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    Learn remote sensing for environmental and geographic analysis. Understand how to collect and interpret data from satellites and aerial sensors.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Financial Management

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Working Capital, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Accrual Accounting, Financial Analysis, Investments, Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Management, Income Statement, Business Ethics, Finance, Return On Investment, Portfolio Management

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      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Intuit

      Intuit Academy Bookkeeping

      Skills you'll gain: Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Inventory Accounting, Payroll, Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Payroll Administration, Inventory Control, Payroll Processing, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Depreciation, Fixed Asset, Payroll Tax, Property Accounting, Financial Analysis, Sales Tax, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Review, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Testing, Computer Science, Computational Thinking, File Management, Integration Testing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Case Western Reserve University

      Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: Geostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Descriptive Statistics, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Analysis, Rmarkdown, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Malware Protection, Network Monitoring, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Protocols, Network Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering Tools, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, SAS (Software), Data Access, Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Validation, Data Synthesis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Integration, SQL, Data Presentation, Data Cleansing, Descriptive Statistics, Debugging, Program Development

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Working with SSH

      Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Network Security, Authentications, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Unit Testing, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Testing, Computer Science, Graph Theory, File Management, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing

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

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Cloud Support Associate

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Web Applications for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Authentications, Web Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular remote sensing courses

    • Financial Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping: Intuit
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Practical Geospatial Geostatistical Modeling: Case Western Reserve University
    • Exploit Development, Malware, & Defensive Strategies: Packt
    • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • SAS Programmer: SAS
    • Working with SSH: Packt
    • Go and C++: Programming in Two Successor Languages of C: University of California, Santa Cruz

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    Adobe Photoshop (6)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Remote Sensing

    Remote sensing involves gathering information by inspecting objects or phenomena from a distance, as opposed to viewing them close at hand and examining them by sight or touch. Most of the time, remote sensing applies to observing and gaining information about the Earth, often by satellite or aerial imaging. Using remote sensing allows scientists and organizations to obtain insight about the objects they're viewing for scientific study. With remote sensing, you can use photography and video to see much more than you could from the ground, and you can employ special cameras to observe radiation and temperature changes or sonar to mark distances from the ocean floor to the surface.‎

    Remote sensing allows you to view and observe conditions and data about the Earth and the oceans that you would never be able to see from the ground or in a laboratory. With remote sensing, you can map forest fires and fight them more effectively or observe land usage over large areas. Meteorologists use remote sensing to determine weather patterns and make predictions, while geologists rely on remote sensing to watch volcanoes and track seismic changes. Oceanographers map the ocean floor and watch coastal erosion and tidal changes with remote sensing as well. It's a valuable tool that gives you rich insight on how the planet operates and changes.‎

    If you have a broad knowledge of remote sensing and its applications, you can find a career in geography, physical science, surveying, or one of many other fields. Government agencies and other organizations use remote sensing for scientific research and policy setting, and there are job opportunities in those fields. Remote sensing is a crucial skill for environmental science careers, as well as for mapmaking and Geographic Information Systems. You can also work analyzing data or building databases of geospatial information. You can even use remote sensing imaging to create beautiful works of art.‎

    With online courses on Coursera, you can gain a thorough understanding or remote sensing on your own schedule and at a pace that benefits your lifestyle. Take a survey course to learn the basics, and then you can move on to more specific subjects, like spatial analysis, climate change modeling, or how remote sensing can help achieve sustainable development. You'll learn from highly esteemed partners in academia from the University of Chicago to the University of Barcelona. You can take the knowledge you've gained from online courses on Coursera and use them in a new career or apply them where you work now—and you can do so with confidence.‎

    Online Remote Sensing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Remote Sensing skills. Choose from a wide range of Remote Sensing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Remote Sensing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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