Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Graduate Certificate

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A GIS PROFESSIONAL GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

4 Courses. 12 Credits. 100% Online!

Reach your professional goals and further your readiness to sit for the GISP exam with our Geographic Information Systems Professional Graduate Certificate. The demand for GIS skills is increasing as a growing contingent of industries leans heavily on data modeling and geospatial analysis. This graduate certificate program is designed to build your competencies and advance your career in GIS. Our affordable and flexible program is offered fully online and can be completed in two, three, or four semesters – choose the timeline that works best for you!

Related to the Geospatial Technology Competency Model and the Geographic Information Systems and Technology Body of Knowledge, students will come away from the GIS Professional Graduate Certificate with the following summary of learning outcomes and competencies.

• Effectively communicate geographic information using maps and visual graphics.
• Analyze aerial imagery using photogrammetry practices in scale, distance, height, area, and density.
• Design, develop, and implement a data model to address a societal need.
• Analyze geospatial conditions, patterns, trends using GIS data and software.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using GIS technologies to address societal problems or research questions.

• GIS Analyst
• GIS Specialist
• GIS Technician
• Remote Sensing Specialist
• LiDAR Technician
• Cartographer
• Cartographic Technician

The GIS Professional Graduate Certificate program requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Students with lower GPA’s with professional GIS work experience and/or a letter of recommendation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.