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Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.

How to Learn GIS

There are many ways to learn GIS. Listed here are guides to learn GIS in a classroom, online, or through self-guided methods.

Finding the Right GIS Program

Choosing the right GIS educational program to set you on the right path towards a GIS career, so be sure to consider all your options before making a decision.


GIS of Interest

How to Geocode Addresses Using QGIS

If you have a CSV formatted file containing addresses, you can take advantage of QGIS to map out those addresses. This article contains step by step instructions for geocoding addresses using QGIS.


Learning and Career

Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.

How to Learn GIS

There are many ways to learn GIS. Listed here are guides to learn GIS in a classroom, online, or through self-guided methods.


Geospatial Analysis


GIS Programming

From GIS Analyst to Software Engineer

In a MapScaping podcast, Dan Mahr talks about how he was able to transition to a software engineer, but still use his GIS skills to benefit his career.


GIS Software


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What is a Map Projection?

Map projections are techniques used to transform the Earth’s three-dimensional surface onto a two-dimensional plane, inevitably introducing some distortion in area, shape, distance, direction, or scale.