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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.

Designing/Implementing/Managing a GIS [CSMO58]
Fee: $410.67
Delivery: Online - OntarioLearn
Course Code: CSMO58
Dates: 1/13/2026 - 4/21/2026
Course hours: 42
Credits: 3.00

Examine the fundamental and integrational aspects of designing, managing, and implementing a Geographic Information System (GIS). Apply skills such as Information Technology (IT) expertise, research, procurement and project management. Examine data providers and data management, requests for proposal, system life cycles, benchmarking, general practices of project management, and various standards for spatial data. Prerequisite: Intro to Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Global Positioning Systems, Internet Mapping, Remote Sensing, Relational Database Management Systems, Spatial Database Management and Integration. Textbook Required.

Software required: Relational Database of your choice (i.e. MS Access)

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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