GIS Courses and Certifications

University of Denver

Digital Earth, Deeper Dive

This course follows the Digital Earth course and provides a deeper dive into the theoretical foundations and practical applications for social and ecological problem-solving through the application of

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

University of Denver

Digital Earth, Deeper Dive - MicroMasters

This course aims to establish a solid foundation in utilizing mapping tools by teaching the creation, symbolization, and application of GIS-based digital maps for problem-solving and communication on

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

University of Denver

Digital Earth - MicroMasters

This course aims to establish a solid foundation in utilizing mapping tools by teaching the creation, symbolization, and application of GIS-based digital maps for problem-solving and communication on

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Coursera

Visualization, Web Mapping & Cloud GIS

Design thematic maps with purposeful color and layout, build interactive Folium choropleths with popups and layers, analyze NDVI in Google Earth Engine, and publish maps online.

• Coursera
• 11 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

UNED Abierta

Geo Tools for Teachers (7ed 2026)

Learn to bring geotechnologies into university teaching, working with free, quality geodata for research, analysis, information management and visualization.

• UNED Abierta
• 50 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

UNED Abierta

Geografische hulpmiddelen en technologieën voor de arbeidsmarkt (Portfolio MYGEO) (6. Auflage 2026)

Build a GIS portfolio: capture data from GPS, drones and spectral cameras, check data integrity, run spatial analysis and geoprocessing, and publish maps and geo-apps.

• UNED Abierta
• 50 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

UNED Abierta

Geo tools for employability (Portfolio MYGEO) (7ed. 2026)

Build GIS employability skills: source data from GPS, drones and spectral cameras, check data integrity, run spatial analysis and geoprocessing, and publish map viewers and geo-apps.

• UNED Abierta
• 50 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to R and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Practical introduction to R for data structures, statistical models, loops, and functions, with GIS workflows for maps, projections, raster data, and spatial extraction.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Wolfram Language for Geoscience Data: Wolfram U Video Lesson

Use Wolfram Language to analyze, visualize, map, and model geoscience data from built-in and external sources.

• Wolfram U
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introductory look at how geospatial data and tools sharpen situational awareness and decision-making in search and rescue planning and response operations.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Provides detailed guidance for GIS analysts looking to incorporate flood-reducing conservation strategies into community planning efforts

• NOAA
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Indonesia Cyber Education Institute

Developing Geographic Information System using Flask, Leaflet and PostgreSQL

Learn to build GIS applications with Flask, Leaflet, and PostgreSQL/PostGIS, manage spatial data, create interactive maps, and implement CRUD functionality.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

GeoDelta Labs

Introduction to QGIS

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An absolute-beginner QGIS course spanning 3D terrain, routing, remote sensing, georeferencing, spatial analysis, and web map creation.

• YouTube
• 7 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GIScience

Refugee Geographic Information Systems (RefuGIS) Training Videos

Build practical GIS skills through ArcGIS Pro projects, georeferencing, Survey123, and a beginner Python sequence that reaches ArcPy.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Teacher's Tech

How to Use Google Earth Pro - Beginners Tutorial 2022

Learn to navigate, search, measure, and explore Earth, Moon, and Mars using Google Earth Pro's features like historical imagery, Street View, and sunlight tracking.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video