GIS Training at Colleges and Universities
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Our ever evolving Geomatics industry has lead to increased demands for specialized GIS training, and Canada has remained on top of the leading GIS education providers for many years. Here are some of the best Colleges and Universities that offer GIS related programs. This page was created on the site a number of years back to highlight some of the best Colleges and Universities in Canada that offer GIS related programs.
University of Toronto – GIS for Environmental Management
The University of Toronto offers a Certificate in GIS for Environmental Management program that helps students build a solid foundation of GIS and Remote Sensing concepts and theory while developing skills related to environmental management.
The one year certificate programs is comprised of two required core GIS courses and two other geomatics related courses, all offered through distance education online over the internet.
Okanagan College Advanced GIS Certificate
With the Advanced GIS Certificate program students learn the essentials of using GIS to create detailed maps, edit and manage spatial data and manage geographic based projects. More advanced topics include raster analysis, working with 3D data, and how to use GPS to collect data and perform spatial analysis.
A blend of theory and practical application are combined to ensure that graduates are prepared to enter the work force in a variety of different employment opportunities.
Durham College GIS Certificate
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology is located in the Durham Region of Ontario. The Durham College GIS Certificate program is designed for students who want to develop skills and knowledge appropriate for entry level positions.
Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications – Vancouver Island University
VIU's Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications (ADGISA)is offered both with either an In-Class or a fully Online version. In both options, students learn how to use GIS as spatial information and problem-solving tools in addressing real world problems.
GIS at Fanshawe College
The one year GIS Graduate Certificate Program at Fanshawe College School of Design is a hands on project based and industry leading software intensive training, Students gain a solid foundation of GIS skills coupled with leading edge industry techniques to learn the skills that can provide spatial solutions.
Geomatics at Ryerson University
Ryerson University offers a number of various options to people who want to pursue a Geomatics career with several programs witch we cover here briefly. If you are in the Toronto area and want to study Geomatics then you should contact the web sites and contact people mentioned to find out more information to help aid your decision.
Humber College Online GIS Certificate
The Fundamentals of GIS Certificate program from Humber College is designed for every day practitioners such as office managers, technical professionals, and or support staff responsible for managing and using GIS data sets.
The program is delivered via online format only so students can be located virtually anywhere in Canada and still upgrade their GIS skills while maintaining an everyday job.
Is your GIS program listed?
One of the goals of Canadian GIS & Geomatics is to promote education programs in Canada. Currently we have about 25 different Universities & Colleges on our site that offer education related to GIS and Geomatics. However if you are currently in a GIS program or know of one that we have yet to post on the site then we would be interested in hearing more about it from you, so we can share that information with others.