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      University of Toronto

      Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, ArcGIS, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Quality, Data Mapping, Data Modeling, Data Management, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Manipulation, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Analytics

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Highway Geometry and Pavement Design

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Design Specifications, Public Works, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sciences Po

      Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, World History, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Public Policies, Economics, European History, Qualitative Research, Governance, Data Collection

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Fondamentaux de l’infographie

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Slope Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Risk Control, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Mechanics, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Data Mapping, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Metadata Management, Quantitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Typography, Data Manipulation, Data Modeling, Design Elements And Principles

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      712 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Laws, Environmental Regulations, Health Systems, Environmental Policy, Systems Thinking, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Health Policy, Personal protective equipment, Risk Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      106 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Nanjing University

      Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Classical Music, World Music, Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, Ancient History, Media and Communications, Art History, Language Learning, Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Electronic Media, Intercultural Competence, Performing Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, Data Storytelling, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Heat Maps, Data Visualization Software, Network Analysis, Data Manipulation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Governance, Social Studies, World History, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Sociology, Political Sciences, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Physics, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      531 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular geography courses

    • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
    • Highway Geometry and Pavement Design: L&T EduTech
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po
    • Fondamentaux de l’infographie: California Institute of the Arts
    • Slope Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • GIS Data Acquisition and Map Design: University of Toronto
    • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Chinese Culture and Contemporary China : Nanjing University
    • Geospatial Analysis with ArcGIS : University of California, Davis

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