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Best mapping Courses Online

We compared 14 Mapping courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $5.00 to $510.30. 11 of them teach the subject directly and 3 are built around a certification exam. 3 come from a named university or institution, including University of Toronto, University of California, Davis and University of Alaska Fairbanks. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

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19
Compared here
14
  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    GIS, Mapping, and Spatial Analysis

    Offered by University of Toronto

    This Specialization is for those new to mapping and GIS, as well as anyone looking to gain a better understanding of how it all works and why. You will learn practical skills that can be applied to your own work using cu...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera Certificate University-backed

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Offered by University of California, Davis

    Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an increasingly sought after skill in industries from agriculture to public health. This Specialization, offered in partnership with ArcGIS developer Esri, will teach...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Essentials

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Essentials is designed to introduce you to the key principles and tools used in the field of GIS. You'll explore how to collect, analyze, and visualize geographical dat...

    $510.30
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Unmanned Aerial Systems

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course on Unmanned Aerial Systems explores the fundamental concepts, technologies, and applications behind drones. Participants will gain insight into how these systems are designed and operated, along with an under...

    $448.20
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate

    C_CPI_2506: SAP Integration Developer - Full

    Complete Course DescriptionAre you preparing for the SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP Integration Suite (C_CPI_2506) exam or looking to master real-world SAP Cloud Platform Integration (CPI) projects? This compr...

    $19.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Become a Visualization Expert Using TABLEAU

    Tableau is a Data Visualization tool for molding information into various visuals. This course gives an overview of the fundamentals, from normal computations to implementation of various concepts like Integrating Tablea...

    $199.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    A COMPLETE 3-Hour Introduction to Spatial and GIS Data in R

    If you are entering the field of GIS and want to learn how to get started with R programming and spatial data, this is the course for you. We go over all the basis of how to work with spatial data in an R environment. Th...

    $134.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate

    Complete Guide to Starting a Drone Business

    Description:Get ready to start your own profitable drone mapping and surveying business with this comprehensive guide. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this in-demand industry...

    $29.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Learn GIS and ArcGIS from Scratch - Part1

    GIS (Geographic Information System)A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a framework for capturing, storing, analyzing, managing, and visualizing spatial and geographic data. GIS integrates data layers and applies spa...

    $19.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Maps with R Leaflet

    Leaflet.js is one of the most popular libraries for creating beautiful looking maps. Companies like Facebook, Pinterest, and The Washington Post use Leaflet to create maps that draw-in and engage viewers in a unique way....

    $99.99
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Strengthening Geospatial Information Management: Using the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework

    Offered by World Bank Group

    This course is based on the World Bank’s “Strengthening Geospatial Information Management: Using the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework”. This course introduces the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (I...

    $5.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    Ace the Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst Exam 2026

    The name of the certificate has been update from "Tableau Data Analyst" to "Salesforce Certified Tableau Data Analyst". However, the exam guide is same as before.Everything in a single course - Detailed Video tutorials,...

    $99.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    Tableau Certification Mastery : 2024 Exam Preparation

    Welcome to the "Tableau Mastery Quest: 2024 Exam Preparation" – your gateway to elevating your Tableau skills and achieving the coveted Tableau certification. In today's data-centric landscape, Tableau stands out as a pr...

    $19.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate Certification prep

    SAP C_CPI Integration Developer Certification Preparation

    The C_CPI certification verifies core, job-ready skills for developers working with SAP Integration Suite. Passing it shows you can design and implement integrations on SAP BTP—covering strategy, tools, and operations—so...

    $39.99
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 14 priced courses on this page run from $5.00 to $510.30, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $505.30. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, edX and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 3 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including University of Toronto, University of California, Davis and University of Alaska Fairbanks — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Courses versus exam preparation

3 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Mapping from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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