GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

Turning Location Data Into Insight

From the University of Toronto, this beginner specialization teaches the concepts and tools behind geographic information systems — building the maps and spatial analyses that planners, researchers, and analysts rely on to make location-based decisions.

Who it's for

Aspiring GIS analysts, urban planners, or anyone in a field where "where" matters as much as "what" — environmental science, logistics, public health, and beyond.

What you'll build

• Core GIS concepts and ArcGIS software skills
• Spatial data analysis and geospatial mapping techniques
• File management for geographic and location-based data

Over 62,000 learners have launched into this path, a solid track record for a specialization that turns a genuinely technical skill — spatial analysis — into a practical, mappable career direction.