I am teaching, through Pace University, a free 12-week Desktop GIS course online.  It starts January 26 and ends April 18.  The syllabus is available here:  http://webpage.pace.edu/MMinnis/GISMOOCSyllabus/

Self-enrollment is available at:  http://www.coursesites.com/mooccatalog  or through http://openeducation.blackboard.com/PaceUniversity

The course is divided into three four-week sections.  An electronic badge (bronze, silver or gold) can be earned after successfully completing each section.  A certificate will be awarded to those who complete the course.  A book is recommended, but not required, so the course can be completed at no cost.

The medium of most instruction will be narrated step-by-step screencasts of GIS operations.  Most assignments will take about two hours each week.

Peggy Minnis  [log in to unmask]
Chemistry & Physical Sciences Department
Pace University
Pleasantville, NY