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.

Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Exploratory Data Analysis, AI Enablement, Data Ethics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Pandas (Python Package), Automation, Data Visualization Software, Descriptive Statistics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Model Evaluation, Statistical Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Logistic Regression
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Rmarkdown, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Ggplot2, Interactive Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, R (Software), R Programming, Data Storytelling, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Ball State University
Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, R Programming, Statistical Methods, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Data Capture, Information Privacy, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Quality, Informed Consent, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Validation, Algorithms, Big Data
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization, Statistics, R (Software), Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Preprocessing, Box Plots, Data Visualization Software, Histogram, Probability, Probability Distribution
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Northeastern 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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pittsburgh
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Spatial Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Network Model, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Infographics, Heat Maps, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Northeastern University
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Pandas (Python Package), Scatter Plots, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming
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Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Git (Version Control System), Authentications, Collaborative Software, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Version Control, Authorization (Computing), Open Source Technology
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks