Training Course:GIS (Certificate)School/Trainer:California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, California, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' What do law enforcement, real estate development, marketing research and urban planning have in common? They all gain considerable benefit from the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to collect, analyze, model and present data. The Geographic Information Systems Certificate was created to help you develop the skills and the knowledge you need to be a GIS professional.
People trained in GIS methodologies and applications are becoming integral parts of nearly every type of business and government service. Law enforcement has multiple uses for GIS including incident management, emergency management, and homeland security operations. Real estate uses GIS for site selection, mapping, investment analysis and more. Marketing research and urban planning both make extensive use of geographic and demographic information from GIS applications.
The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems consists of four courses totaling 84 hours of lecture and hands-on experience. The certificate graduate will receive 8.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), a nationally recognized unit used for professional advancement.
Program Objective
Students will complete a capstone project integrating GIS knowledge and skills developed over the course of the certificate. Certificate graduates will be able to:
- Provide a general definition and understanding of the key concepts and topics of GIS, including a brief history of the industry
- Understand the major components of a Geographic Information System including hardware, software, and data
- Identify the role and functions of the GIS Specialist in both the public and private sectors
- Develop datasets, map the data, perform analysis and communicate findings
- Understand the fundamentals of key GIS software (ArcGIS)
Who Should Attend
The Certificate in GIS is appropriate for students seeking specialized skills training. This includes individuals wanting to improve their knowledge in the field of geography databases, mapping and analysis. The audience would also include GIS professionals in healthcare, insurance, marketing, law enforcement, environmental fields and economic ...''
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.csufextension.org/
Phone:714.278.2611
School Address:
California State University Fullerton College Park, Suite 100
2600 Nutwood Ave. (corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth)
Fullerton, CA 92834-6870 USA
Jobs & Resumes: Fullerton
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