Building Dashboards and Story Maps with ArcGIS Online

Maps tell stories, but static images often fail to convey the dynamic nature of geographic data. To truly engage stakeholders, you need interactive, data-driven dashboards and narrative-rich story maps that bring geospatial information to life. This text-based course guides you from the absolute basics of web GIS to building functional, interactive dashboards and compelling story maps. You will learn how to organize spatial data, construct informative charts, and publish professional geographic presentations that communicate insights clearly. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational web GIS concepts, map layers, and the ArcGIS Online interface. - Import and configure geospatial data from public servers and custom CSV files. - Design interactive dashboard elements including indicators, gauges, and dynamic charts. - Apply data filtering techniques to allow users to explore information by date and category. - Build narrative-driven Story Maps that combine maps, text, and media into a cohesive flow. - Configure sharing settings, accessibility features, and mobile-friendly layouts for your web maps. The course begins with core terminology and platform navigation before moving step-by-step through data integration, dashboard configuration, and narrative map creation. You will progress from simple data plotting to assembling fully interactive, structured geospatial projects. This course is designed for beginners, data analysts, and professionals new to GIS who want to present location-based data effectively. No prior programming or mapping experience is required. Start building your first interactive web map and dashboard today.