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Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 079

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

GIS, a popular and affordable technology, provides the ability to automate map production and integrate earth imagery with other data to solve geographic problems. Develop or enhance your skills and knowledge in effective use and management of GIS. Designed for managers, technical professionals, and support staff responsible for managing and using GIS, Urban Planners, Civil and Transportation engineers and individuals in resources management and business.

When you successfully complete all of the required courses, you will receive the Geographic Information Systems Certificate, acknowledging your achievement and training in the areas that have been covered throughout the Program. Achieving the Certificate, you will have gained an understanding of the fundamentals of GIS theory, GIS software, GPS equipment, data management and structure, remote sensing, and internet mapping. You will also understand how all the courses incorporate hand-in-hand with each other, how you can incorporate certain GIS initiatives within your job using what you have learned in the Program, and what the various job markets are looking for in the GIS proficiency today.

The following are some GIS Position Titles in workplaces today:

Job areas that can be fulfilled with the GIS Certificate

Government Agencies (local, provincial and federal)

Police Foundations

Emergency Medical Services

Consulting Agencies

GIS Software Developers

 

Popular GIS Job Postings Websites

 

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To receive the Certificate, you must successfully complete all required courses:

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring

Mandatory Courses:
INFOCVA03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 42 X X X
INFOCVA36 GIS Software - ArcView 42 X X X
INFOCVA37 Remote Sensing 42 X X X
INFOCV630 GPS - Global Positioning Systems 42 X X X
INFOCVA08 Internet Mapping 42 X X X
INFOCVA14 Designing, Managing/Implementing a GIS 42 X X X
INFO10081 Access Core

36

X

X

X
INFOBW305 Access Expert

18

 

 

 
* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings

 

Note: COMP10141 - Access - Expert is equivalent to INFOBW305 -Access Expert.