Online Training

GIF curates a list of online resources for self-paced GIS and geospatial learning. Whether you are new to GIS or looking to deepen specific skills, these resources cover a wide range of tools and topics.

• Esri Training ↗

  Free + Paid

  Free and paid courses for ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and the broader Esri platform.

• QGIS Documentation ↗

  Free

  Official documentation, user guides, and tutorials for QGIS — the leading open-source desktop GIS.

• Coursera GIS Specialization ↗

  Paid / Audit

  UC Davis GIS specialization on Coursera covering fundamentals, applications, and geospatial analysis.

• edX GIS Courses ↗

  Paid / Audit

  Various university-level GIS and remote sensing courses from institutions worldwide.

• YouTube: GIS & Mapping

  Free

  Search YouTube for tutorials on ArcGIS, QGIS, and web mapping. Channels from Esri, QGIS community, and independent instructors offer high-quality free content.

• GIS Stack Exchange ↗

  Free

  Q&A community for GIS professionals and learners. Search thousands of answered questions or post your own.

GIF also offers in-person workshops and office hours advising for UC Berkeley affiliates.