class.

They reprove me, but I have no explanation because the class finish at 31 and today 31 they say I have to switch the course. I fell really cehated and unsatisfy and I will not finish the specialization anymore.

Thos was the worst Cousera course that I did.

By Melina G

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Apr 26, 2023

It has been impossible to download ArcGIS on our computers and no attention from the creators has been provided by the creators. Definitely do not recommend the course...

By Hudson H

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Sep 6, 2024

I dont think its best to have other students grade the work because they dont always know what they are doing, it would be better to have a professor grade or AI.

By Andrew W

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Jan 7, 2026

The course is quite old, to the point the version of ArcGIS it focuses on is completely unrecognizable to the modern version.

By Jojo K M

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May 10, 2023

Very bad experience i hadNot properly explained about the subject and mainly installation of software

By Abdulbasit S

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Apr 24, 2023

i recommend you that the file you gave to me can not open.so i do for exam or change quiz please.

By Ariana G O

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Apr 22, 2021

what is the course load and why is it not stated in the certificate?

By Francisco V

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Sep 26, 2023

I CANT CONTINUE THE COURSE !!!!! its very sad and frustrating

By Deleted A

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Feb 24, 2016

Crippleware if you don't

By Albin A C C

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May 10, 2023

software not available

By Muhammad U

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Sep 27, 2023

no appropriate