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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
A geographic information system is one that creates, manages, analyses, and maps all types of data. It connects data to the map and integrates the location with all types of descriptive information. GIS mapping is the process of inputting the data layers into the GIS System to generate a map. The course Introduction to GIS Mapping is designed by the experts for providing the foundational knowledge of GIS mapping to the interested learners.
Introduction to GIS Mapping training is an initiative of the Coursera and the University of Toronto to provide in-depth knowledge of GIS Mapping. This is the online, self-paced course available on the Coursera platform. The course shall train students in GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis. The candidates will learn about the process of getting started with the software of GIS, recording the locations using coordinates, and making the two-dimensional and three-dimensional earth. This is the first of the four courses provided by the Coursera on GIS Mapping. The candidates will also receive Introduction to GIS Mapping certification by the Coursera by the end of the course.
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The Highlights
- 6 weeks duration
- Online course
- Shareable certification
- Self-paced learning
- Graded assignments
- Quizzes and programming assignments
- Financial Aid
Programme Offerings
- 6 Weeks Duration
- trained by experts
- Online Course
- Shareable Certification
- Flexible Deadlines
- Graded Assignments
- Feedback
- quizzes
- assessments
- financial aid.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The candidates can pay the Introduction to GIS Mapping certification fee on the Coursera portal through the online mode. The candidates can pay the fee through credit card, debit card, and internet banking. Explore the course through the audit mode and pay the fee on the portal. For detailed information on fee structure refer to the table below.
Introduction to GIS Mapping fee structure
Description | Fee in INR |
1 month | Rs. 4,117 |
3 months | Rs. 8,234 |
6 months | Rs. 12,352 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Introduction to GIS Mapping certification will be awarded by the Coursera to the registered candidates at the end of the course. The candidates should complete their course, associated assignments, and projects to receive the shareable certificate. The certification will enhance their CV and will help the candidates to latch onto the desirable opportunities in their careers.
What you will learn
The introduction to the GIS Mapping certification syllabus is descriptive and covers the foundational aspects of GIS mapping. It aims to provide knowledge of GIS mapping through reading material, videos, exercises, and projects. The candidate must make their own project by the end of the course. The candidate will be recording the locations using coordinates and shall be exposed to the making of two-dimensional and three-dimensional Earth maps. The learners will be working on the software and shall get in-depth knowledge of GIS Mapping. The candidate will gain proficiency in the following concepts after the completion of the course.
- Cartography
- Esri
- Mapping
- Spatial Analysis
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
Who it is for
The Introduction to GIS Mapping certification benefits the freshers who are willing to enter into the domain of GIS Mapping as GIS Analyst. The candidates who are working on the following designations shall also get the advantage of the course.
- IT Engineers
- Geologists
- GIS Analysts
- GIS Experts
Admission Details
To enroll yourself in the Introduction to GIS Mapping online course. Follow the steps mentioned below.
Step 1: Visit the portal of Coursera for the Introduction to GIS Mapping course. The direct link for the course is https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-gis-mapping
Step 2: The screen with the detailed introduction of the course shall be displayed on the portal of Coursera.
Step 3: Click on the tab “Enrol for free” and sign up for the course.
Step 4: Complete the enrollment process by paying the Introduction to GIS Mapping certification fee.
Step 5: Start learning by attending the Introduction to GIS Mapping classes.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to the specialization
- Welcome to the course!
- Maps in your pocket
- What is a map?
- What is a GIS?
- Defining GIS
- A quick tour of the software
- Examples of geospatial data
- Procedures and people
Readings
- ArcGIS software is no longer provided with this course
- PDF files of all lecture slides
Practice Exercises
- GIS Software needed for this course
- Week 1 Quiz
Videos
- Web map design and content in ArcGIS Online
- A quick tour of ArcGIS Online
- Map documents and layers
- Keeping track of files in ArcMap
- Jack Dangermond
- Map scale
- Scale on a web map
- Scale, annotation, and visibility
- Working with map scale in ArcMap
- Working with map scale in ArcGIS Online
Readings
- Start exploring the software
Practice Exercises
- Week 2 Quiz
Videos
- Mapping the real world
- Vector data model
- Creating vector data by digitizing in ArcMap
- Sampling frequency when digitizing
- Map scale and digitizing
- Precision, accuracy, and digitizing
- Raster data model
- Spatial resolution and data volume
- Spatial resolution of raster data in ArcMap
- Vector vs. raster data models
Practice Exercise
- Week 3 Quiz
Videos
- Longitude and Latitude
- Defining the prime meridian
- Recording lat/long coordinates
- Converting DMS/DD coordinates
- The Earth as an ellipsoid
- Horizontal datum
- Geographic coordinate system
- Changing horizontal datums
- Vertical datum1
Reading
- Exploring coordinates
Practice Exercise
- Week 4 Quiz
Videos
- Purpose of Map Projections
- How projections work6m
- Associating points from 3D to 2D
- Projection class
- Standard line and scale factor
- Projection case
- Projection aspect
- Projection central meridian
- Tissot's indicatrix
- Equidistant projection
- Great circles and rhumb lines
- Projection distance and direction
- Grid coordinate systems and UTM
- Projections and ArcGIS
- Working with map projections
- Data frames and extent rectangles in ArcMap
Practice Exercise
- Week 5 Quiz
Instructors
University of Toronto, Toronto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The duration of the Introduction to GIS Mapping course is 6 weeks and the classes for the same can be completed in 14 hours.
The candidates will learn through the reading material, videos, quizzes, and the final project available online on the Coursera platform.
The training for the course and the course are provided by the University of Toronto.
The course is in the English language and the course has subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, and Spanish.
The candidate needs a Windows computer with ArcGIS Desktop for taking up the course.