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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Augmented Reality, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Getting Started with CyberGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Matplotlib, Geographic Information Systems, Big Data, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Visualization Software, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Python Programming

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integration, Data Mapping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Slope Engineering

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Physical Science, Environmental Monitoring, Water Resources, Environmental Science, International Relations, Physics, Biology, Science and Research, Research, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

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      L&T EduTech

      Geospatial Information Technology Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Database Management, Relational Databases, Open Source Technology, Data Mapping, Web Applications, SQL, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Mobile Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality

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

      4.8
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      University of Geneva

      Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Simulations, Governance, Risk Control

      4.7
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      Sciences Po

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

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Sociology, European History, World History, Demography, Economic Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Economics, Governance

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      University of Geneva

      Frontières en tous genres

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Cultural Sensitivity, International Relations, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Political Sciences, World History, Environment and Resource Management

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Organising an Empire: The Assyrian Way

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, World History, Economics, Sociology, Art History, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Governance, Anthropology, Diplomacy, Timelines

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

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Slope Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Geospatial Information Technology Essentials: L&T EduTech
    • GIS Data Formats, Design and Quality: University of California, Davis
    • Climate Change and Water in Mountains: A Global Concern: University of Geneva
    • Cities are back in town : sociologie urbaine pour un monde globalisé: Sciences Po

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