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Ferris Online Geographic Information Systems

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Advanced Training, New Opportunities

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a powerful and fast-growing technology that’s changing how industries make decisions, from environmental conservation to real estate and city planning. This certificate program gives you the essential skills to use GIS tools in your future career, workplace, or organization.

You’ll learn how GIS works, from hardware and software basics to managing spatial data and sharing it online. Through hands-on projects, you’ll explore topics like digital mapping, GPS, remote sensing, and mobile data collection. You’ll also study federal mapping standards, land survey systems, and how property boundaries are defined—all while gaining practical experience with industry software used in real-world case studies.

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Online and On your schedule

Work on your classes when and where it works for you with the flexibility and convenience of online classes. The online option isn’t just traditional classes with an internet spin. It is web-native, built specifically for the online learning environment by our industry expert faculty and course designers. Engage in lectures and collaborate with your peers and instructors on your schedule.

Certificate Program Details

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