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Geographic Information Systems

In order to earn the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems, you must successfully complete a total of eight (8) compulsory courses. View the certificate program outline and requirements here.

Effective Spring 2025, we are no longer accepting new students into this certificate. Students who are currently in progress should email Continuing Education for information on completing the program.

NOTE: Not all online courses in this certificate are available every semester. These online courses are only available as a semester intake. Course availability with start dates is located on our registration website each semester.

Global Positioning Systems [CSMO34]
Fee: $410.67
Delivery:
Course Code: CSMO34
Dates: 9/9/2025 - 12/16/2025
Course hours: 42
Credits: 3.00

Examine GPS applications, with emphasis on operating fundamentals, absolute and differential techniques, types of signals, considerations related to GPS data, satellite systems (GNSS) and future trends. GPS receiver NOT required. Prerequisites: Intro to Geographic Information Systems. Experience working with shapefiles and an understanding of datums, projections and vector data model would be helpful. No Textbook Required.
Software required: The required program for this course is ArcGIS Pro, which is available for download at no additional cost through the course. ArcGIS Pro can only be installed on Windows-based computers.

IMPORTANT: You will receive more information by email prior to the course start. If the course is an Online - OntarioLearn course please review our Student Guide.

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