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Best remote sensing Courses Online

We compared 20 Remote Sensing courses currently listed on Coursera, edX and Udemy, priced from $45.00 to $618.30. 3 come from a named university or institution, including UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales), University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of California, Davis. 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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  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

    Offered by UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Welcome to Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications, in which we explore the nature of imaging the earth's surface from space or from airborne vehicles. This course covers the fundamental nature of rem...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Geospatial Science: Remote Sensing

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course conveys geospatial remote sensing concepts starting with the basics of imaging and geospatial data. It introduces airborne remote sensing and provides an introduction to multispectral imagery. It discusses st...

    $189.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    [DOD] Geospatial Science: Remote Sensing

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course conveys geospatial remote sensing concepts starting with the basics of imaging and geospatial data. It introduces airborne remote sensing and provides an introduction to multispectral imagery. It discusses st...

    $189.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    [DOD] Applied Remote Sensing and GIS

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course enables students to solve real-world problems using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Students will acquire skills in data management, vector, spatial resolution, and raster analysis....

    $140.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Applied Remote Sensing and GIS

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course enables students to solve real-world problems using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing. Students will acquire skills in data management, vector, and raster analysis. They will work with...

    $189.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy Certificate

    Urban Expansion Suitability Mapping Using Remote Sensing

    As cities grow, planning future development in a sustainable and data-informed manner is crucial. This course guides you through the process of urban expansion suitability mapping using remote sensing data and the powerf...

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

    Satellite Imagery, Remote Sensing & Machine Learning

    Offered by Coursera

    Transform raw satellite data into actionable environmental insights with this 8-course program bridging traditional remote sensing with cutting-edge machine learning. Start by learning fundamentals: understanding how sat...

    $49.00
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit

    Raster Processing & Remote Sensing

    Offered by Coursera

    Develop skills in raster data processing and remote sensing analysis using industry tools. This course covers working with raster datasets using Rasterio and GDAL, along with foundational concepts in satellite imagery. Y...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit

    Remote Sensing in QGIS: Essentials of Satellite Image Analys

    This course is designed for those eager to dip their toes into the world of remote sensing using QGIS. It strikes a balance between essential theory and practical application, providing a straightforward introduction to...

    $99.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Remote Sensing of Wildfires

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Learn how satellite imagery and the science of remote sensing allows us to detect wildfires, help manage their spread, and guide ecological restoration.

    $119.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Lowest price here

    Management of Marginal Lands and Carbon Sequestration estimation through Remote Sensing and GIS

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    In this MOOC, you will be able to better understand the concept of MLs and will be able to analyze large MLs extensions in a fast way.

    $45.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    [DOD] Geospatial Science in the Arctic Domain

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course focuses on a range of remote sensing, geospatial data, and geospatial science applications in the Arctic and Antarctic domain and polar regions. Based on a brief introduction of fundamental remote sensing pri...

    $189.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Geospatial Science in the Arctic Domain

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course focuses on a range of remote sensing and geospatial science applications in the Arctic domain. Based on a brief introduction of fundamental remote sensing principles, this course will discuss general change d...

    $189.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    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
  15. 15
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Synthetic Aperture Radar: Ecosystems

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This online course will introduce the contributions of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing to the monitoring of Earth’s ecosystems. Learn how the weather-independence of SAR combined with its ability to penetra...

    $229.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    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
  17. 17
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Fundamentals of Geospatial Science

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    In the Fundamentals of Geospatial Science course, you'll explore the principles and applications of geospatial technology. Through engaging content, you'll learn how to analyze and visualize spatial data, gaining insight...

    $510.30
    listed price
  18. 18
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR): Applications

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This course provides a deep dive into the applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technology. You will learn how SAR systems work and explore the various ways they're used in fields such as remote sensing, environ...

    $618.30
    listed price
  19. 19
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Synthetic Aperture Radar: Hazards

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This online course focuses on the applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing for disaster monitoring. Learn about weather and illumination-independent SAR remote sensing technology, and explore its app...

    $229.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Synthetic Aperture Radar: Foundations

    Offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks

    This online course provides foundational knowledge of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) remote sensing including SAR imaging, SAR interferometry, and the concepts of polarimetric SAR. The individual concepts will be illustr...

    $229.00
    listed price

What the prices here tell you

The 20 priced courses on this page run from $45.00 to $618.30, with the middle of the range around $189.00 — a spread of $573.30. 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 UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales), University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of California, Davis — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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