Geomatics in the Workplace – Advanced Certificate

Program Details

Credential Received

Advanced Certificate in Geomatics in the Workplace

Overview

Program Summary

The School of Environment and Geomatics offers a Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate (GWAC), providing a basic level of GIS and geomatics certification for people currently employed in sectors like forestry, planning, engineering, business and more.

The program provides online geomatics instruction for people who find it difficult to leave the workforce and study in a conventional full-time or part-time enrolment model.

This program will utilize the industry standard in GIS, GPS, satellite and LiDAR remote sensing software, and UAV drone mission planning technology to match the growing need of knowledge and experience requested by industry.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

1. Acquire, import, manage and handle different spatial and non-spatial data
2. Synthesize and visualize geospatial data into meaningful results
3. Demonstrate proficiency managing, analyzing, and automating spatial data tools within GIS environment
4. Answer relevant questions effectively
5. Explore new solutions; adapt new technology and trouble shooting

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements for ACGIS (Geomatics in the Workplace)

• The minimum requirement for entry into the Advanced Certificate, ADGIS or Year 3 of the BGIS program is successful completion of 60 credits from a diploma/associate degree or applied/academic degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with an average GPA of at least 2.33.

Additional Requirements

• A letter of intent, not exceeding 500 words, stating your background and interest in the field of geographic information systems.

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.

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