Course Description

According to Wikipedia, A geographic information system (GIS) is a type of database containing geographic data (that is, descriptions of phenomena for which location is relevant), combined with software tools for managing, analyzing, and visualizing those data. In a broader sense, one may consider such a system to also include human users and support staff, procedures and workflows, the body of knowledge of relevant concepts and methods, and institutional organizations. Information systems.


In this high video and content quality course you will learn everything you need about the basic ArcGIS tools, starting with the basic GIS concepts, what is a Geographical Information Systems, a basic understanding of GIS data models, navigating the ArcGIS software, basic GIS tools for spatial analysis, adding data to a map, symbolizing the data, and creating the map layout!


GIS tells you where you and the points of interest are located, ie: the place on a map; what a location is, by providing some key features in the form of attributes.


By taking this GIS course, your place on the map of GIS students will be more visible. You will improve your skills, make your CV stand out from others, increase your chances of getting a great job that you are passionate about, and constantly evolve in your professional career.


If you are looking for a great introductory course, then look no further! Together with our teacher, Sam, we are here to guide you, and offer support to any questions or curiosities you may have.


The course will constantly grow in the number of videos and curriculum, so you may feel overwhelmed! Please do not hesitate to contact the instructor whenever you feel you need further information.


Version of software used in course: ESRI ArcMap 10.8.1

Course curriculum

  1. 01

    • What is GIS?

    • Data Models
  2. 02

    • Managing Data

    • Navigating the ArcMap Software
  3. 03

    • Working with Vector Data Layers

    • Analysis Tools
  4. 04

    • Symbolizing Data I

    • Symbolizing Data II

    • Creating Map Layouts I

    • Creating Map Layouts II

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What will you learn?

  • What a Geographical Information System is.

  • Some basic GIS concepts and tools for spatial analysis.

  • Start having a better understanding of GIS data models.

  • How to navigate the ArcGIS 10.8.1 software.

  • How to add GIS data to a map.

  • How to symbolize the data on the map and to create the map layout.

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Student profile?

  • Undergraduate students

  • Master students and PhD candidates

  • Researchers and Academics

  • Professionals and Companies

About your Instructors

Mr. Paul Nicoara is a great GIS technical professional, curious of finding new ways to teach people the art and science of map making, as well as developing several GIS based projects that can help the world around him. He also enjoys collaborating in new GIS projects. Mr Paul Nicoara studied map making at the bachelor level and geomatics at master level, at the University of Babes-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Paul Nicoara

Geomatics Engineer

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