GIS Analyst Badge

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Geographic information systems (GIS) are an indispensable tool utilized across nearly all business sectors and industries. Given it’s near ubiquitous usage and constantly evolving suite of platforms, tools and capabilities, training is essential for any GIS analyst or other professional who needs to use GIS to help inform their work.

The GIS Analyst Program has been designed to provide professionals with a comprehensive overview of GIS tools, processes, and best practices. Through lectures and lab work that instructors and fellow learners bring to the discussion, you’ll gain an understanding of how to use, ArcGIS Pro, the most common GIS platform to build accurate maps, effectively manage databases and more. By the end of this program, you will not only possess the GIS skills to improve the efficiency and accuracy of your work, you’ll also be empowered to help make informed, data-driven policy and business decisions within your organization.

Program at-a-Glance

  • Online*
  • Can be completed in less than 12 months.
  • 3 Courses
  • $2,025 - $2,250

*Introduction to Geographic Information Systems is offered online during winter and summer quarters and in-person during the fall and spring.

Who Is This Program For?

  • GIS analysts, specialist, and technicians
  • Geographers, cartographers
  • Urban planners
  • Environmental scientists
  • Emergency management professionals
  • Local and state government officials
  • Business and marketing professionals
  • Transportation and logistics management professionals
  • Public health professionals

What You’ll Learn

  • Hands-on training with popular GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro
  • Using GIS tools for data capture, manipulation, and analysis.
  • Organizing and storing spatial data effectively.
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies and trends in GIS.

What You’ll Get

  • UC-quality instruction from leading GIS professionals
  • A digital badge that can be displayed on your LinkedIn page demonstrating your understanding of GIS
  • Practical knowledge and best practices you can use immediately in your job
  • Online training that is flexible with your schedule

How Does it Work?

  • Complete three required courses: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Advanced GIS: Productivity, Geoprocessing and Analysis, and GIS Database Design
  • All required courses in this program are online, in a remote learning format, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to real-time lecture/Q&A sessions with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures and live session(s) are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom.
  • Successfully complete a total of three (3) courses in 12 months, or less, and you will earn a skills badge to display on LinkedIn.

How to Enroll

  • Click on the “Apply Now” button. Don’t worry, there’s no application fee!
  • Once you submit your application, a program representative will email you within 48 business hours with additional information and if applicable, a link to your personalized shopping cart where you will be able to pay for the three required courses.

Upon payment, you will be enrolled into all three courses and will receive instructions via email as to the dates and next steps for your personalized GIS Analyst Program.

Academic Units
0
Section Number
243GIS300
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

All required courses in this program are online, in a remote learning format, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures/lab demonstrations, in addition to real-time lecture/Q&A sessions with the instructors. Pre-recorded lectures and live session(s) are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom.

Attendance of the live session(s) and completion of associated activities for each course is mandatory to receive credit for this program.

Individual course details, including dates and times of lectures and Q&A sessions will be emailed out prior to the start of each class.

Program Schedule

Total instruction time for an individual course, including watching pre-recorded or in person lectures, course work, and participation in required live class discussions is approximately equivalent to a three-day (18-hour) class or a four-day (24-hour) class. Please note that course schedules are tentative and subject to change.

Course Fall Winter Spring Summer
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (required) X X X X
Advanced GIS: Productivity, Geoprocessing and Analysis (required) X      
GIS Database Design (required)   X    

Enrollment Policies

Refund deadline: January 20, 2025. Requests to drop from the full series prior to 7 days before the start of the first class will be processed with a full refund, less a $30 processing fee.

Click here to view complete enrollment policy information including details on withdrawals and transfers.

Technical Requirements

Students will be provided with a student license for ArcGIS Pro. Instructions with licensing and installation will be provided prior to the course start. Students will need to use their personal laptop with a minimum of 8GB of RAM and a dual core processor (64 bit) that can run Windows 11. Mac users will need Windows 11 installed either using Boot Camp or virtualization (VirtualBox, Parallels, etc.). For instructions see here: https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/run-pro-on-a-mac.htm