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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

      4.9
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, ArcGIS, Data Visualization, Data Compilation, Data Mapping, Data Storytelling, Metadata Management, Data Integration, Data Management

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      315 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Probability & Statistics, Ggplot2, Oil and Gas, Data Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Rmarkdown, Data Cleansing, Box Plots, Plot (Graphics)

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Visualization, Analytics, Google Cloud Platform, Network Analysis, Cloud Management, Data Access, Query Languages

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Survey Data Collection and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Sample Size Determination, Surveys, Survey Creation, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Research Design, STATA (Software), R (Software), Data Integration, Data Ethics, Stata, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Qualitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing, Statistical Software, R Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Applications Across Industries

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Land Management, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Epidemiology, Community Health, Spatial Data Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Emergency Response, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Emergency Services, Business Development, Environment and Resource Management, Hazard Analysis, 3D Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Matplotlib, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Seaborn, Infographics, Heat Maps, Data Ethics, Text Mining, Data Mapping, Network Analysis

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Reporting, Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Environmental Issue, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Leadership, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Data Analytics in the Public Sector with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Data Presentation, Ggplot2, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis, Surveys, Data Ethics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Public Policies, Data Visualization Software, Analytical Skills, Case Studies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gis courses

    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
    • GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
    • Getting Started with BigQuery GIS for Data Analysts: Google Cloud
    • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
    • Survey Data Collection and Analytics: University of Michigan
    • GIS Applications Across Industries: University of California, Davis
    • Interactive, Geospatial & Narrative Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh

    Why Learn GIS?

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools used to capture, manage, and analyze spatial data across fields like urban planning, environmental science, public health, and logistics. GIS supports location-based decision-making by turning complex data into visual maps and insights. Learning GIS can help you apply spatial thinking to real-world challenges and advance in data-driven roles.

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