2025 MOOC Schedule: Make this Your Year of Learning
Esri’s massive open online courses (MOOCs) are back in 2025! You may be familiar with them, or this might be your first time hearing about them. Before we dive into the course schedule (I know you just cannot wait), let’s talk about what MOOCs are AND the benefits of participating.
What are MOOCs?
MOOCs are low-risk, no-cost online courses for anyone who wants to build new skills, grow professionally, and expand their horizons. They last for either four or six weeks, and each one goes in-depth to a unique GIS-related topic. Each MOOC contains expert videos, step-by-step exercises, free access to ArcGIS software, and a discussion forum to interact with thousands of peers from around the world. If you complete all sections of the MOOC, you receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course (which you can then share to your LinkedIn profile 😉).
What are the benefits of participating?
Let’s list out just a few:
- In-depth knowledge into trending GIS and ArcGIS topics
- Free access to ArcGIS software while the course is open
- Get actual practice with in-demand skills and software
- You can study whenever you have time, at your own pace
- Get introduced to subject matters experts and peers from across Esri and the GIS community
- Only lasts 4-6 weeks with 2-4 hours of study per week
If you want more insight into MOOCs and how to have a successful MOOC experience, check out this website and this blog post.
Now, what you have been waiting for!
Make sure to register for all the MOOCs you are interested in:
Jan. 29 – Mar. 12, 2025
Gain a deeper understanding of spatial data analysis using the full analytical capabilities of ArcGIS Online, Esri’s cloud-based mapping and analytics platform.
Register by Feb 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Feb. 19 – Apr. 2, 2025
Learn how GIS can help you take positive action in the fight against climate change. You will understand how GIS can help create a more resilient future.
Register by on Mar. 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Apr. 9 – May 7, 2025
Over four weeks, learn how to use modern, no-code technologies to build useful and engaging geo apps.
Register by Apr. 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Aug. 27 – Oct. 8, 2025
Anyone can make beautiful maps in ArcGIS Pro. Learn from expert cartographers and practice making maps that communicate with impact.
Register by Sept. 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Sept. 17 – Oct. 29, 2025
Explore the application of spatial data science to uncover hidden patterns and improve predictive modeling.
Register by Oct. 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time).
Opens on October 22, 2025!
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