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GIS : Learning Resources

Online Learning Resources

MOOC:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialization

The online course is offered by UC Davis in partnership with ArcGIS developer Esri as a free course for people who want learn about GIS.

Esri's MOOC Program

Esri's MOOCs offer free online classes on the latest development of the ArcGIS system. Those classes are available day and night, taking around a few hours every week. After completing the course, a certificate would be presented.

 

Esri Academy:

GIS Basics (ArcGIS Pro)

Learn the fundamental components and capabilities of GIS using ArcGIS Pro software.

Getting Started with GIS (ArcMap) 

An introduction to the basic components of a GIS and some related fundamental concepts using ArcMap software.

 

QGIS:

QGIS Tutorial

Items covered in this tutorial include importing spatial data, dealing with projections, basic raster and vector manipulations, using some plugins, and creating a map.

QGIS Training Manual

Manual for using QGIS software.

GIS Modules

In order to help students master GIS – especially the ArcGIS software, Environment Science and Urban Planning and Design in Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University has offered  GIS modules at undergraduate level.

Subject: Environment Science                                                                                 Subject: Urban Planning and Design

ENV204: Applied GIS and Geographical Modelling                                              UPD204: Geographic Information Systems

Time:Year 3 Semester 2                                                                                            Time: Year 3 Semester 2