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    Find the Best GIS Course for Your Goals

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Data Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Visualization Software, User Centered Design, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, User Research, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Color Theory

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Statistical Visualization, Data Presentation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Storytelling, Scatter Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Graphing, Histogram, Animations

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Geometric Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Data Structures, Spatial Analysis, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Resampling, Selection and Splines

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Data Science, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Advanced Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Sampling (Statistics), Regression Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Statistical Inference, Supervised Learning, Applied Mathematics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Visualizations using Tableau

      Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Data Presentation, Graphing, Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Marketing Analytics, Forecasting

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Transforming Exploratory Data Analysis with AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, Marketing Analytics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Pandas (Python Package), Automation, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Systems, Community Health, Health Policy, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment

      Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Requirements Management, Change Control, Project Documentation, Agile Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Planning, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Data Frameworks for Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI, Data Governance, Taxonomy, Data Quality, Data Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Data Structures, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Security

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      University of Lausanne

      HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Health Systems, Health Assessment, Systems Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Issue, Data Collection

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Data Visualization: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Visualizing Data in the Tidyverse: Johns Hopkins University
    • Geometric Algorithms: EIT Digital
    • Resampling, Selection and Splines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Visualizations using Tableau: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Transforming Exploratory Data Analysis with AI: Coursera Instructor Network
    • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 : Concepts and observations: University of Lausanne
    • Strategic Info Systems: Planning & Business Alignment: Northeastern University
    • Data Frameworks for Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
    • HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1: University of Lausanne

    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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