GIS Courses
GIS courses can help you learn spatial analysis, cartography, remote sensing, and data visualization techniques. You can build skills in geographic data management, interpreting satellite imagery, and creating interactive maps. Many courses introduce tools like ArcGIS and QGIS, that support analyzing geographic information and presenting findings effectively. You’ll also explore applications in urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management, allowing you to apply your knowledge in various practical contexts.
Popular GIS Courses and Certifications
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Statistical Inference, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution, Linear Algebra, Calculus
Status: PreviewÉcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization Software, Data Mapping, Color Theory, Database Management
Status: PreviewUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Typography, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity
Status: PreviewNortheastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Infographics, Tableau Software, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Ethics, Trend Analysis, Business Analytics, Peer Review
Status: PreviewKodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Continuous Integration, File Management, Software Installation
Status: PreviewThe University of Tokyo
Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Robotics, 3D Assets, Algorithms, Simulations
28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Computational Thinking, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis
Status: Free TrialJohns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Scatter Plots, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Heat Maps, R Programming, Graphical Tools, Data Wrangling, Tidyverse (R Package), Graphics Software
Status: Free TrialUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Global Marketing, Cultural Diversity, International Relations, World History, Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Sciences, Economic Development, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Economics, Competitive Analysis, Risk Management, Business Development
Status: Free TrialStanford University
Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Graph Theory, Probability Distribution, Network Model, Statistical Modeling, Markov Model, Decision Support Systems, Probability & Statistics, Network Analysis, Natural Language Processing
Status: PreviewKennesaw State University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, LLM Application, ChatGPT, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy
In summary, here are 10 of our most popular gis courses
- Generalized Linear Models and Nonparametric Regression: University of Colorado Boulder
- Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
- Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder
- Healthcare Information Design and Visualizations: Northeastern University
- Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
- Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
- Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
- Data Visualization in R with ggplot2: Johns Hopkins University
- Global Strategy I: How The Global Economy Works: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
