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Real-World GIS

With Jason VanHorn Liked by 3,110 users
Duration: 4h 17m Skill level: Intermediate Released: 9/6/2023

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Course details

Geographic information systems, or GIS, is a way to approach mapping and spacial analysis using a computer environment. Learning GIS requires training in cartography, database management, and spatial analysis. But once you've built a solid foundation in the basics, how do you approach GIS challenges in the real world? In this course, Dr. Jason VanHorn helps you master practical, real-world GIS scenarios. He shows you how to get GIS data; uses for GIS data; how to understand and master projections; how to collect GIS data in the field; and how to build online web maps and mapping applications using ArcGIS.com. Jason also provides a series of challenges and solutions you can use to build your own GIS project from scratch, and finishes with some practical advice on the tips on how you can land a GIS job—and the different types of GIS jobs that are out there.

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  • Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali

    Muhammad Ali

    Graduate Research Assistant @ Texas Tech University | Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineer

    5/5 January 8, 2026
    This course provides an excellent introduction to GIS with a strong focus on real-world applications. The concepts are explained in a clear and practical manner, making it easy to understand how GIS is used beyond theory. The examples and demonstrations closely reflect real industry scenarios, which helps in connecting classroom knowledge with professional practice.
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  • Buland Yar Khan Buland Yar Khan

    Buland Yar Khan

    Geographic Information System Assistant PDMA Peshawar.

    5/5 October 2, 2025
    I have attended many GIS Online Courses but non was like this how the delivery and in depths explanations are given in this course it is very good. I would recommend everyone in my network to attend this course it will benefit you in GIS knowledge and your certification. Thank you to the LinkedIn for this course i have attended, and thank you to the Professor for delivering this beautiful course.
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  • Husein Malik Arifin Husein Malik Arifin

    Husein Malik Arifin

    Geodesy and Geomatics Engineer | GIS Analyst | Remote Sensing Analyst | Spatial Database Engineer | BIM Enthusiast

    5/5 July 25, 2025
    I have been a GIS Analyst for more than three years. I decided to give this course a run to refresh my knowledge and to my surpirise despite my experiences I still found many aspects that I haven't found before, especially in the differences of features between ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
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Contents

What’s included

  • Practice while you learn 1 exercise file
  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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